PermanentPosted today
Specialty Physician Coder, OBGYN
MemorialCare · Fountain Valley, CA
$33.79–$49.00/ hour
Top 25% payNew this week
Medical Coder jobs in Diamond Bar, CA
Medical Coders in the Diamond Bar area earn a median of $25.93 per hour, about $53,930 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $21.94 and $38.39. That ranks 63rd of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 245th of 328 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Diamond Bar and its metro area. Your free pay report adds named employers and the roles open near Diamond Bar.
- $25.93median pay per hour, Los Angeles
- $22–$38typical range per hour
- 7,820medical coders employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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PermanentPosted 10 days ago
Coder II - Full Time - Days - 8hr QVH
Emanate Health · West Covina, CA
$32.00–$48.87/ hour
Top 25% pay
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| Employer | Roles | Median pay / hour |
|---|---|---|
| MemorialCare | 1 | $41.39 |
| Emanate Health | 1 | $40.44 |
Medical Coder pay in Diamond Bar, CA
The metro median is 10% below the California statewide median of $28.70 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 7,820 medical records specialists employed in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area, 1.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $19.68 | $40,930 | 19% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $21.94 | $45,640 | 9% below U.S. median |
| Median | $25.93 | $53,930 | 7% above U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $38.39 | $79,850 | 59% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $49.51 | $102,980 | 105% above U.S. median |
How Diamond Bar ranks
- 63rd of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 245th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 11th of 24 California metro areas
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Medical Records Specialists (SOC 29-2072), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Diamond Bar
- Overall prices in Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim run 14% above the U.S. average (index 113.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 70% above the U.S. average (index 170.4).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $25.93 median hour buys what $22.83 buys at the national price level, 5% below the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Diamond Bar paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$933
- Per year: $46,674
- Per month: $3,890
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area
CMS lists 85 hospitals in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian Newport Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Keck Hospital Of Usc Los Angeles, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Little Company Of Mary Med Ctr Torrance Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | No |
| Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Santa Monica - Ucla Med Ctr & Orthopaedic Hospital Santa Monica, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| St Mary Medical Center Long Beach, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Torrance Memorial Medical Center Torrance, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Ahmc Anaheim Regional Medical Center Anaheim, CA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Medical Coder pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pomona, CA | 5 mi | $25.93/hr | 147,966 |
| West Covina, CA | 6 mi | $25.93/hr | 106,920 |
| Chino Hills, CA | 7 mi | $25.70/hr | 77,418 |
| Chino, CA | 9 mi | $25.70/hr | 94,010 |
Medical Coder jobs in California · Medical Coder jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in California
Medical coders translate diagnoses and procedures into billing and reporting codes.
- CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential
- Knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS
- Experience with encoder and EHR systems
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Common questions
How much do medical coders make in Diamond Bar, CA?
Medical Coders in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim metro area have a median pay of $25.93 per hour, about $53,930 a year. The middle half earn between $21.94 and $38.39 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Diamond Bar a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?
Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim ranks 245th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 63rd of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical coders in Diamond Bar?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 2 employers in the Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Diamond Bar.
Do I need a California license to work in Diamond Bar as a medical coder?
CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what California requires for your role with the California licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
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- Comcare Home Health, IncGlendale, CA · 1 wage offer$32.56/ hr$33–$33
- CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO · 3 postings$34.69/ hr$26–$44
- Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$31.92/ hr$26–$44
- Avera HealthSioux Falls, SD · 3 postings$31.75/ hr$24–$46
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Low$27Median$37.59High$49
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- Specialty Physician Coder, OBGYNPermanent$33.79–$49.00/ hour
- OP Coder Auditor TraineePermanent$26.04–$29.69/ hour
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