Medical insurance coder demographics and statistics in the US
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Medical insurance coder gender statistics
89.2% of medical insurance coders are women and 10.8% of medical insurance coders are men.
- Female, 89.2%
- Male, 10.8%
Medical insurance coder gender ratio
| Gender | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Female | 89.2% |
| Male | 10.8% |
Medical insurance coder gender pay gap
Women earn 97¢ for every $1 earned by men
Male income
$34,576
Female income
$33,705
Medical insurance coder gender ratio over time
This data breaks down the percentage of men and women in medical insurance coder positions over time. Currently, 89.2% of medical insurance coders are female.
Medical insurance coder gender ratio by year
| Year | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 9.03% | 90.97% |
| 2011 | 10.06% | 89.94% |
| 2012 | 9.10% | 90.90% |
| 2013 | 8.98% | 91.02% |
| 2014 | 9.39% | 90.61% |
| 2015 | 9.41% | 90.59% |
| 2016 | 10.06% | 89.94% |
| 2017 | 9.88% | 90.12% |
| 2018 | 10.90% | 89.10% |
| 2019 | 11.20% | 88.80% |
| 2020 | 11.27% | 88.73% |
| 2021 | 10.77% | 89.23% |
Medical insurance coder related jobs gender ratio
We compared medical insurance coders with similar job titles to see how gender ratios vary. As you can see, time recorder and recovery agent have the biggest gender ratio gaps.
| Job title | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|
| Insurance Billing Clerk | 5% | 95% |
| Receptionist/Accounts Receivable | 5% | 95% |
| Directory Clerk | 7% | 93% |
| Medical Insurance Coder | 11% | 89% |
| Recovery Agent | 69% | 31% |
| Time Recorder | 71% | 29% |
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Medical insurance coder demographics by race
The most common ethnicity among medical insurance coders is White, which makes up 57.9% of all medical insurance coders. Comparatively, 18.1% of medical insurance coders are Hispanic or Latino and 12.1% of medical insurance coders are Black or African American.
- White, 57.9%
- Hispanic or Latino, 18.1%
- Black or African American, 12.1%
- Asian, 6.8%
- Unknown, 4.3%
- American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.8%
Medical insurance coder race
| Medical insurance coder race | Percentages |
|---|---|
| White | 57.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.1% |
| Black or African American | 12.1% |
| Asian | 6.8% |
| Unknown | 4.3% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0.8% |
Medical insurance coder race and ethnicity over time
See how medical insurance coder racial and ethnic diversity trended since 2010 according to the United States Census Bureau data.
Medical insurance coder race and ethnicity by year
| Year | White | Black or African American | Asian | Hispanic or Latino |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 63.92% | 13.69% | 5.45% | 14.72% |
| 2011 | 63.73% | 13.94% | 4.84% | 14.86% |
| 2012 | 64.72% | 12.62% | 5.24% | 15.21% |
| 2013 | 64.05% | 13.34% | 5.23% | 15.05% |
| 2014 | 63.82% | 13.14% | 4.92% | 15.45% |
| 2015 | 63.73% | 13.29% | 5.91% | 14.67% |
| 2016 | 63.15% | 13.00% | 5.52% | 15.72% |
| 2017 | 63.30% | 12.77% | 5.45% | 16.13% |
| 2018 | 62.39% | 12.71% | 6.34% | 15.95% |
| 2019 | 64.98% | 11.65% | 5.48% | 15.37% |
| 2020 | 60.85% | 13.09% | 5.45% | 16.06% |
| 2021 | 57.89% | 12.14% | 6.79% | 18.08% |
Medical insurance coder wage gap by race
According to our data, asian medical insurance coders have the highest average salary compared to other ethnicities. Black or african american medical insurance coders have the lowest average salary at $34,129.
| Ethnicity | Salary |
|---|---|
| Unknown | $34,344 |
| White | $34,390 |
| Black or African American | $34,129 |
| Asian | $35,200 |
| Hispanic or Latino | $34,827 |
Average medical insurance coder age
See how the average age of medical insurance coders varies based on ethnicity and gender.
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Medical insurance coder age by race and gender
| Race | Male age | Female age |
|---|---|---|
| Black or African American | 42 | 48 |
| Unknown | 40 | 48 |
| Asian | 35 | 42 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 35 | 43 |
| White | 40 | 49 |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 49 |
Medical insurance coder age breakdown
The average age of medical insurance coders is 40+ years years old, representing 69% of the medical insurance coder population.
Medical insurance coder age breakdown
| Medical Insurance Coder Years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| 40+ years | 69% |
| 30-40 years | 22% |
| 20-30 years | 9% |
Medical insurance coder educational attainment
The most common degree for medical insurance coders is associate degree, with 33% of medical insurance coders earning that degree. The second and third most common degree levels are high school diploma degree at 20% and high school diploma degree at 18%.
- Associate, 33%
- High School Diploma, 20%
- Bachelor's, 18%
- Diploma, 13%
- Other Degrees, 16%
Medical insurance coders by degree level
| Medical insurance coder degree | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Associate | 33% |
| High School Diploma | 20% |
| Bachelor's | 18% |
| Diploma | 13% |
| Other Degrees | 16% |
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Medical insurance coder wage gap by degree level
According to the data, medical insurance coders with a Master's degree earn more than those without, at $37,563 annually. With a Bachelor's degree, medical insurance coders earn a median annual income of $35,064 compared to $33,200 for medical insurance coders with an Associate degree.
| Education | Salary |
|---|---|
| Master's Degree | $37,563 |
| High School Diploma or Less | $33,078 |
| Bachelor's Degree | $35,064 |
| Some College/ Associate Degree | $33,200 |
Medical insurance coder employment statistics
Most medical insurance coders work for a private in the health care industry.
Company size where medical insurance coders work
Below, you can see the size of companies where medical insurance coders work.
Medical insurance coder jobs by employer size
| Company size | Percentages |
|---|---|
| < 50 employees | 8% |
| 50 - 100 employees | 29% |
| 100 - 500 employees | 15% |
| 500 - 1,000 employees | 17% |
| 1,000 - 10,000 employees | 20% |
| > 10,000 employees | 10% |
Medical insurance coder jobs by company type
Employees with the medical insurance coder job title have their preferences when it comes to working for a company. For instance, most medical insurance coders prefer to work at private companies over public companies.
Medical insurance coder jobs by sector
| Company type | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Education | 8% |
| Public | 12% |
| Private | 77% |
| Government | 4% |
Medical insurance coder jobs by industry
The most common industries for medical insurance coders are health care, professional and education.
Medical insurance coder industry statistics
| Industry | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Health Care | 52% |
| Professional | 16% |
| Education | 7% |
| Fortune 500 | 5% |
| Finance | 4% |
| Manufacturing | 4% |
| Insurance | 4% |
| Government | 2% |
| Energy | 2% |
| Non Profits | 2% |
| Retail | 2% |
| Start-up | 2% |
Medical insurance coder turnover and employment statistics
Medical insurance coder unemployment rate over time
The unemployment rate for medical insurance coders between 2008 and the most recent data has varied, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical insurance coder unemployment rate by year
| Year | Medical insurance coder unemployment rate |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 6.56% |
| 2011 | 6.69% |
| 2012 | 5.66% |
| 2013 | 4.95% |
| 2014 | 4.05% |
| 2015 | 3.34% |
| 2016 | 2.98% |
| 2017 | 2.84% |
| 2018 | 2.85% |
| 2019 | 2.04% |
| 2020 | 3.35% |
| 2021 | 3.55% |
Average medical insurance coder tenure
The average medical insurance coder stays at their job for 1-2 years, based on the 225 medical insurance coders resumes in Zippia's database.
Medical insurance coder tenure statistics
| Number of years | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Less than 1 year | 24% |
| 1-2 years | 33% |
| 3-4 years | 12% |
| 5-7 years | 14% |
| 8-10 years | 4% |
| 11+ years | 14% |
Medical insurance coder LGBT ratio compared to similar jobs
Review the percent of medical insurance 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Senior Accounting Technician | 6.92% | 25,286 |
| Commercial Teller | 7.10% | 37,457 |
| Medical Insurance Coder | 7.32% | - |
| Data Collector | 7.90% | 80,812 |
| Time Checker | 9.54% | 7,045 |
| Casino Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 52,216 |
Similar medical insurance coder jobs LGBT demographics
| Profession | Percentages of LGBT | Job openings |
|---|---|---|
| Procurement Assistant | 6.59% | 6,681 |
| Senior Accounting Technician | 6.92% | 25,286 |
| Commercial Teller | 7.10% | 37,457 |
| Data Collector | 7.90% | 80,812 |
| Time Checker | 9.54% | 7,045 |
| Casino Cage Cashier | 10.47% | 52,216 |
Foreign languages spoken by medical insurance coders
- Spanish, 100.0%
Medical insurance coder languages spoken
| Foreign language | Percentages |
|---|---|
| Spanish | 100.0% |
