As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in Louisiana is $58,529, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,126 weekly, or $4,877 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 Louisiana vary widely, spanning from $45,908 to $71,532. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($51,923) and 75th percentile ($65,335), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,532 per year. This $13,412 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, Louisiana Inpatient Coder often earn 4.9% lower than national averages due to demand from Fortune 66 companies. However, Louisiana currently ranks 35 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 $45,908 LA May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $51,923 LA May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $58,529 LA May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $65,335 LA May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $71,532 LA May 01, 2026
25% $51,923 10% $45,908 90% $71,532 75% $65,335 $58,529 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 Abbeville, LA Avg. Salary $54,363 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Abita Springs, LA Avg. Salary $55,515 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Acme, LA Avg. Salary $53,771 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Addis, LA Avg. Salary $57,365 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Aimwell, LA Avg. Salary $53,482 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Akers, LA Avg. Salary $56,124 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Albany, LA Avg. Salary $55,874 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Alexandria, LA Avg. Salary $52,918 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Ama, LA Avg. Salary $57,485 Date Updated May 01, 2026
Location Amelia, LA Avg. Salary $54,878 Date Updated May 01, 2026
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