Hourly Rate for Medical Records Coder Jobs

Updated: 26 Jan 2012

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	National Hourly Rate Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$12	$24	$36
Hourly Rate	$10.28 - $21.97
Overtime	$14.58 - $35.27

	National Annualized Data (? XAll compensation data shown are gross, national 10th to 90th percentile ranges. Pay can vary greatly by location. To view local data, take the PayScale survey. )	$0	$24K	$48K	$72K
Bonus	$35.15 - $2,057
Total Pay (? XTotal Pay combines base annual salary or hourly wage, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job. It does not include equity (stock) compensation, cash value of retirement benefits, or the value of other non-cash benefits (e.g. healthcare). )	$22,047 - $49,146
Country: United States \| Currency: USD \| Updated: 26 Jan 2012 \| Individuals Reporting: 2,001

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Job Listings for Medical Records Coder Jobs

Posted	Job Title	Company	Job Location
Dec 29	Medical Records Coder	RennickBarrett Recruiting, INC	Mesa, Arizona
	of diseases. Ensures that records are coded in an... optimize reimbursement, medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophisiology. - Strong knowledge of medical... Indeed
Jan 23	Medical Records Coder-Cert	North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System	New Hyde Park, New York
	Systems... Analyzes and interprets the medical record in its entirety to ensure accurate, complete... documented in the medical record. Reports diagnoses... Indeed
Jan 23	Medical Records Coder-Cert	North Shore Long Island Jewish Health System	Manhasset, New York
	records. Logs all discharges into the computerized Discharge Log, enters specific data elements and verifies the discharge physician for all coded records... Indeed
Jan 21	Coder, Medical Records	South Nassau Communities Hospital	Valley Stream, New York
	Professional Coder) approved by AAPC - Knowledge of Medical Terminology Position Requirements: HS Diploma and flex. hours required. Knowledge of Medical... Indeed

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Companies and Industries for Medical Records Coder Jobs

Popular Employers

Hourly Rate


HCA, Inc.	$15.66 - $21.59
Arnot Ogden Medical Center	Not enough data
Kings Daughter's Medical Center	Not enough data
Teamhealth, Inc.	Not enough data
Family Practice Associates	Not enough data

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Popular Industries

Hourly Rate


Healthcare	$10.60 - $22.54
Hospital	$11.03 - $23.15
Physician's Office	$10.40 - $21.82
Medical Billing & Collection Services	$9.95 - $21.93
Medical Office	$10.25 - $21.43

Key Statistics for Medical Records Coder Jobs

Gender

	Female 92%			Male 8%
Hourly Rate:	$12.26 - $17.88			$12.15 - $19.49

Years of Experience

Less than 1 year

10%

1-4 years

49%

5-9 years

20%

10-19 years

15%

20 years or more

Top Degrees

Hourly Rate


Associate's Degree	$10.34 - $20.53
Bachelor's Degree	$11.69 - $24.68
Associate of Applied Science (AAS), Health Information Management	$10.03 - $19.94
Bachelor of Science (BS / BSc), Health Information Management	$12.51 - $25.76
Certificate (Cert), Medical Billing and Coding	$9.21 - $18.53

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Most Common Health Benefits

	Medical: 74%		Dental: 57%
	Vision: 43%		None: 23%

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Career Path for Medical Records Coder Jobs

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Medical Records Coder

Salary Range

$22,047 - $49,146

	Medical Coder $22,127 - $50,420
	Medical Billing Specialist $22,278 - $41,519
	Medical Biller $20,854 - $40,173

Common Past Jobs

Common Future Jobs

Medical Records Coder

Salary Range

$22,047 - $49,146

	Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) $25,020 - $57,744
	Certified Medical Coder (CMC) $23,692 - $47,683
	Hospital Coder $27,745 - $60,851

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Medical Records Coder Job Description

People with the job title Medical Records Coder typically fall into one of the following PayScale standard occupations.

File Clerks

File correspondence, cards, invoices, receipts, and other records in alphabetical or numerical order or according to the filing system used. Locate and remove material from file when requested.

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FAQs on Salaries for Medical Records Coder Jobs

What is the Average Salary of Medical Coder Jobs?

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job outlook for medical coding jobs is very good; employment growth is projected to be much faster than average, and many job openings are likely to be available. That’s good news for anyone entering the profession, but what is the average salary of medical coder jobs? The answer will depend on geographical location, work setting, experience level and more. Medical coders are needed in many health care settings, from large hospitals to small clinics. PayScale’s data measuring the Salary of Medical Coder Jobs by Work Setting shows that hospital positions often pay more than medical coding jobs in a private practice or nursing home setting. Of course, at any employment setting, medical coders will generally earn a range of salaries depending on their seniority and level of responsibility. To see how the average medical coding salary increases over time, see the chart showing a Medical Coder Salary by Years Experience.