Medical Coder Salary in Des Moines, Iowa

Medical Coder Salary in Des Moines, IA

How much does a Medical Coder make in Des Moines, IA? The average Medical Coder salary in Des Moines, IA is $53,457 as of April 24, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $47,018 and $61,412. 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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10th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $41,154 Des Moines,IA April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $47,018 Des Moines,IA April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $53,457 Des Moines,IA April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $61,412 Des Moines,IA April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $68,654 Des Moines,IA April 24, 2024
25% $47,018 10% $41,154 90% $68,654 75% $61,412 $53,457 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC - Des Moines, IA

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What is a Medical Coder ?

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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Job Openings for Medical Coder in Des Moines, IA
  • Iowa Orthopaedic Center PC - Des Moines, IA
    Job Type. Full-time. Description. Are you a Certified Medical Coder in search of a meaningful career providing high-quality health care. If so, scroll no m...
    - 5 Days Ago
  • Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center LLC - Westlake, OH
    Position Overview. Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center is a rapidly growing, skincare facility that empowers employees to deliver exceptional patient ex...
    - Just Posted
  • Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center LLC - Canton, OH
    Position Overview. Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center is a rapidly growing, skincare facility that empowers employees to deliver exceptional patient ex...
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  • Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center LLC - Cuyahoga Falls, OH
    Position Overview. Apex Dermatology & Skin Surgery Center is a rapidly growing, skincare facility that empowers employees to deliver exceptional patient ex...
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  • Apex Dermatology and Skin Surgery Center LLC - Solon, OH
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Career Path for this job

  1. Down a level:

    Medical Records Coding Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Medical Coder

    3 - 5 years experience
    Associate's Degree

  3. Up a level:

    Medical Records Coding Manager

    3 - 5 years experience
    Bachelor's Degree

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Average Base Salary

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47018
61412
53457

Average Total Cash Compensation

Includes base and annual incentives

 
 
 
47136
61599
53579
These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Medical Coder in Des Moines, IA. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $47,018 to $61,412 with the average base salary of $53,457. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $47,136 to $61,599 with the average total cash compensation of $53,579.

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About Des Moines, Iowa    Des Moines (/dɪˈmɔɪn/ (listen)) is the capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Iowa. It is also the county seat of Polk County. A smal....More

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