Optum Chennai Junior Medical Coder Salaries by 70+ Employees (Updated 2025)

0 - 2 years exp.

₹1.8 Lakh - ₹4 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

At par with the average Junior Medical Coder Salary in Healthcare Companies for 0 - 2 years of experience

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Healthcare & Life Sciences Junior Medical Coder Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (48 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr
Risk Management & Compliance Junior Medical Coder Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹2.3 L/yr - ₹2.8 L/yr
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Research & Development Junior Medical Coder Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (3 salaries)	₹2.5 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
IT & Information Security Junior Medical Coder Salary 0 - 1 year exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.4 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
Environment Health & Safety Junior Medical Coder Salary 1 - 2 years exp. (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.7 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr

Last Updated: 30 Jan 2025

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Optum Junior Medical Coder Salary

0 - 2 years exp. (76 salaries)

₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr

Company name	Avg Annual Salary	Open Jobs
Episource Junior Medical Coder Salary 0 - 5 years exp. (146 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 8% less
MiraMed Ajuba Junior Medical Coder Salary 1 - 4 years exp. (36 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 27% more
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S2m Health Care Junior Medical Coder Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (9 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr 28% less
AGS Health Junior Medical Coder Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹1.6 L/yr - ₹3.2 L/yr 15% less
CorroHealth Junior Medical Coder Salary 0 - 2 years exp. (6 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 11% more

Junior Medical Coder salary at Optum ranges between ₹1.8 Lakh to ₹4 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. Salary estimates are based on 76 latest salaries received from various employees of Optum.

Experience wise Optum Junior Medical Coder salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 30 Jan 2025

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
Fresher (11 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr
1 year (39 salaries)	₹1.8 L/yr - ₹4 L/yr
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2 years (26 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹3.6 L/yr

Similar Designation salaries in Optum

Medical Coder Salary

(350 salaries)

₹1.57 L/yr - ₹6 L/yr

Team Lead Salary

(19 salaries)

₹6 L/yr - ₹15.56 L/yr

Senior Medical Coder Salary

(17 salaries)

₹3.55 L/yr - ₹8.17 L/yr

Quality Analyst Salary

(6 salaries)

₹3.2 L/yr - ₹9.2 L/yr

Top skills at Optum for Junior Medical Coder

medical coding Bsc ICD Biotechnology

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3.2

Rated by 9 employees for salary & benefits

Junior Medical Coder (working remotely)

Full Time

Other Department

4.0

• posted on 16 Oct 2023

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Company culture is good . Friendly environment is there.

Company culture - Good

Dislikes

Salary structure . I got salary only 14.5k in this PG rent 6.5k ..this is really enough for me .. When I am going to do incentive means I got if not only 14.5k.. We also please think ... I hope u understand

Salary - Poor

+1 more

Medical Coder in Mumbai

Full Time

Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

1.0

• posted on 09 Dec 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Nothing for now. Last year it is used to be one of the best organisation. When it is used to be Episource. Now after Optum acquiring it becomes worst.

Dislikes

...get Pressure . Rude behaviour by management. Not appreciating employees efforts. Low salary

Salary - Bad

+6 more

Medical Coder in Chennai

Full Time

Other Department

3.0

• posted on 09 Dec 2024

2.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Working atmosphere is good and there is no frequent change in project, which helps to know the project and get stable in quality and production

Job security - Good

Dislikes

Work pressure, no good salary hikes or promotion, Too much of internal politics which spoils the standards of an MNC.

Salary - Poor

+3 more

Claims Associate in Hyderabad / Secunderabad

Full Time

Customer Success, Service & Operations Department

5.0

• posted on 09 Oct 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

1. Positive environment 2. Job security 3. Friendly help from sme,s and team lead. 4. Friends are made rest of life.

Skill development - Good

+3 more

Dislikes

1.No salary hike as per market rates 2. Torture in case of pending work is left till eod.

Salary - Bad

+1 more

Medical Coder in Chennai

Full Time

Other Department

4.0

• posted on 02 May 2024

1.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

Ok first thing i have to say about this company is good for starting your career for medical background but don’t expect much salary because if you’re living like Chennai area this salary is not enough for single person

Skill development - Good

Dislikes

Incentive method and not showing proper package details it varying from crct to salary slip it’s big disappointment please consider and provide good package for medical coding job ppl in this job really working hard

Salary - Bad

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What is the salary of Junior Medical Coder at Optum Chennai?

Junior Medical Coder salary at Optum in Chennai ranges between ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs for less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. According to our estimates it is 1% more than the average Junior Medical Coder Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 76 latest salaries received from various employees of Optum Chennai.

How does the salary of a Junior Medical Coder at Optum Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Junior Medical Coder at Optum is 1% more than the average salary of a Junior Medical Coder in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

What are the top skills required to work as a Junior Medical Coder at Optum?

medical coding, Bsc, ICD and Biotechnology are some of the popular skills required to work as a Junior Medical Coder at Optum Chennai.

Which similar companies are paying more than Optum to a Junior Medical Coder in Chennai?

MiraMed Ajuba Junior Medical Coder Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year
CorroHealth Junior Medical Coder Salary - ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Junior Medical Coder in companies similar to Optum in Chennai?

Episource Junior Medical Coder Salary - ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
AGS Health Junior Medical Coder Salary - ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹3.2 Lakhs per year
S2m Health Care Junior Medical Coder Salary - ₹1.6 Lakhs to ₹2.5 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Junior Medical Coder at Optum in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Junior Medical Coder at Optum ranges between ₹18,612 per month to ₹20,296 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Optum Junior Medical Coder salary in India which ranges between ₹1.8 Lakhs to ₹4.0 Lakhs per year for employees with less than 1 year of experience to 2 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Junior Medical Coder at Optum in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 43% of the Optum Junior Medical Coders in Chennai reported a notice period of 2 Months, 26% reported a notice period of 15 days or less and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 94 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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