As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Coder in California is $62,520. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $57,386 to $70,405, with most professionals earning between $52,712 and $77,583.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $52,712 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $57,386 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $62,520 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $70,405 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $77,583 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
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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| Location | Avg. Salary | Date Updated |
|---|---|---|
| Location Coachella, CA | Avg. Salary $60,010 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $61,247 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $63,040 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $59,964 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $58,572 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $62,215 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $60,090 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $57,048 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $69,947 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $69,787 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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| Job Title Laboratory Support Technician III | Experience 3 - 5 | EducationAssociates | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Medical Records Clerk | Experience 1 - 3 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist | Experience 2 - 4 | EducationAssociates | Salary Compared to This Job |
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About California California is a state in the Pacific Region of the United States. With 39.6 million residents, California is the most populous U.S. state and the thir....More
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