As of August 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Surgical Coder in Baton Rouge, LA is $57,684, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,109 weekly, or $4,807 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Surgical Coder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Surgical Coder in Baton Rouge, LA vary widely, spanning from $45,239 to $70,495. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,170) and 75th percentile ($64,390), while top earners (90th percentile) make $70,495 per year. This $13,220 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Physiology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, Baton Rouge Surgical Coder often earn 0.1% lower than national averages. However, Baton Rouge currently ranks 558 statewide for Surgical Coder job salary. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Surgical Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $45,239 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2026
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $51,170 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2026
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $57,684 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2026
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $64,390 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2026
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $70,495 Baton Rouge, LA August 01, 2026
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What is a Surgical 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Surgical Coder in Baton Rouge, LA. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $51,170 to $64,390 with the average base salary of $57,684. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,613 to $65,936 with the average total cash compensation of $57,508.

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About Baton Rouge, Louisiana    Baton Rouge (/ˌbætən ˈruːʒ/ BAT-ən ROOZH; from French bâton rouge [bɑtɔ̃ ʁuʒ] (listen), meaning 'red stick') is the capital of the U.S. state of Loui....More

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