As of April 01, 2025, the average annual salary for an Inpatient Coder in Lafayette, LA is $52,228. Salary.com reports that pay typically ranges from $47,939 to $58,814, with most professionals earning between $44,034 and $64,811.
| Percentile | Salary | Location | Last Updated |
| 10th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary | $44,034 | Lafayette,LA | April 01, 2025 |
| 25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary | $47,939 | Lafayette,LA | April 01, 2025 |
| 50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary | $52,228 | Lafayette,LA | April 01, 2025 |
| 75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary | $58,814 | Lafayette,LA | April 01, 2025 |
| 90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary | $64,811 | Lafayette,LA | April 01, 2025 |
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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1 - 3 years experience
High School Diploma or Technical Certificate
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About Lafayette, Louisiana Lafayette is located at 30°13′N 92°2′W / 30.217°N 92.033°W / 30.217; -92.033 (30.2139, −92.0294) and has an elevation of 36 feet (11.0 m). Accordin....More
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