2026 salary report
Medical Coder Salary in Pune
Medical Coder salaries scale rapidly with AAPC CPC certification and specialisation (risk adjustment, surgery coding, denials). The role offers strong remote/freelance pathways that can multiply effective income for skilled coders.
CTC by experience band
Medical Coder salary in Pune by level
| Level | CTC range (Pune) | Common titles |
|---|---|---|
| Trainee (pre-CPC) | ₹2.8–3.6 LPA | Junior Coder, Trainee |
| CPC-Certified (0-2 yrs) | ₹3.6–5.0 LPA | Medical Coder |
| Senior Coder (3-5 yrs) | ₹5.5–7.5 LPA | Senior Coder, QA Coder |
| Auditor / HCC Specialist (5+ yrs) | ₹6.5–10.0 LPA | Coding Auditor, Risk Adjustment Specialist |
| Freelance (variable) | ₹4.0–18.0 LPA | AAPC platforms, US contracts |
Ranges are aggregated from active job postings, recruiter conversations, and our placement data across Pune's clinical research employer base. Adjusted from the Pune baseline using city multipliers.
Where Medical Coders work in Pune
Top employers hiring Medical Coders
- Cognizant
- Wipro
- Optum
- Omega Healthcare
- Sutherland
- Access Healthcare
- Conduent
- Genpact
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