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Inpatient Corporate Coder - Remote based in the US
Tenet Healthcare · Remote · TX hiring
$26.40–$38.00/ hour
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Medical Coder jobs in Dallas, TX
The median medical coder pay in the Dallas area is $24.21 per hour ($50,360 a year), with the typical range running from $20.99 to $31.27. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Dallas. The CMS hospital directory lists 19 hospitals in Dallas. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Dallas.
- $24.21median pay per hour, Dallas
- $21–$31typical range per hour
- 6,140medical coders employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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General Surgery/GI Coder 2 MMG
Methodist Health System · Dallas, TX
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Methodist Health System · Dallas, TX
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MMG Coder - Family Practice
Methodist Health System · Dallas, TX
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MEDICAL RECORDS CODER 2
Methodist Health System · Dallas, TX
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Get my free pay reportMedical Coder pay in Dallas, TX
The metro median is 7% above the Texas statewide median of $22.71 per hour. Nationally the median is $24.16 per hour. BLS counts about 6,140 medical records specialists employed in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area, 1.5 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.26).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.20 | $35,780 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $20.99 | $43,660 | 13% below U.S. median |
| Median | $24.21 | $50,360 | in line with U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $31.27 | $65,040 | 29% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $38.61 | $80,310 | 60% above U.S. median |
How Dallas ranks
- 125th of 369 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 213th of 328 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 24 Texas 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 Dallas
- Overall prices in Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington run 3% above the U.S. average (index 103.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 18% above the U.S. average (index 117.9).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $24.21 median hour buys what $23.48 buys at the national price level, 3% 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 Dallas paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$872
- Per year: $43,578
- Per month: $3,632
- Texas has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Dallas
CMS lists 19 hospitals in Dallas.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baylor Scott & White Heart & Vascular Hospital - Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor University Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Dallas Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Ut Of Texas Southwestern University Hospital - William P. Clements Jr. Dallas, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Dallas Va Medical Center (Va North Texas Healthcare System) Dallas, TX | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Medical City Dallas Hospital Dallas, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Charlton Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Methodist Dallas Medical Center Dallas, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkland Health & Hospital System Dallas, TX | Acute care | Government and federal | 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mesquite, TX | 11 mi | $24.21/hr | 150,140 |
| Garland, TX | 11 mi | $24.21/hr | 250,431 |
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Texas
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
Texas 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.
Other healthcare roles in Dallas
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Common questions
How much do medical coders make in Dallas, TX?
Medical Coders in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington metro area have a median pay of $24.21 per hour, about $50,360 a year. The middle half earn between $20.99 and $31.27 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Dallas a good place for medical coders once cost of living is counted?
Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington ranks 213th of 328 metro areas for medical coder pay after adjusting for local prices, and 125th of 369 before adjusting. Overall prices run 3% above the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical coders in Dallas?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Dallas. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Dallas.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Dallas as a medical coder?
CPC, CCS or equivalent coding credential. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Texas requires for your role with the Texas 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 Dallas?
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Tenet HealthcareDallas, TX · 2 postings$28.92/ hr$21–$38
- Vyusoft IncDenton, TX · 1 wage offer$31.25/ hr$31–$31
- CommonSpirit HealthCentennial, CO · 3 postings$34.69/ hr$26–$44
- Banner HealthArizona, AZ · 3 postings$31.92/ hr$26–$44
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2What they are offering now
Low$21Median$26.86High$36
4 Coder postings with published pay in Texas, 3 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
3Open now: 4 Coder roles
- Medical Records Technician (CODER)Permanent$45k–$59k/ year
- Inpatient Corporate Coder - Remote based in the USRemote$26.40–$38.00/ hour
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