Optum Chennai Medical Coder 1 Salaries by 6 Employees (Updated 2025)

1 - 4 years exp.

₹2.2 Lakhs - ₹5.5 Lakhs

Salary of majority employees

21% less than the average Medical Coder 1 Salary in Healthcare Companies for 1 - 4 years of experience

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Last Updated: 29 Dec 2024

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Optum Medical Coder 1 Salary

1 - 4 years exp. (6 salaries)

₹2.2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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Teleperformance Medical Coder 1 Salary 0 - 3 years exp. (7 salaries)	₹2 L/yr - ₹2.5 L/yr 29% less
S2m Health Medical Coder 1 Salary 1 - 3 years exp. (4 salaries)	₹3.3 L/yr - ₹5 L/yr 50% more
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Savista Global Solutions Medical Coder 1 Salary 1 year exp. (4 salaries)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹3.5 L/yr 18% less
XL Health Medical Coder 1 Salary 3 - 5 years exp. (3 salaries)	₹5.1 L/yr - ₹5.4 L/yr 69% more

Medical Coder 1 salary at Optum ranges between ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 year to 4 years. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Optum.

Experience wise Optum Medical Coder 1 salaries in Chennai

Last Updated: 29 Dec 2024

Experience	Avg Annual Salary
1 year (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹3 L/yr
2 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹2.2 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr
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3 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹3 L/yr - ₹6.1 L/yr
4 years (AmbitionBox Estimate)	₹1.5 L/yr - ₹5.5 L/yr

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Salary related reviews for Optum

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

+3 more

Senior Process Associate in Chennai

Full Time

Healthcare & Life Sciences Department

4.0

• posted on 05 Aug 2023

3.0

for Salary and Benefits

Likes

This is the safe and secure company. If u want to learn new things daily. Then Optum is a tutor. If you want to stick with a process, then Optum is a companion

Skill development - Good

+4 more

Dislikes

......... Saturday working - During high volume, they insist us to work Saturday's. But it cost normal one day salary.... Not a double salary or neithet excess allowances.

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What is the salary of Medical Coder 1 at Optum Chennai?

Medical Coder 1 salary at Optum in Chennai ranges between ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs for experience between 1 years to 4 years. According to our estimates it is 21% less than the average Medical Coder 1 Salary in India. Salary estimates are based on 6 latest salaries received from various employees of Optum Chennai.

How does the salary of a Medical Coder 1 at Optum Chennai compare with the average salary range for this job?

The average salary of a Medical Coder 1 at Optum is 21% less than the average salary of a Medical Coder 1 in Chennai. To know exact salary insights, login to view.

Which similar companies are paying more than Optum to a Medical Coder 1 in Chennai?

XL Health Medical Coder 1 Salary - ₹5.1 Lakhs to ₹5.4 Lakhs per year
S2m Health Medical Coder 1 Salary - ₹3.3 Lakhs to ₹5.0 Lakhs per year

What is the salary of a Medical Coder 1 in companies similar to Optum in Chennai?

Savista Global Solutions Medical Coder 1 Salary - ₹1.5 Lakhs to ₹3.5 Lakhs per year
Teleperformance Medical Coder 1 Salary - ₹2.0 Lakhs to ₹2.5 Lakhs per year

What is the estimated take home salary of a Medical Coder 1 at Optum in Chennai?

The estimated take-home salary of a Medical Coder 1 at Optum ranges between ₹21,798 per month to ₹23,284 per month in Chennai. The take-home salary calculation is based on the average Optum Medical Coder 1 salary in India which ranges between ₹2.2 Lakhs to ₹5.5 Lakhs per year for employees with experience between 1 years to 4 years. Check how did we calculate take home salary?

What is the notice period for Medical Coder 1 at Optum in Chennai?

According to AmbitionBox, 71% of the Optum Medical Coder 1s in Chennai reported a notice period of 1 Month, 15% reported a notice period of 2 Months and the remaining reported other notice period durations. This is based on 7 responses on AmbitionBox in last 2 years.

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