As of October 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in Columbia, MD is $64,057, equivalent to $31 per hour, $1,232 weekly, or $5,338 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Inpatient Coder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Inpatient Coder in Columbia, MD vary widely, spanning from $50,235 to $78,282. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($56,822) and 75th percentile ($71,503), while top earners (90th percentile) make $78,282 per year. This $14,681 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, Columbia Inpatient Coder often earn 0.8% higher than national averages. However, Columbia currently ranks 231 statewide for Inpatient Coder job salary. 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 $50,235 Columbia, MD October 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $56,822 Columbia, MD October 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $64,057 Columbia, MD October 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $71,503 Columbia, MD October 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $78,282 Columbia, MD October 01, 2026
25% $56,822 10% $50,235 90% $78,282 75% $71,503 $64,057 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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