As of April 01, 2026, the average annual salary for Outpatient Coder in Chicago, IL is $74,287, equivalent to $36 per hour, $1,429 weekly, or $6,191 monthly. These figures, sourced from Salary.com’s real-time job posting scans, highlight competitive earning potential for Outpatient Coder in cities like Santa Clara, San Jose, and Fremont.

Annually Salaries for Outpatient Coder in Chicago, IL vary widely, spanning from $58,266 to $90,790. Most professionals fall between the 25th percentile ($65,901) and 75th percentile ($82,925), while top earners (90th percentile) make $90,790 per year. This $17,024 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 264 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 $58,266 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $65,901 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
50th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $74,287 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
75th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $82,925 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
90th Percentile Outpatient Coder Salary $90,790 Chicago, IL April 01, 2026
25% $65,901 10% $58,266 90% $90,790 75% $82,925 $74,287 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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These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Outpatient Coder in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Outpatient Coder ranges from $65,901 to $82,925 with the average base salary of $74,287. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $64,328 to $83,516 with the average total cash compensation of $72,910.

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