Surgical Coder Salary in Chicago, Illinois

Surgical Coder Salary in Chicago, IL

How much does a Surgical Coder make in Chicago, IL?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Surgical Coder in Chicago, IL is $59,503. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,474 to $68,039, with most professionals earning between $46,074 and $75,811.

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10th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $46,074 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $52,474 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $59,503 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $68,039 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $75,811 Chicago,IL April 01, 2025
25% $52,474 10% $46,074 90% $75,811 75% $68,039 $59,503 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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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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  1. Down a level:

    Medical Records Coding Technician II

    1 - 3 years experience
    High School Diploma or Technical Certificate

  2. This Job:

    Surgical 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 Total Cash Compensation

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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 Chicago, IL. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $52,474 to $68,039 with the average base salary of $59,503. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,595 to $68,227 with the average total cash compensation of $59,633.

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