E-3 Visa Coding Specialist Jobs
Coding Specialist roles in healthcare and insurance qualify as E-3 specialty occupations when the position requires a degree in health information management, computer science, or a related field. Australian professionals can secure E-3 visa sponsorship without competing in a lottery, making U.S. employer outreach more straightforward than for most other work visas.
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Faculty Practice Plan Services (FPPS) has outstanding opportunities for a full-time (100% FTE, 40 hours/week), day shift, CODING SPECIALIST 2.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 40 hours per week
- Day Shift
- This position is Remote
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify all billable services (regardless of location rendered) requiring professional fee billing, as determined jointly by UWP and the Clinical Department.
- Review all applicable data sources (EPIC, ORCA, Mindscape,) or other, as applicable, for new admissions, transfers, discharges, expirations, ambulatory procedures, ambulatory visits or other possible sources of billable services.
- Access and review all available electronic or other appropriate information to identify billable services requiring professional fee billing.
- As necessary, request patient medical charts (for non-electronic providers).
- Code all documented required professional services, ensuring all are coded using the appropriate CPT & ICD-10 codes. Ensures coded services, provider charges and medical record documentation meet appropriate guidelines or standards.
- Reviews and resolves coding denials and coding claim edits in Epic daily as part of routine operations.
- Consult with physicians, as appropriate, to verify services rendered and documented. Provide feedback to assist in provider understanding of coding and documentation issues and opportunities.
- Assist physicians and/or their representatives with questions pertaining to professional fees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC).
- Two years coding experience or equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN SERVICES
UW Medicine Faculty Practice Plan Services (FPPS) supports UW Physicians (UWP), a practice group for more than 1,800 physicians and other healthcare professionals associated with UW Medicine. UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Medical Center - Northwest, the UW School of Medicine, Valley Medical Center, and Airlift Northwest. UWP members also practice at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a partnership of UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$31.53 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$45.13 hourly
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
Job Description
Faculty Practice Plan Services (FPPS) has outstanding opportunities for a full-time (100% FTE, 40 hours/week), day shift, CODING SPECIALIST 2.
WORK SCHEDULE
- 40 hours per week
- Day Shift
- This position is Remote
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Identify all billable services (regardless of location rendered) requiring professional fee billing, as determined jointly by UWP and the Clinical Department.
- Review all applicable data sources (EPIC, ORCA, Mindscape,) or other, as applicable, for new admissions, transfers, discharges, expirations, ambulatory procedures, ambulatory visits or other possible sources of billable services.
- Access and review all available electronic or other appropriate information to identify billable services requiring professional fee billing.
- As necessary, request patient medical charts (for non-electronic providers).
- Code all documented required professional services, ensuring all are coded using the appropriate CPT & ICD-10 codes. Ensures coded services, provider charges and medical record documentation meet appropriate guidelines or standards.
- Reviews and resolves coding denials and coding claim edits in Epic daily as part of routine operations.
- Consult with physicians, as appropriate, to verify services rendered and documented. Provide feedback to assist in provider understanding of coding and documentation issues and opportunities.
- Assist physicians and/or their representatives with questions pertaining to professional fees.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Certified as a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P), Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder (CIRCC), Radiology Certified Coder (RCC) or Radiation Oncology Certified Coder (ROCC).
- Two years coding experience or equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT FACULTY PRACTICE PLAN SERVICES
UW Medicine Faculty Practice Plan Services (FPPS) supports UW Physicians (UWP), a practice group for more than 1,800 physicians and other healthcare professionals associated with UW Medicine. UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Medical Center - Northwest, the UW School of Medicine, Valley Medical Center, and Airlift Northwest. UWP members also practice at the Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, a partnership of UW Medicine, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, and Seattle Children’s Hospital.
Teamwork. Community. Opportunity. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
Compensation, Benefits and Position Details
Pay Range Minimum:
$31.53 hourly
Pay Range Maximum:
$45.13 hourly
Other Compensation:
Benefits:
For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/
Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)
Temporary or Regular?
This is a regular position
FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):
100.00%
Union/Bargaining Unit:
SEIU Local 925 Nonsupervisory
About the UW
Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives – on our campuses, in our state and around the world.
UW employees bring their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier world. In return, they enjoy outstanding benefits, opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Our Commitment
The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding E-3 Visa Sponsorship as a Coding Specialist
Verify your credential maps to the role
Your Australian degree title needs to align with the specific coding specialty you're applying for. A health information management or biomedical science degree supports medical coding roles; a generic IT degree may not satisfy a specialty occupation assessment without additional documentation.
Target employers with existing compliance infrastructure
Healthcare systems, hospital networks, and large medical billing firms already process LCA filings regularly. Focusing your search on these organizations shortens the sponsorship conversation because HR and legal teams know the E-3 visa requirements and don't need educating from scratch.
Search for E-3 sponsorship through Migrate Mate
Migrate Mate filters U.S. Coding Specialist roles by E-3 visa sponsorship willingness, so you're not cold-applying to employers unfamiliar with Australian visa requirements. Use Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service to handle your LCA and visa paperwork once an offer is confirmed.
Clarify remote versus onsite work before filing
The LCA your employer files with DOL must list the worksite address. If your role is fully remote or involves multiple locations, the employer needs to file a separate LCA for each worksite state, which affects preparation time and should be confirmed before your offer letter is finalized.
Address the specialty occupation question directly in interviews
Coding Specialist positions occasionally draw USCIS scrutiny over whether a degree is genuinely required. Prepare to explain how your specific role requires theoretical coding and classification knowledge that a non-degree hire couldn't perform, referencing your employer's job description and your own qualifications.
Time your consulate appointment around LCA certification
DOL typically certifies LCAs within seven business days, but your consulate interview can't be scheduled until certification is complete. Build this window into your start date negotiation with your employer so your timeline to Australia's U.S. consulates stays realistic.
E-3 Visa Coding Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find Coding Specialist jobs that offer E-3 visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to search for Coding Specialist roles where U.S. employers are already open to E-3 sponsorship. Most standard job boards don't filter by visa type, which means you'll spend significant time reaching out to employers who aren't set up to sponsor. Migrate Mate surfaces relevant roles specifically for Australian professionals and connects you with employers familiar with the E-3 process.
How much does it cost to get an E-3 visa?
Migrate Mate's E-3 filing service covers the entire process for $499, including the Labor Condition Application, visa document preparation, and consulate appointment guidance. Traditional immigration lawyers charge $2,000–$5,000+ for the same work. The E-3 has less paperwork than most work visas, so paying thousands for legal help is usually unnecessary.
Does a Coding Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for E-3 purposes?
It depends on how the position is defined. Medical coding and clinical coding roles that require a degree in health information management, biomedical science, or a related field typically qualify. Roles where the employer would accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to support. The job description and your employer's internal requirements both factor into the USCIS assessment, so the framing of the offer letter matters.
How does the E-3 compare to H-1B for a Coding Specialist in the U.S.?
The E-3 has a dedicated 10,500-slot annual allocation exclusively for Australian nationals, and that cap has never been fully used, so there's no lottery and no random selection. H-1B visa requires entering an annual lottery with a historically low selection rate. For a Coding Specialist who holds Australian citizenship, the E-3 is a substantially more predictable path: you apply when you have an offer, not six months in advance with uncertain results.
Can I transfer my E-3 status if I change employers after arriving in the U.S.?
Yes, but you need to restart the process with the new employer. Your new employer files a fresh LCA with DOL and you'll need to either apply for a new E-3 visa at a U.S. consulate or, in some cases, request a change of status through USCIS. You can't simply transfer the existing approval. Starting the new employer's paperwork before your current role ends helps avoid a gap in authorized work status.