As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in Columbus, GA is $54,484, equivalent to $26 per hour, $1,048 weekly, or $4,540 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 Columbus, GA vary widely, spanning from $42,728 to $66,582. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($48,330) and 75th percentile ($60,816), while top earners (90th percentile) make $66,582 per year. This $12,486 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, Columbus Inpatient Coder often earn 8.3% lower than national averages. However, Columbus currently ranks 779 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 $42,728 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $48,330 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $54,484 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $60,816 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $66,582 Columbus, GA November 01, 2026
25% $48,330 10% $42,728 90% $66,582 75% $60,816 $54,484 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Inpatient Coder in Columbus, GA. The base salary for Inpatient Coder ranges from $48,330 to $60,816 with the average base salary of $54,484. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $48,144 to $62,721 with the average total cash compensation of $54,702.

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About Columbus, Georgia    Columbus is one of Georgia's three Fall Line Cities, along with Augusta and Macon. The Fall Line is where the hilly lands of the Piedmont plateau meet....More

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