Is Optum a good company to work for as a Coding Analyst?

Coding Analyst professionals working at Optum have rated their employer with 3.5 out of 5 stars in 123 Glassdoor reviews. This is a higher than average score with the overall rating of Optum employees being 3.4 out of 5 stars. Search open Coding Analyst Jobs at Optum now and start preparing for your job interview by browsing frequently asked Coding Analyst interview questions at Optum .

Does Optum pay Coding Analyst employees well?

Coding Analyst professionals rate their compensation and benefits at Optum with 3.2 out of 5 stars based on 123 anonymously submitted employee reviews. This is equal to the company average rating for salary and benefits. Find out more about Coding Analyst salaries at Optum.

How happy are Coding Analyst professionals working at Optum?

57% of Coding Analyst employees at Optum would recommend their employer to a friend. This rating has decreased by 19% in the past 12 months. Coding Analyst professionals have also rated Optum with a 3.6 rating for work-life-balance, 3.7 rating for diversity and inclusion, 3.5 rating for culture and values and 3.6 rating for career opportunities.

What are the top reviewed jobs at Optum?

Software Engineer (1142) , Senior Software Engineer (722) , Customer Service Representative (341) , Associate Software Engineer (339) , Nurse Practitioner (188) , Director (184) , Business Analyst (182) , Registered Nurse (143) , Manager (140) , Data Engineer (131) , Medical Coder (129) , Associate Director (128) , Customer Service Representative (CSR) (123) , Project Manager (119) , Data Scientist (115)

What are the pros of working at Optum according to real employee reviews?

"Good work life balance and have to go only 10 days in a month as per our choice" ((in 1929 reviews)); "Benefits are good and they are large" ((in 842 reviews)); "For ppl who just want good pay and basic work this is the best you can get" ((in 688 reviews)); "Flexible work from home schedule" ((in 606 reviews)); "Good culture and policies" ((in 588 reviews))

What are the cons of working at Optum according to real employee reviews?

"Poor management and lack of cooperation." ((in 636 reviews)); "Low salary and very low yearly increases" ((in 437 reviews)); "Frequent layoffs and no warn notices." ((in 306 reviews)); "No bonuses and cost of living raise is not sufficient" ((in 171 reviews)); "No team sprit No onboarding process on joining No training Only interested in monitoring staff output" ((in 135 reviews))

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3.5

57% would recommend to a friend

(123 total reviews)

Patrick Conway

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42% positive business outlook

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3.7

Diversity & inclusion

3.6

Work/Life balance

3.6

Career opportunities

3.5

Culture & values

3.2

Compensation and benefits

3.0

Senior management

Coding Analyst employees have rated Optum with 3.5 out of 5 stars, based on 123 company reviews on Glassdoor. This indicates that most Coding Analyst professionals have a good working experience there. Optum is rated in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) by Coding Analyst professionals compared to other employers within the Healthcare industry (3.4 stars).

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5.0

Jul 18, 2026

Excellent environment for coders with supportive culture

Medical coder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Optum provides an excellent, stable environment for Medical Coders. The company offers great training programs and continuous learning opportunities, which are perfect for career growth. The work-life balance is highly supportive, and the company culture emphasizes collaboration and employee well-being. Additionally, the infrastructure, benefits, and management support make it a fantastic place to work long-term.

Cons

Because it is a massive organization under UnitedHealth Group, internal processes, HR compliance, and system updates can sometimes feel a bit slow or bureaucratic. However, this is expected for a company of this scale and doesn't take away from the overall great experience.

3.0

Jul 13, 2026

Remote work with good benefits, but low raises

Medical coder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Remote, flexible scheduling, full benefits package, although health insurance could be better especially since they ARE a health insurance company

Cons

Very little merit increase annually, usually only 1-2% not even cost of living

5.0

Jun 25, 2026

Good salary and job security with target focus

Medical coder

Recommend

CEO approval

Business Outlook

Pros

Good salary, job security, work from home opportunity

Cons

Target oriented but overall good

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