As of May 18, 2021, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in the US is $61,492, equivalent to $30 per hour, $1,183 weekly, or $5,124 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Inpatient Coder in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Inpatient Coder in the US vary widely, spanning from $48,214 to $75,118. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($54,542) and 75th percentile ($68,624), while top earners (90th percentile) make $75,118 per year. This $14,082 pay gap underscores opportunities for salary growth through certifications, specialized skills like Initiative or Physiology, or targeting high-paying regions like District of Columbia or California.

Location and experience significantly influence earnings. For example, District of Columbia Inpatient Coder often earn 11.3% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies and industry startups. Professionals are advised to focus on high-growth sectors like to offset market challenges.

Based on HR-reported data: a national average with a geographic differential
Inpatient Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $48,214 US May 18, 2021
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $54,542 US May 18, 2021
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $61,492 US May 18, 2021
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $68,624 US May 18, 2021
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $75,118 US May 18, 2021
25% $54,542 10% $48,214 90% $75,118 75% $68,624 $61,492 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Inpatient Coder ?

A clinical coder - also known as clinical coding officer, diagnostic coder, medical coder, nosologist or medical records technician - is a health information professional whose main duties are to analyse clinical statements and assign standard codes using a classification system. The data produced are an integral part of health information management, and are used by local and national governments, private healthcare organizations and international agencies for various purposes, including medical and health services research, epidemiological studies, health resource allocation, case mix manag...

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