As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Clinical Coding Specialist in the US is $61,087, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,175 weekly, or $5,091 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Clinical Coding Specialist in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Clinical Coding Specialist in the US vary widely, spanning from $47,897 to $74,624. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,183) and 75th percentile ($68,173), while top earners (90th percentile) make $74,624 per year. This $13,990 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Physiology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Clinical Coding Specialist often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 58 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Clinical Coding Specialist Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $47,897 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $54,183 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $61,087 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $68,173 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Clinical Coding Specialist Salary $74,624 US May 18, 2021
25% $54,183 10% $47,897 90% $74,624 75% $68,173 $61,087 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Clinical Coding Specialist ?

A clinical coder - also known as clinical coding officer, diagnostic coder, medical coder, nosologist or medical records technician - is a health information professional whose main duties are to analyse clinical statements and assign standard codes using a classification system. The data produced are an integral part of health information management, and are used by local and national governments, private healthcare organizations and international agencies for various purposes, including medical and health services research, epidemiological studies, health resource allocation, case mix manag...

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