RemotePosted 2 days ago
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 Denton, TX
The median medical coder pay in the Denton area is $24.21 per hour ($50,360 a year), with the typical range running from $20.99 to $31.27. 2 open roles with published pay are listed for Denton and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 7 hospitals in Denton. The free report below lists employers near Denton and what they pay.
- $24.21median pay per hour, Dallas
- $21–$31typical range per hour
- 6,140medical coders employed in the metro area
- 2open roles with published pay in the metro area
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RemotePosted 3 days ago
Physician Services Coder II - ED Remote
Tenet Healthcare · Remote · TX hiring
$20.51–$30.77/ hour
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Get my free pay reportMedical Coder pay in Denton, 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 Denton 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 Denton
- 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 Denton 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 Denton
CMS lists 7 hospitals in Denton.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | Nonprofit | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| The Heart Hospital Baylor Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | Other | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Medical City Denton Denton, TX | Acute care | For-profit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Baylor Scott And White The Heart Hospital Corinth Denton, TX | Acute care | Other | Not rated | No |
| Baylor Scott White The Heart Hospital Corinth Denton, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | Yes |
| Mayhill Hospital Denton, TX | Acute care | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| University Behavioral Health Of Denton Denton, TX | Psychiatric | Government and federal | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flower Mound, TX | 13 mi | $24.21/hr | 79,990 |
| Little Elm, TX | 13 mi | $24.21/hr | 61,219 |
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 Denton
Denton city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical coders make in Denton, 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 Denton 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 Denton?
We list 2 open roles with published pay from 1 employer in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Denton.
Do I need a Texas license to work in Denton 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.
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1Pay for your role at other employers
- Vyusoft IncDenton, TX · 1 wage offer$31.25/ hr$31–$31
- Tenet HealthcareDallas, TX · 2 postings$28.92/ hr$21–$38
- 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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