As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Outpatient Coder in California is $74,447. According to Salary.com, salaries can range from a low of $62,768 to a high of $92,383, with most professionals earning between $68,334 and $83,836.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary | $62,768 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary | $68,334 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary | $74,447 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary | $83,836 | CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary | $92,383 | 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 $71,458 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acampo, CA | Avg. Salary $72,931 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Acton, CA | Avg. Salary $75,066 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adelanto, CA | Avg. Salary $71,403 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Adin, CA | Avg. Salary $69,746 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Agoura Hills, CA | Avg. Salary $74,084 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Aguanga, CA | Avg. Salary $71,553 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Ahwahnee, CA | Avg. Salary $67,932 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alameda, CA | Avg. Salary $83,291 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, CA | Avg. Salary $83,100 | Date Updated April 01, 2025 |
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