Icd-9 coder demographics and statistics in the US
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Icd-9 coder gender statistics
91.4% of icd-9 coders are women and 8.6% of icd-9 coders are men.
- Female, 91.4%
- Male, 8.6%
Icd-9 coder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 91.4% |
| Male | 8.6% |
Icd-9 coder gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$56,244
Female income
$54,815
Icd-9 coder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in icd-9 coder positions over time. Currently, 91.4% of icd-9 coders are female.
Icd-9 coder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5.28% | 94.72% |
| 2011 | 5.59% | 94.41% |
| 2012 | 4.56% | 95.44% |
| 2013 | 4.48% | 95.52% |
| 2014 | 4.51% | 95.49% |
| 2015 | 4.42% | 95.58% |
| 2016 | 4.05% | 95.95% |
| 2017 | 4.11% | 95.89% |
| 2018 | 8.30% | 91.70% |
| 2019 | 7.70% | 92.30% |
| 2020 | 8.32% | 91.68% |
| 2021 | 8.59% | 91.41% |
Icd-9 coder related jobs gender ratio
We compared icd-9 coders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, guitar technician and armorer technician have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographer, Mammographer | 2% | 98% |
| Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Lead Mammographer | 3% | 97% |
| Icd-9 Coder | 9% | 91% |
| Driver/Technician | 93% | 7% |
| Armorer Technician | 95% | 5% |
| Guitar Technician | 96% | 4% |
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Icd-9 coder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among icd-9 coders is White, which makes up 61.3% of all icd-9 coders. Comparatively, 14.7% of icd-9 coders are Hispanic or Latino and 9.8% of icd-9 coders are Asian.
- White, 61.3%
- Hispanic or Latino, 14.7%
- Asian, 9.8%
- Black or African American, 8.6%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 1.3%
Icd-9 coder race
| Icd-9 coder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 61.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 14.7% |
| Asian | 9.8% |
| Black or African American | 8.6% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1.3% |
Icd-9 coder race and ethnicity over time
See how icd-9 coder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Icd-9 coder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 61.05% | 12.51% | 8.38% | 14.94% |
| 2011 | 61.36% | 13.95% | 7.31% | 14.14% |
| 2012 | 63.25% | 11.88% | 7.39% | 13.84% |
| 2013 | 63.08% | 12.46% | 7.19% | 13.46% |
| 2014 | 65.15% | 11.45% | 8.03% | 12.29% |
| 2015 | 64.69% | 11.61% | 8.37% | 12.32% |
| 2016 | 67.32% | 10.48% | 7.91% | 11.35% |
| 2017 | 66.38% | 9.21% | 8.65% | 12.54% |
| 2018 | 66.60% | 9.22% | 7.85% | 13.34% |
| 2019 | 67.60% | 8.73% | 8.33% | 11.98% |
| 2020 | 66.09% | 9.03% | 7.35% | 12.33% |
| 2021 | 61.34% | 8.60% | 9.79% | 14.66% |
Icd-9 coder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian icd-9 coders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american icd-9 coders have the lowest average salary at $54,899.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $56,905 |
| White | $55,098 |
| Black or African American | $54,899 |
| Asian | $59,174 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $55,260 |
Average icd-9 coder age
See how the average age of icd-9 coders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Female
Icd-9 coder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 46 | 44 |
| Unknown | 34 | 46.5 |
| Asian | 43 | 47 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34 | 45 |
| White | 39 | 48 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 47.5 |
Icd-9 coder age breakdown
The average age of icd-9 coders is 40+ years years old, representing 66% of the icd-9 coder population.
Icd-9 coder age breakdown
| Icd-9 Coder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 66% |
| 30-40 years | 25% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Icd-9 coder educational attainment
The most common degree for icd-9 coders is associate degree, with 40% of icd-9 coders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are bachelor's degree degree at 27% and bachelor's degree degree at 11%.
- Associate, 40%
- Bachelor's, 27%
- Diploma, 11%
- High School Diploma, 11%
- Other Degrees, 11%
Icd-9 coders by degree level
| Icd-9 coder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 40% |
| Bachelor's | 27% |
| Diploma | 11% |
| High School Diploma | 11% |
| Other Degrees | 11% |
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Icd-9 coder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, icd-9 coders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $62,969 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, icd-9 coders earn a median annual income of $56,422 compared to $53,810 for icd-9 coders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $62,969 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $49,609 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $56,422 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $53,810 |
Icd-9 coder employment statistics
Company size where icd-9 coders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where icd-9 coders work.
Icd-9 coder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 5% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 12% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 48% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 5% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 19% |
| > 10,000 employees | 12% |
Icd-9 coder jobs by industry
The most common industries for icd-9 coders are health care, professional and insurance.
Icd-9 coder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 54% |
| Fortune 500 | 7% |
| Professional | 7% |
| Insurance | 7% |
| Finance | 5% |
| Hospitality | 5% |
| Transportation | 2% |
| Media | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Construction | 2% |
| Education | 2% |
Icd-9 coder turnover and employment statistics
Icd-9 coder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for icd-9 coders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Icd-9 coder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Icd-9 coder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 7.77% |
| 2011 | 6.79% |
| 2012 | 5.10% |
| 2013 | 5.49% |
| 2014 | 4.85% |
| 2015 | 3.93% |
| 2016 | 2.26% |
| 2017 | 2.65% |
| 2018 | 2.09% |
| 2019 | 1.90% |
| 2020 | 2.30% |
| 2021 | 3.29% |
Average icd-9 coder tenure
The average icd-9 coder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 149 icd-9 coders resumes in Zippia's database.
Icd-9 coder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 21% |
| 1-2 years | 32% |
| 3-4 years | 15% |
| 5-7 years | 16% |
| 8-10 years | 6% |
| 11+ years | 10% |
Icd-9 coder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of icd-9 coders that are members of the LGBT community. You can see how this compares to similar jobs in the chart below.
| Job title | LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reprographics Technician | 5.02% | 47,234 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Medical Technologist Teaching Supervisor | 8.24% | 91,946 |
| Icd-9 Coder | 9.29% | - |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Similar icd-9 coder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Reprographics Technician | 5.02% | 47,234 |
| Implant Coordinator | 6.89% | 17,619 |
| Medical Technologist Teaching Supervisor | 8.24% | 91,946 |
| Certified Optician | 12.53% | 38,462 |
| Certified Surgical Technician/First Assistant | 12.80% | 61,585 |
| Nuclear Medicine Specialist | 21.93% | 12,512 |
Foreign languages spoken by icd-9 coders
- Carrier, 50.0%
- Spanish, 50.0%
Icd-9 coder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Carrier | 50.0% |
| Spanish | 50.0% |
