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Clinical Data Coding Jobs in Washington, DC (NOW HIRING)

Profee Coding Consultant - PRN

Washington, DC · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

  • Retirement

... data quality reviews of records to assess compliance with official coding and documentation guidelines. * Communicate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical ...

Profee Coding Consultant - PRN

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

  • Retirement

... data quality reviews of records to assess compliance with official coding and documentation guidelines. * Communicate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical ...

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MEDICAL CODING MODERNIZATION SPECIALIST / CDI SPECIALIST

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$34 - $37/hr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

MEDICAL CODING MODERNIZATION SPECIALIST CLINICAL DOCUMENTATION IMPROVEMENT SPECIALIST ON-SITE ABOUT ... data in conjunction with CDI managers, coding managers, and/or physician advisors. * Gather and ...

... data quality reviews of records to assess compliance with official coding and documentation guidelines. * Communicate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical ...

Profee Coding Consultant - Full Time

Annapolis, MD · On-site

$20 - $28/hr

  • Retirement

... data quality reviews of records to assess compliance with official coding and documentation guidelines. * Communicate professionally with co-workers, management, and hospital staff regarding clinical ...

Payer Healthcare Data Scientist, Manager

Washington, DC · On-site

$99K - $232K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Retirement

  • PTO

... code of conduct, and independence requirements. The Opportunity As part of the Operations ... clinical, and member data to surface actionable insights that reduce cost of care and improve ...

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How much do clinical data coding jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 15, 2026, the average hourly pay for clinical data coding in Washington, DC is $64.72, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $51.15 and $77.02 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a clinical data coder do?

A clinical data coder reviews medical records and assigns standardized codes to diagnoses, procedures, and treatments using coding systems like ICD and CPT. This process ensures accurate billing, data analysis, and compliance with healthcare regulations, often requiring attention to detail and familiarity with coding software. Coders typically work in healthcare settings and may need certification such as CPC or CCS.

What is clinical data coding?

A Clinical Data Coding job involves assigning standardized medical codes to clinical data, such as diagnoses, procedures, and treatments, to ensure accurate documentation and facilitate healthcare analytics, billing, and research. Professionals in this role use coding systems like ICD, CPT, and SNOMED CT to classify medical information. They work with electronic health records (EHRs) and collaborate with healthcare providers, data analysts, and regulatory bodies. Accuracy and attention to detail are crucial, as coded data impacts patient care, compliance, and reimbursement.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in clinical data coding, and why are they important?

To thrive in Clinical Data Coding, strong knowledge of medical terminology, clinical research processes, and disease classification systems (such as ICD-10 or MedDRA) is generally required, often supported by a degree in life sciences or related fields. Familiarity with electronic data capture systems, clinical trial databases, and specialized coding software is essential, along with certifications like Certified Clinical Data Manager (CCDM) or Certified Clinical Research Professional (CCRP) being advantageous. Attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication enhance quality and teamwork in this role. These skills and qualities ensure precise and compliant data coding, which is critical for research integrity, regulatory submissions, and high-quality clinical outcomes.

What does a typical day look like for someone working in clinical data coding?

A typical day in Clinical Data Coding involves reviewing clinical trial data, assigning accurate codes to medical terms, adverse events, and procedures using standard classification systems, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. You’ll collaborate closely with clinical data managers, medical reviewers, and biostatisticians to resolve discrepancies and maintain data integrity. Additionally, you may attend team meetings to discuss coding conventions or project updates and perform quality checks on coded data. This role offers a structured environment where attention to detail and accuracy are highly valued, supporting the success of clinical research projects.

What are the most commonly searched types of Clinical Data Coding jobs in Washington, DC?

The most popular types of Clinical Data Coding jobs in Washington, DC are:

Infographic showing various Clinical Data Coding job openings in Washington, DC as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 84% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $134,626 per year, or $64.7 per hour.

Morgan Health - Data Science & Research - Senior Associate

JPMorgan Chase & Co.

Washington, DC • On-site

$109K - $165K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement

Posted 8 days ago


JPMorgan Chase & Co. rating

8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

Based on 495 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

71st of 171 rated banks


Job description


We are seeking a Senior Associate to join our Morgan Health team! Morgan Health is focused on improving the quality, equity, and affordability of employer-sponsored health care in the United States. We pursue this strategy through investments, collaborations with the JPMorgan Chase Benefits team, engagement with other market leaders, sophisticated data analytics and research, and policy advocacy. Morgan Health is headquartered in Washington, DC, with team members also based in New York City and Boston. To learn more about our strategy and latest developments, please visit: www.morganhealth.com.
As a Senior Associate - Data Science & Research in Morgan Health, you will be responsible for querying, compiling, manipulating, and synthesizing large volumes of health-related data-including medical and pharmacy claims, survey data, and biometrics. In this role, you will design creative solutions and novel methodologies that enable Morgan Health and its business partners to make data-driven decisions and generate new insights for the employer-sponsored insurance industry. You are a self-motivated problem solver with strong analytics and communication skills who enjoys working in teams and creates value by aligning insights with business objectives.
Job Responsibilities:
  • Work across Morgan Health to review business needs and translate them into data-driven analytics projects, implementing approaches to scale or automate processes where applicable
  • Implement creative and efficient solutions to clean, join, and analyze data while adhering to HIPAA and firm-wide data use guidelines
  • Identify relevant data sources (including insurance claims, biometrics results, survey results, public or licensed data), understand their context and limitations, and proactively investigate and solve data quality issues
  • Collaborate with other data scientists and engineers to build well-documented, high-quality and efficient code, data architecture, and data transformations in Python and SQL
  • Propose novel research questions or methodologies to solve questions relevant to employer-sponsored insurance
  • Compile externally-facing research briefs and papers that showcase insights relevant to other employers and the broader health care industry
  • Review and validate analysis findings to ensure data quality and integrity
  • Manage relationships with key stakeholders to balance multiple projects within a matrixed environment
  • Communicate analytics concepts and insights with non-technical teammates and stakeholders

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a quantitative field including, but not limited to statistics, engineering, math, analytics, computer science, public health, operations research, or economics
  • 4+ years of professional experience in hands-on analytics work, including relational database structures, data wrangling, common coding languages, and analytical and data visualization tools (e.g. SQL, Python, R; ggplot, seaborn, Tableau)
  • Understanding of applied statistics, including controlled regressions and propensity-score matching
  • Proven ability to successfully multitask effectively and deliver results with limited supervision
  • Experience creating analytics presentations with strong attention to detail
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, especially when delivering analytical results to non-technical stakeholders
  • Team-oriented attitude and proven collaborator

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills
  • Health care experience, ideally in a payer or provider setting
  • Experience working with medical and pharmaceutical claims data, including standard groupers, common data transformations, and population health metrics
  • Experience with survey research methods and familiarity with qualitative or unstructured data
  • Experience with machine learning techniques including clustering, decision trees, and predictive modeling
  • Extensive content knowledge of U.S. healthcare system, including understanding common business questions about the commercially insured population, value-based care, and point solutions serving the employer-sponsored insurance market
  • Master's degree or PhD with a focus on health care analytics, operations research, data science, statistics or engineering
  • Peer-reviewed research outputs in fields including applied statistics, health care analytics, informatics, operations, and medicine

To be eligible for this role, you must be authorized to work in the United States. We do not offer any type of employment-based immigration sponsorship for this role. Likewise, JPMorgan Chase & Co. will not provide any assistance or sign any documentation in support of any other form of immigration sponsorship or benefit, including optional practical training (OPT) or curricular practical training (CPT).
About Us
JPMorganChase, one of the oldest financial institutions, offers innovative financial solutions to millions of consumers, small businesses and many of the world's most prominent corporate, institutional and government clients under the J.P. Morgan and Chase brands. Our history spans over 200 years and today we are a leader in investment banking, consumer and small business banking, commercial banking, financial transaction processing and asset management.
We offer a competitive total rewards package including base salary determined based on the role, experience, skill set and location. Those in eligible roles may receive commission-based pay and/or discretionary incentive compensation, paid in the form of cash and/or forfeitable equity, awarded in recognition of individual achievements and contributions. We also offer a range of benefits and programs to meet employee needs, based on eligibility. These benefits include comprehensive health care coverage, on-site health and wellness centers, a retirement savings plan, backup childcare, tuition reimbursement, mental health support, financial coaching and more. Additional details about total compensation and benefits will be provided during the hiring process.
We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success. We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants' and employees' religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs. Visit our FAQs for more information about requesting an accommodation.
JPMorgan Chase & Co. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Disability/Veterans
About the Team
Our professionals in our Corporate Functions cover a diverse range of areas from finance and risk to human resources and marketing. Our corporate teams are an essential part of our company, ensuring that we're setting our businesses, clients, customers and employees up for success.

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