As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Coder in San Diego, CA is $61,353. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $56,314 to $69,090, with most professionals earning between $51,727 and $76,134.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $51,727 | San Diego,CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $56,314 | San Diego,CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $61,353 | San Diego,CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $69,090 | San Diego,CA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $76,134 | San Diego,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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1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
3 - 5 years experience
Associate's Degree
3 - 5 years experience
Bachelor's Degree
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