As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in Los Angeles, CA is $68,091, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,309 weekly, or $5,674 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 Los Angeles, CA vary widely, spanning from $53,399 to $83,211. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,401) and 75th percentile ($76,005), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,211 per year. This $15,604 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, Los Angeles Inpatient Coder often earn 0.2% higher than national averages. However, Los Angeles currently ranks 69 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 $53,399 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $60,401 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $68,091 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $76,005 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $83,211 Los Angeles, CA November 01, 2026
25% $60,401 10% $53,399 90% $83,211 75% $76,005 $68,091 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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