Outpatient Coder / Medical Coder
2 survey reports in the CompShop directory benchmark Outpatient Coder / Medical Coder pay from Mercer. Open any report below for scope, methodology, and pricing.
Role summary
Uses ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM/PCS and CPT standards; reviews the clinical documentation contained in medical records to accurately assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes to outpatient services in a variety of settings (e.g., hospital emergency departments, outpatient hospital clinics, ambulatory surgical centers, outpatient therapy departments) so those services can be billed or reimbursed while ensuring compliance with laws and regulations and protecting the privacy of patients' health information. Typically requires coding certification from a professional coding association (e.g., Certified Outpatient Coding (COC, Certified Medical Coder (CMC)) and works in hospital setting.
Job summary sourced from the Empsight benchmark job library.
Outpatient Coder / Medical Coder salary survey FAQ
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- Which compensation surveys cover Outpatient Coder / Medical Coder pay?
- 2 surveys publish Outpatient Coder / Medical Coder benchmarks, including data from Mercer. The full list is on this page; click into any one for scope, methodology, and pricing.
- How does Outpatient Coder / Medical Coder pay vary by industry and geography?
- Compensation for Outpatient Coder / Medical Coder varies by industry, region, company size, and revenue. Most surveys above publish cuts on those dimensions. Industry-specific surveys (healthcare, tech, financial services, etc.) typically report meaningfully different ranges than cross-industry surveys for the same role.
- What is the typical salary range for Outpatient Coder / Medical Coder?
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