Medical Records Coding Technician II Salary in New Orleans, Louisiana

Medical Records Coding Technician II Salary in New Orleans, LA

How much does a Medical Records Coding Technician II make in New Orleans, LA? The average Medical Records Coding Technician II salary in New Orleans, LA is $51,189 as of May 28, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,490 and $57,831. 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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Medical Records Coding Technician II Salaries by Percentile
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10th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician II Salary $40,302 New Orleans,LA May 28, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician II Salary $45,490 New Orleans,LA May 28, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician II Salary $51,189 New Orleans,LA May 28, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician II Salary $57,831 New Orleans,LA May 28, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Records Coding Technician II Salary $63,879 New Orleans,LA May 28, 2024
25% $45,490 10% $40,302 90% $63,879 75% $57,831 $51,189 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Job Description for Medical Records Coding Technician II

Medical Records Coding Technician II abstracts clinical information from medical records and assigns the appropriate ICD or CPT codes using industry-standard coding guidelines. Assigns required DRG (diagnosis-related grouping) codes. Being a Medical Records Coding Technician II works with coding databases and software to input and maintain data according to standard procedures. Performs quality audits of work. Additionally, Medical Records Coding Technician II maintains and up-to-date knowledge of coding and documentation requirements. Requires a medical coding certification. The exact type of coding certification may vary based on the clinical setting or a medical specialty focus. Requires a high school diploma. The AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification is typically required. The Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification is also a typical requirement. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Records Coding Technician II works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Records Coding Technician II typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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  • SOS International LLC - Jena, LA
    Overview. _*** This position is contingent upon contract award ***_. SOSi is seeking a Medical Records Technician (MRT) responsible for the day to day task...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • SOS International LLC - Alexandria, LA
    Overview. _. This position is contingent upon contract award. _. SOSi is seeking a Medical Records Technician (MRT) responsible for the day to day tasks re...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Jackson Healthcare Government Services - Alexandria, LA
    The Medical Records Technician ( MRT) is responsible for the day to day tasks required to maintain the electronic health record(eHR) for IHSC. The responsi...
    - 1 Day Ago
  • Pella Regional Health - Pella, IA
    Schedule: Part-time Saturday and Sunday 8:00a-8:00p. (Weekend Package). JOB SUMMARY. A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Profession...
    - 3 Months Ago
  • Pella Regional Health - Pella, IA
    Schedule: Monday, Wednesday, Thursday 8-4:30p. JOB SUMMARY. A Diagnostic Medical Sonographer is a Diagnostic Ultrasound Professional that is qualified by p...
    - 3 Months Ago

Career Path for Medical Records Coding Technician II

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Medical Records Coding Technician II, the first career path typically progresses to Tumor Registrar.

Additionally, the second career path typically starts with a Medical Records Coding Technician III position, and then progresses to Medical Records Coding Manager.

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Medical Records Coding Technician II Pay Difference by Location

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