As of March 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Medical Coder in Tennessee is $52,865. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $46,618 to $60,454, with most professionals earning between $40,931 and $67,363.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $40,931 | TN | March 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $46,618 | TN | March 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $52,865 | TN | March 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $60,454 | TN | March 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary | $67,363 | TN | March 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 Adams, TN | Avg. Salary $51,381 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Adamsville, TN | Avg. Salary $48,754 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Afton, TN | Avg. Salary $50,239 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alamo, TN | Avg. Salary $53,093 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alcoa, TN | Avg. Salary $52,351 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alexandria, TN | Avg. Salary $53,379 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Allardt, TN | Avg. Salary $51,951 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Allons, TN | Avg. Salary $52,694 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Allred, TN | Avg. Salary $51,951 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
| Location Alpine, TN | Avg. Salary $51,951 | Date Updated March 01, 2025 |
1 - 3 years experience
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3 - 5 years experience
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| Job Title Medical Records Clerk | Experience 1 - 3 | EducationHigh School | Salary Compared to This Job |
| Job Title Medical Records Coding Compliance Specialist | Experience 2 - 4 | EducationAssociates | Salary Compared to This Job |
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About Tennessee Tennessee borders eight other states: Kentucky and Virginia to the north; North Carolina to the east; Georgia, Alabama, and Mississippi on the south; ....More
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