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Certified Risk Adjustment Coder
Mount Sinai Medical Center of Florida · Hialeah, FL
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Medical Coder jobs in Hialeah, FL
Pay for medical coders in the Hialeah area centers on $22.64 per hour, or about $47,100 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.72 and the upper quarter over $28.80. That ranks 215th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 320th of 328 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 4 hospitals in Hialeah. The free report below lists employers near Hialeah and what they pay.
- $22.64median pay per hour, Miami
- $18–$29typical range per hour
- 4,430medical coders employed in the metro area
- 114cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
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Medical Coder pay in Hialeah, FL
The metro median is 2% above the Florida statewide median of $22.11 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 4,430 medical records specialists employed in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area, 1.6 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.31).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $13.00 | $27,040 | 46% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.72 | $36,860 | 27% below U.S. median |
| Median | $22.64 | $47,100 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $28.80 | $59,900 | 19% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $37.20 | $77,380 | 54% above U.S. median |
How Hialeah ranks
- 215th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 320th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 5th of 20 Florida 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.
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- Overall prices in Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach run 14% above the U.S. average (index 114.2, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 56% above the U.S. average (index 155.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $22.64 median hour buys what $19.83 buys at the national price level, 18% 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 Hialeah paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$815
- Per year: $40,752
- Per month: $3,396
- Florida has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Hialeah
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Hialeah.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus Hialeah, FL | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Hialeah Hospital Hialeah, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Palmetto General Hospital Hialeah, FL | Acute care | For-profit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Southern Winds Hospital Hialeah, FL | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doral, FL | 5 mi | $22.64/hr | 83,625 |
| Miami Gardens, FL | 7 mi | $22.64/hr | 116,173 |
Medical Coder jobs in Florida · Medical Coder jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Florida
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
Florida does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do medical coders make in Hialeah, FL?
Medical Coders in the Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach metro area have a median pay of $22.64 per hour, about $47,100 a year. The middle half earn between $17.72 and $28.80 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Hialeah a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?
Miami-Fort Lauderdale-West Palm Beach ranks 320th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 215th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 14% above the U.S. average.
Where do medical coders work in Hialeah?
CMS lists 4 hospitals in Hialeah, led by Larkin Community Hospital Palm Springs Campus. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Florida license to work in Hialeah as a medical coder?
CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Florida requires for your role with the Florida licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place medical coders in Hialeah?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- 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
- Sarah Bush Lincoln Health SystemIllinois · 4 postings$28.97/ hr$23–$37
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