Clinical Documentation Specialist Salary in the United States

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How much does a Clinical Documentation Specialist make in the United States? The average Clinical Documentation Specialist salary in the United States is $63,616 as of April 01, 2025, but the salary range typically falls between $56,173 and $72,781. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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Clinical Documentation Specialist

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Clinical Nurse Specialist- Surgical Telemetry, Stepdown, CDU
Piedmont Medical Center - ROCK HILL , SC
Under new leadership fostering a positive culture, promoting professional growth opportunities and excellent work life balance. Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Base
- 130 days ago
Clinical Nurse Specialist- Surgical Telemetry, Stepdown, CDU
Piedmont Medical Center - ROCK HILL , SC
Under new leadership fostering a positive culture, promoting professional growth opportunities and excellent work life balance. Up to $20,000 Sign-on Bonus Base
- 130 days ago
Registered Dietitian Clinical Specialist
Intermountain Health - GRAND JUNCTION , CO
Job Description. The Registered Dietitian Specialist facilitates the nutrition care process in specialty care areas or specialized populations with a moderate d
- 24 days ago
Loan Documentation Specialist I
Inbank - DENVER , CO
Description. SUMMARY OF JOB. Responsible for ensuring complete loan documentation packages are received from the lending staff and documenting all new and renew
- 2 days ago
Clinical Social Worker Specialist - On Call
Legacy Health - SILVERTON , OR
Clinical Social Worker Specialist - On Call. US-OR-SILVERTON. Job ID. 25-42917. Type. On-Call (10% Differential and Min Shift Availability Required). Silverton
- 14 days ago
Clinical Research Nurse Specialist I, RN - Clinical Trials Unit
University Hospitals - CLEVELAND , OH
Job Description. Description. A Brief Overview. Provide safe and efficient age-specific nursing care to patients/families using the nursing process in combinati
- 5 days ago

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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Clinical Documentation Specialist in the United States. The base salary for Clinical Documentation Specialist ranges from $56,173 to $72,781 with the average base salary of $63,616. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $56,302 to $72,985 with the average total cash compensation of $63,759.

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