As of November 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Indianapolis, IN is $58,816, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,131 weekly, or $4,901 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Medical Coder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Medical Coder in Indianapolis, IN vary widely, spanning from $46,125 to $71,876. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,173) and 75th percentile ($65,652), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,876 per year. This $13,479 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, Indianapolis Medical Coder often earn 1.4% lower than national averages. However, Indianapolis currently ranks 451 statewide for Medical 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
Medical Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $46,125 Indianapolis, IN November 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $52,173 Indianapolis, IN November 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $58,816 Indianapolis, IN November 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $65,652 Indianapolis, IN November 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $71,876 Indianapolis, IN November 01, 2026
25% $52,173 10% $46,125 90% $71,876 75% $65,652 $58,816 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is a Medical 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 Medical Coder in Indianapolis, IN. The base salary for Medical Coder ranges from $52,173 to $65,652 with the average base salary of $58,816. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $51,972 to $67,708 with the average total cash compensation of $59,051.

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