Optum employees working as HCC Coder in US have attributed a compensation and benefits rating of 2.2 out of 5 stars, based on 25 ratings. This is 4% lower than the average of HCC Coder professionals at Optum worldwide.
The salary trajectory of a HCC Coder ranges between locations and employers. The salary starts at $59,002 per year (estimate) and goes up to $72,048 per year (estimate) for the highest level of seniority.
The estimated average salary for a HCC Coder at Optum is $87,099 per year or $42 per hour, but some professionals have reported earning up to roughly $136,304 per year (90th percentile). The typical pay range is between $69,110 (25th percentile) and $110,460 (75th percentile) annually. This is based on 18 salaries submitted by Optum HCC Coder professionals on Glassdoor, as of Jul 2026.
HCC Coder professionals typically earn between $33 and $53 per hour.
HCC Coder professionals typically earn between $5,759 and $9,205 monthly.