Surgical Coder Salary in Wilmington, North Carolina

Surgical Coder Salary in Wilmington, NC

How much does a Surgical Coder make in Wilmington, NC?

As of May 01, 2025, the average annual salary for a Surgical Coder in Wilmington, NC is $52,200. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,914 to $58,783, with most professionals earning between $44,011 and $64,777.

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10th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $44,011 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
25th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $47,914 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
50th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $52,200 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
75th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $58,783 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
90th Percentile Surgical Coder Salary $64,777 Wilmington,NC May 01, 2025
25% $47,914 10% $44,011 90% $64,777 75% $58,783 $52,200 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 Wilmington, NC. The base salary for Surgical Coder ranges from $47,914 to $58,783 with the average base salary of $52,200. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $45,761 to $59,801 with the average total cash compensation of $52,015.

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About Wilmington, North Carolina    Wilmington is a port city and the county seat of New Hanover County in coastal southeastern North Carolina, United States. With a population of 119,04....More

Wilmington, North Carolina  area prices were up 1.5% from a year ago

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