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The median expected salary for a typical Medical Records Coding Technician in the United States is $45,693. This basic market pricing report was prepared using our Certified Compensation Professionals' analysis of survey data collected from thousands of HR departments at employers of all sizes, industries and geographies.
Source: HR Reported data as of June 2013
Job Description for Medical Records Coding Technician New Search   
Abstracts clinical information from a variety of medical records, charts and documents and assigns appropriate ICD-9 and/or CPT-4 codes to patient records according to established procedures. Works with coding databases and confirms DRG assignments. Requires an associate's degree and at least 2 years experience in coding or medical records using ICD and CPT coding systems. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Relies on limited experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Performs a variety of tasks. Works under general supervision. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager.
Alternate Job Titles: Medical Records Coder Technician, Medical Records Coder, Medical Records Coding Technician
Categories:  Healthcare -- Technicians
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