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Clinical Auditor roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process when employers can demonstrate no qualified U.S. workers are available. Healthcare systems and managed care organizations regularly file I-140 petitions for auditors with coding credentials, clinical compliance backgrounds, and advanced degrees in health information management.
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Summary:
HCC Coding Auditor Senior will perform code audits and abstraction using the Official Coding Guidelines for ICD-10-CM, AHA Coding Clinic Guidance, and in accordance with all state regulations, federal regulations, internal policies, and internal procedures. The HCC Coding Auditor Senior will be involved with activities of quality assurance auditing and risk adjustment code abstraction for the following programs: including but not limited to, Commercial Risk Adjustment, Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment, and HHS and Medicare RADV (Risk Adjustment Data Validation). This is an onsite position with a remote option.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Medical Record reviews and audits based on organizational priorities. These can include both prospective and concurrent Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) workflows as well as retrospective auditing. Review and audits may lead to the addition, deletion, adjustment, or confirmation of diagnoses for risk adjustment.
- Perform code abstraction and/or coding quality audits of medical records to ensure ICD-10-CM codes are accurately assigned and supported by clinical documentation to ensure adherence with CMS (HCC) Risk Adjustment guidelines.
- Perform coding quality audits within multiple EMRs, databases, and/or vendor platforms to support both employed and independent clinic risk adjustment strategies.
- Identifies revenue, reimbursement, and provider educational opportunities while remaining compliant with state and federal regulations.
- Prepare and/or perform auditing analysis and provide feedback on noncompliance issues detected through auditing.
- Complies with all aspects of coding, abides by all ethical standards, and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Conduct provider education and training regarding risk adjustment to help ensure accurate CMS payment and to improve the quality of care. This includes training venues such as provider offices, hospitals, webinars, conference calls, email correspondence, etc.
- Provides measurable, actionable solutions to providers that will result in improved accuracy for documentation and coding practices to ensure chronic conditions are recaptured annually.
- Ensures that rendered physician services for claim submission and any subsequent payments are as accurate as possible while complying with regulatory guidelines including CMS, DHS, and OIG.
- Assist coding leadership by making recommendations for process improvements to further enhance coding quality goals and outcomes.
- Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations through the use of current ICD-10-CM manual and other relevant material.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma required or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to drive within assigned areas or overnight travel for internal or external meetings.
- Capacity to attend remote provider meetings day/evening/weekends as needed within assigned regions as defined by manager/leadership.
Experience
- At least three (3) years of hospital inpatient/outpatient or medical office coding experience, preferably three (3) years risk adjustment coding experience.
- Prior experience teaching/training others on correct coding guidelines and have the ability to present to large groups of Physicians/Providers.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Coding certification required through AHIMA or AAPC (at least two of the below):
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
- Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CCS-P) preferred
- Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CPMA) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CDEO) preferred
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
HCC Coding Auditor Senior will perform code audits and abstraction using the Official Coding Guidelines for ICD-10-CM, AHA Coding Clinic Guidance, and in accordance with all state regulations, federal regulations, internal policies, and internal procedures. The HCC Coding Auditor Senior will be involved with activities of quality assurance auditing and risk adjustment code abstraction for the following programs: including but not limited to, Commercial Risk Adjustment, Medicare Advantage Risk Adjustment, and HHS and Medicare RADV (Risk Adjustment Data Validation). This is an onsite position with a remote option.
Responsibilities:
- Perform Medical Record reviews and audits based on organizational priorities. These can include both prospective and concurrent Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) workflows as well as retrospective auditing. Review and audits may lead to the addition, deletion, adjustment, or confirmation of diagnoses for risk adjustment.
- Perform code abstraction and/or coding quality audits of medical records to ensure ICD-10-CM codes are accurately assigned and supported by clinical documentation to ensure adherence with CMS (HCC) Risk Adjustment guidelines.
- Perform coding quality audits within multiple EMRs, databases, and/or vendor platforms to support both employed and independent clinic risk adjustment strategies.
- Identifies revenue, reimbursement, and provider educational opportunities while remaining compliant with state and federal regulations.
- Prepare and/or perform auditing analysis and provide feedback on noncompliance issues detected through auditing.
- Complies with all aspects of coding, abides by all ethical standards, and adheres to official coding guidelines.
- Conduct provider education and training regarding risk adjustment to help ensure accurate CMS payment and to improve the quality of care. This includes training venues such as provider offices, hospitals, webinars, conference calls, email correspondence, etc.
- Provides measurable, actionable solutions to providers that will result in improved accuracy for documentation and coding practices to ensure chronic conditions are recaptured annually.
- Ensures that rendered physician services for claim submission and any subsequent payments are as accurate as possible while complying with regulatory guidelines including CMS, DHS, and OIG.
- Assist coding leadership by making recommendations for process improvements to further enhance coding quality goals and outcomes.
- Responsible for maintaining current knowledge of coding guidelines and relevant federal regulations through the use of current ICD-10-CM manual and other relevant material.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma required or equivalent.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to drive within assigned areas or overnight travel for internal or external meetings.
- Capacity to attend remote provider meetings day/evening/weekends as needed within assigned regions as defined by manager/leadership.
Experience
- At least three (3) years of hospital inpatient/outpatient or medical office coding experience, preferably three (3) years risk adjustment coding experience.
- Prior experience teaching/training others on correct coding guidelines and have the ability to present to large groups of Physicians/Providers.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
- Coding certification required through AHIMA or AAPC (at least two of the below):
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) required
- Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CCS-P) preferred
- Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CPMA) preferred
- Certified Coding Specialist for Providers (CDEO) preferred
Work Schedule:
5 Days - 8 Hours
Work Type:
Full Time
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Clinical Auditor
Align your credentials with EB-2 requirements
EB-2 eligibility for Clinical Auditors typically requires a master's degree in health administration, nursing, or a related field. A bachelor's plus a credential like CPC, CCS, or RHIA plus progressive experience may qualify you for EB-3 instead.
Target health systems running active PERM campaigns
Large integrated health networks, academic medical centers, and managed care organizations file PERM applications far more consistently than small private practices. Search OFLC disclosure data by SOC code 29-2072 to identify employers with recent clinical auditor certifications.
Use Migrate Mate to filter sponsoring employers
Searching broadly across job boards surfaces mostly non-sponsoring postings. Migrate Mate filters specifically for Clinical Auditor roles tied to verified green card sponsorship history, so you're targeting employers already familiar with the PERM and I-140 process.
Get your PERM wage tier documented early
Run your target job title and location through OFLC Wage Search before interviews. Knowing whether your role falls at prevailing wage Level II or III lets you negotiate an offer that meets DOL certification requirements without surprises during the filing stage.
Request a PERM timeline commitment in writing
Ask employers directly whether they've filed PERM for clinical roles before and what their typical timeline from offer to I-140 approval looks like. Employers unfamiliar with the process often underestimate the recruitment documentation phase, which can delay your priority date by months.
Verify your clinical documentation matches the job description
PERM requires the employer to advertise for the exact role you'll perform. If your duties span both clinical coding review and utilization management, the job description filed with DOL must reflect that scope, or USCIS may question the I-140 petition.
Green Card Clinical Auditor: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Clinical Auditor roles typically qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Clinical Auditor positions qualify for EB-3 as skilled workers or professionals, since a bachelor's degree in nursing, health information management, or a related field is the standard requirement. EB-2 is available if the role genuinely requires a master's degree or equivalent advanced credential. Your employer's job description filed with DOL determines the category, not your personal education level alone.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B for a Clinical Auditor?
H-1B visa is a temporary nonimmigrant visa with an annual cap and a lottery, while PERM is the first step toward permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 category for most nationalities. PERM requires the employer to complete a formal labor market test and file through DOL before USCIS reviews the I-140 petition. The process is longer overall but results in lawful permanent resident status rather than a fixed-term work authorization.
What credentials strengthen a Clinical Auditor's green card petition?
Credentials like Certified Professional Coder, Certified Coding Specialist, or Registered Health Information Administrator directly support the specialty occupation argument in a PERM filing. USCIS looks at whether the role normally requires a specific degree, and industry-recognized certifications reinforce that the position demands specialized knowledge beyond general healthcare administration.
How can I find Clinical Auditor jobs where employers are already open to green card sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this search. It surfaces Clinical Auditor roles tied to employers with verified green card and PERM filing history, so you're not cold-applying to organizations that have never navigated the sponsorship process. Targeting employers with prior PERM experience significantly reduces the risk of delays caused by unfamiliar HR or legal teams.
Can I switch employers while my green card is being processed as a Clinical Auditor?
You can change employers after your I-140 has been approved for at least 180 days, provided the new role is in the same or a similar occupational classification under AC21 portability rules. For Clinical Auditors, a comparable auditing or health information role within the same SOC category should qualify, but you'll want to confirm the new position's duties align with the approved petition before making the move.