As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in Iowa is $58,976, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,134 weekly, or $4,915 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 Iowa vary widely, spanning from $46,251 to $72,072. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,316) and 75th percentile ($65,831), while top earners (90th percentile) make $72,072 per year. This $13,515 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, Iowa Inpatient Coder often earn 4.3% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Iowa currently ranks 33 nationwide 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 $46,251 IA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $52,316 IA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $58,976 IA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $65,831 IA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $72,072 IA November 01, 2026
25% $52,316 10% $46,251 90% $72,072 75% $65,831 $58,976 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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Location Ackley, IA Avg. Salary $57,634 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ackworth, IA Avg. Salary $59,878 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adair, IA Avg. Salary $57,919 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Adel, IA Avg. Salary $59,709 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Afton, IA Avg. Salary $58,233 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Agency, IA Avg. Salary $57,693 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Ainsworth, IA Avg. Salary $57,837 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Akron, IA Avg. Salary $56,556 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Albert City, IA Avg. Salary $57,548 Date Updated November 01, 2026
Location Albia, IA Avg. Salary $58,093 Date Updated November 01, 2026
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