Salary by experience
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| Experience | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 0-2 yrs | CHF 89'341 |
| 3-5 yrs | CHF 100'000 |
| 6-8 yrs | CHF 110'000 |
| 9-11 yrs | CHF 120'000 |
| 12-21 yrs | CHF 129'050 |
| 21+ yrs | CHF 111'800 |
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Swiss professionsHealthcare
Medizinische/r Kodierer/in BP
You code patient data for billing and research.
01 · Overview
What this profession is about
You record and check medical data. You create statistics and help clinics plan their resources.
Precise data is essential in healthcare. As a Medizinische/r Kodierer/in BP, you turn complex treatment records into standard codes. These details control billing. They support epidemiological studies. They also help clinics plan capacity efficiently. You work closely with doctors, nurses, and insurers. This ensures transparent processes in modern healthcare.
FieldHealthcare
Education pathContinuing Education Profession
IndustryAdministration, Business & Management
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02 · Salary
What you can earn
✓ Strong salary match
Salaries reflect Swiss market data. Range covers entry to senior. Salary reference based on Specialist Data Mining. Based on 1,190 observations, updated 7 months ago.
Salary trend
+17% over decadeView as table
| Period | Salary (CHF) |
|---|---|
| 2014-2016 | CHF 90'000 |
| 2017-2019 | CHF 97'146 |
| 2020-2022 | CHF 100'000 |
| 2023-2025 | CHF 105'000 |
Top earning cantons
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| Canton | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Basel-Stadt | CHF 120'000 | 76 |
| Zug | CHF 113'700 | 16 |
| Berne | CHF 112'000 | 72 |
| St. Gallen | CHF 111'952 | 14 |
| Zurich | CHF 106'350 | 374 |
| Fribourg | CHF 104'000 | 17 |
Top paying industries
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| Industry | Salary | Obs. |
|---|---|---|
| Chemicals / Pharmaceuticals | CHF 114'450 | 73 |
| Transport / Logistics | CHF 110'000 | 43 |
| Insurance | CHF 110'000 | 70 |
| Banking / Financial institutions | CHF 107'100 | 240 |
| Industry various | CHF 107'100 | 47 |
| Medical Technology | CHF 106'125 | 20 |
03 · Pathway
How to enter and grow
- 🎓 Medizinische/r Kodierer/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
- ⏱ 20 Tage, verteilt auf 4 Monate (Fortgeschrittenenkurs)
Official education path
The advanced course lasts 20 days over four months. It covers basic medical knowledge and coding fundamentals.
Typical training path
Medizinische/r Kodierer/in mit eidg. Fachausweis
Curriculum
- Medizinisches Grundwissen Gesundheitswesen und Kodierungsgrundlagen Kodierung
Prerequisites
- eidgenössisches Fähigkeitszeugnis (EFZ) in the medical/nursing or commercial field or equivalent qualification and at least 3 years of professional experience, including at least 2 years as a Medizinische/r Kodierer/in
- at least 4 years of professional experience in the medical or nursing field, including at least 2 years as a Medizinische/r Kodierer/in
Requirements
- solid medical knowledge
- enjoyment of administrative activity
- technical understanding
- enjoyment of computer work
- 1Medizinisches Grundwissen Gesundheitswesen und Kodierungsgrundlagen Kodierung
Where this can lead
Career changers can enter with a medical, nursing, or commercial basic qualification, plus relevant professional experience.
04 · Skills & fit
What it takes
Required skills
- Medical knowledge
- Systematic work style
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
Personality fit
- Swiss career path
- Career transition
- Professional growth
05 · Daily reality
What the work feels like
Typical day
You sit at your desk and check electronic patient records for completeness. You compare medical findings with current classification systems. You adjust the codes when needed.
- You carefully code patient data according to international classification systems.
- You check data quality during external audits.
- You report identified errors directly to the administration.
- You develop databases for medical statistics.
- You support medical staff with questions.
- You record data for diagnosis-related groups and billing.
- You provide the basis for epidemiological monitoring.
- You follow strict data protection laws when processing data.
Working conditions
You mainly work in hospitals. You also work for insurers, audit firms, or statistical offices. Your hours are often flexible. You cooperate daily with doctors, nursing staff, and financial controllers.
Where to learn
- SGMC Schweiz. Gesellschaft für Medizinische Codierung Daniela Hager, Präsidentin3902 Glis
- H+ Bildung HintereBahnhostrasse 32, 5000 Aarau
Strengths
- Medical knowledge
- Systematic work style
- Technical understanding
- Communication skills
Trade-offs
- High responsibility
- Regular training
- Focus on office work
- Pressure for precision
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