As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in Fargo, ND is $59,226, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,139 weekly, or $4,936 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 Fargo, ND vary widely, spanning from $46,458 to $72,384. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,543) and 75th percentile ($66,113), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,384 per year. This $13,570 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, Fargo Inpatient Coder often earn 2.5% lower than national averages. However, Fargo currently ranks 518 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 $46,458 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $52,543 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $59,226 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $66,113 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $72,384 Fargo, ND February 01, 2026
25% $52,543 10% $46,458 90% $72,384 75% $66,113 $59,226 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 Fargo, ND. The base salary for Inpatient Coder ranges from $52,543 to $66,113 with the average base salary of $59,226. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,048 to $66,276 with the average total cash compensation of $57,862.

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About Fargo, North Dakota    Fargo is a core city of the Fargo-Moorhead metropolitan area, which also includes Moorhead, West Fargo, and Dilworth as well as outlying communities. ....More

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