As of February 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Inpatient Coder in Washington, DC is $68,116, equivalent to $33 per hour, $1,310 weekly, or $5,676 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 Washington, DC vary widely, spanning from $53,432 to $83,248. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($60,430) and 75th percentile ($76,037), while top earners (90th percentile) make $83,248 per year. This $15,607 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, Washington Inpatient Coder often earn 0.0% higher than national averages. However, Washington currently ranks 84 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 $53,432 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
25th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $60,430 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
50th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $68,116 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
75th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $76,037 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
90th Percentile Inpatient Coder Salary $83,248 Washington, DC February 01, 2026
25% $60,430 10% $53,432 90% $83,248 75% $76,037 $68,116 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 Washington, DC. The base salary for Inpatient Coder ranges from $60,430 to $76,037 with the average base salary of $68,116. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $58,711 to $76,224 with the average total cash compensation of $66,547.

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