Surgical Coder Salary in Houston, Texas

Surgical Coder Salary in Houston, TX

How much does a Surgical Coder make in Houston, TX?

As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Surgical Coder in Houston, TX is $56,878. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $52,208 to $64,051, with most professionals earning between $47,955 and $70,582.

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10th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $47,955 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $52,208 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $56,878 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $64,051 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $70,582 Houston,TX April 01, 2025
25% $52,208 10% $47,955 90% $70,582 75% $64,051 $56,878 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Surgical Coder in Houston, TX. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $52,208 to $64,051 with the average base salary of $56,878. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $52,208 to $64,051 with the average total cash compensation of $56,878.

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About Houston, Texas    Houston is located 165 miles (266 km) east of Austin, 88 miles (142 km) west of the Louisiana border, and 250 miles (400 km) south of Dallas. The city....More

Houston, Texas  area prices were up 2.3% from a year ago

Surgical Coder Salary in popular cities: San Antonio, Dallas, Austin

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