As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in Des Moines, IA is $60,443, equivalent to $29 per hour, $1,162 weekly, or $5,037 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 Des Moines, IA vary widely, spanning from $47,402 to $73,865. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($53,617) and 75th percentile ($67,468), while top earners (90th percentile) make $73,865 per year. This $13,851 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, Des Moines Inpatient Coder often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Des Moines currently ranks 416 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 $47,402 Des Moines, IA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $53,617 Des Moines, IA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $60,443 Des Moines, IA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $67,468 Des Moines, IA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $73,865 Des Moines, IA November 01, 2026
25% $53,617 10% $47,402 90% $73,865 75% $67,468 $60,443 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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