As of June 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Outpatient Coder in Chicago, IL is $74,315, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,429 weekly, or $6,193 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 Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $58,285 to $90,824. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,924) and 75th percentile ($82,956), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,824 per year. This $17,032 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, Chicago Outpatient Coder often earn 1.4% higher than national averages. However, Chicago currently ranks 249 statewide for Outpatient 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
Outpatient Coder Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $58,285 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $65,924 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
50th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $74,315 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
75th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $82,956 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
90th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $90,824 Chicago, IL June 01, 2026
25% $65,924 10% $58,285 90% $90,824 75% $82,956 $74,315 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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