As of May 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Outpatient Coder in the US is $71,899, equivalent to $35 per hour, $1,383 weekly, or $5,992 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Outpatient Coder in cities like San Jose, Santa Clara, and San Francisco.

Annually Salaries for Outpatient Coder in the US vary widely, spanning from $56,396 to $87,872. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($63,784) and 75th percentile ($80,260), while top earners (90th percentile) make $87,872 per year. This $16,476 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, District of Columbia Outpatient Coder often earn 10.7% above national averages due to demand from Fortune 33 companies and industry startups. 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
Outpatient Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $56,396 US May 01, 2026
25th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $63,784 US May 01, 2026
50th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $71,899 US May 01, 2026
75th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $80,260 US May 01, 2026
90th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $87,872 US May 01, 2026
25% $63,784 10% $56,396 90% $87,872 75% $80,260 $71,899 50%(Median) Didn’t find job title? Click
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What is an Outpatient 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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