As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Medical Coder in Indianapolis, IN is $58,750, equivalent to $28 per hour, $1,130 weekly, or $4,896 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 $46,082 to $71,802. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($52,119) and 75th percentile ($65,582), while top earners (90th percentile) make $71,802 per year. This $13,463 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 $46,082 Indianapolis, IN May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $52,119 Indianapolis, IN May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $58,750 Indianapolis, IN May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $65,582 Indianapolis, IN May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Medical Coder Salary $71,802 Indianapolis, IN May 01, 2026
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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 $52,119 to $65,582 with the average base salary of $58,750. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $50,980 to $66,187 with the average total cash compensation of $57,783.

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