How much does a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator make hourly in the United States? The average hourly wage for a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator in the United States is $45 as of March 26, 2024, but the range typically falls between $40 and $48. Hourly rate 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. 

Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Hourly Pay Rate Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary $35 US March 26, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary $40 US March 26, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary $45 US March 26, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary $48 US March 26, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator Salary $51 US March 26, 2024
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Job Description for Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator

Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator researches and develops the pre-certification insurance policy standards and criteria used by case management and utilization reviewers that will ensure that requested medical services are appropriate and medically necessary. Collaborates with medical professionals to resolve questions about policy development and standards. Being a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator assigns correct ICD, CPT, or other coding assignments for medical procedures that support policy standards in claims systems. Provides expertise and solutions to users regarding the appropriate coding for claims. Additionally, Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator has broad knowledge of medical coding systems. May require a bachelor's degree in healthcare administration, a related field, or equivalent. Typically requires AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC). Typically reports to a manager. The Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator work is generally independent and collaborative in nature. Contributes to moderately complex aspects of a project. To be a Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator typically requires 4 -7 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator, the highest Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator salary is in Miami, FL, where the Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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Skills associated with Medical Records Coding Policy Administrator: ICD Coding, Medical Coding, Insurance Claims Management Software, Medical Classification ...More

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