MN · Coon Rapids · Updated October 15, 2026

Medical Coder jobs in Coon Rapids, MN

Medical Coders in the Coon Rapids area earn a median of $29.47 per hour, about $61,300 a year, and the middle half of them earn between $24.25 and $33.38. That ranks 16th of 369 U.S. metro areas for medical coder pay, and 33rd of 328 once local prices are factored in. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Coon Rapids and its metro area. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Coon Rapids.

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Roles in other cities of the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area.

PermanentPosted 9 days ago

Coder 3

Fairview Health Services · St Paul, MN

$27.88–$39.36/ hour
  • Medical Coding/Health Information Mgmt F
  • Req 174385
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PermanentPosted 30 days ago

Coder 4

Fairview Health Services · St Paul, MN

$29.29–$41.35/ hour
  • Medical Coding/Health Information Mgmt F
  • Req 175678
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Medical Coder pay in Coon Rapids, MN

The metro median is 3% above the Minnesota statewide median of $28.52 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 1,970 medical records specialists employed in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area, 1.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.84).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$22.42$46,6307% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$24.25$50,440in line with U.S. median
Median$29.47$61,30022% above U.S. median
Upper quartile$33.38$69,43038% above U.S. median
Top 10%$37.79$78,60056% above U.S. median

How Coon Rapids ranks

  • 16th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 33rd of 328 after adjusting for local prices
  • 1st of 3 Minnesota 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 Coon Rapids

  • Overall prices in Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington run 5% above the U.S. average (index 104.8, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 12% above the U.S. average (index 111.8).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $29.47 median hour buys what $28.11 buys at the national price level, 16% above 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 Coon Rapids paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$1,061
  • Per year: $53,046
  • Per month: $4,420

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Hospitals in Coon Rapids

CMS lists 1 hospital in Coon Rapids.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Mercy Hospital
Coon Rapids, MN
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Medical Coder pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Brooklyn Park, MN5 mi$29.47/hr82,893
Blaine, MN5 mi$29.47/hr75,172

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What employers ask for, and tax basics in Minnesota

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 Coon Rapids, MN?

Medical Coders in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington metro area have a median pay of $29.47 per hour, about $61,300 a year. The middle half earn between $24.25 and $33.38 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Coon Rapids a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?

Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington ranks 33rd of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 16th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 5% above the U.S. average.

Who is hiring medical coders in Coon Rapids?

We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Coon Rapids.

Do I need a Minnesota license to work in Coon Rapids as a medical coder?

CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Minnesota requires for your role with the Minnesota 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 Coon Rapids?

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1Pay for your role at other employers

  • Fairview Health ServicesSt Paul, MN · 2 postings$34.47/ hr$28–$41
  • CentraCareSaint Cloud, MN · 2 postings$31.51/ hr$25–$39
  • Vyusoft IncMinneapolis, MN · 1 wage offer$31.25/ hr$31–$31

Median pay per hour, with the range each employer published or reported in federal filings.

2What they are offering now

Low$24Median$31.51High$40

6 Coder postings with published pay in Minnesota, 6 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 6 Coder roles

  1. Ortho Surgery Coder/AbstractorPermanent
    $20.46–$28.25/ hour
    Mayo Clinic · Rochester, MN · posted today
  2. Senior Outpatient CoderPermanent
    $24.60–$36.34/ hour
    Essentia Health · Duluth, MN · posted yesterday

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