Green Card Medical Coder Jobs
Medical Coder roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through the PERM labor certification process, which requires your employer to document that no qualified U.S. workers are available for the position. Coders with CPC or CCS credentials and a degree in health information management strengthen both the PERM filing and the I-140 petition that follows.
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Coding Endoscopic Procedures for the Gastroenterology Dept.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Abstracts relevant clinical information from the medical records. Assigns GI Procedural ICD-10 and CPT/CDM codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines
- Maintains daily coding, charge entry, and reconciliation functions for all assigned GI Physicians, expecting 95% accuracy and productivity of 75 – 85 procedures daily.
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions:
- Customer Service (patients, physicians, GI staff)
- Billing Resolution Assistance to Patients
- Organization of workspace
- Charge Review assistance
- Coordinating with HIM for coding/charging discrepancies
- Covering for coworker(s) as needed
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED required as well as Graduate of a HIM or related coding program.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
CPC certification required
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1-2 years of Physician Coding experience preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Knowledge of general computer skills: Word, Excel
- Preferable billing system knowledge: Epic
- On site coding
- Hybrid scenario once fully trained
- Full time M-F 8 hr day
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Jefferson University Physicians
Primary Location Address
1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
Number of Positions In Requisition
2
Job Details
Coding Endoscopic Procedures for the Gastroenterology Dept.
Job Description
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Abstracts relevant clinical information from the medical records. Assigns GI Procedural ICD-10 and CPT/CDM codes in accordance with coding and reimbursement guidelines
- Maintains daily coding, charge entry, and reconciliation functions for all assigned GI Physicians, expecting 95% accuracy and productivity of 75 – 85 procedures daily.
- Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
OTHER FUNCTIONS AND COMPETENCIES needed in addition to Essential Functions:
- Customer Service (patients, physicians, GI staff)
- Billing Resolution Assistance to Patients
- Organization of workspace
- Charge Review assistance
- Coordinating with HIM for coding/charging discrepancies
- Covering for coworker(s) as needed
EDUCATIONAL/TRAINING REQUIREMENTS:
High School Diploma or GED required as well as Graduate of a HIM or related coding program.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATION:
CPC certification required
EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
1-2 years of Physician Coding experience preferred
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
- Knowledge of general computer skills: Word, Excel
- Preferable billing system knowledge: Epic
- On site coding
- Hybrid scenario once fully trained
- Full time M-F 8 hr day
Work Shift
Workday Day (United States of America)
Worker Sub Type
Regular
Employee Entity
Jefferson University Physicians
Primary Location Address
1100 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.
Benefits
Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time (including per diem colleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship in Medical Coder
Verify your credential alignment before applying
PERM filings for Medical Coder roles frequently list CPC, CCS, or RHIT credentials as minimum requirements. If your certification is from outside the U.S., get a credential equivalency evaluation before submitting applications so employers can confirm PERM compliance upfront.
Target healthcare systems with in-house coding departments
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers with dedicated health information management teams sponsor green cards more often than third-party billing companies, which typically contract coders as vendors and rarely file PERM petitions for those positions.
Search green card sponsors using Migrate Mate
Filter Medical Coder roles by employers with active EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filing history using Migrate Mate, so you're applying to organizations that have already run the DOL recruitment process rather than pitching sponsorship cold.
Understand the PERM recruitment window before accepting an offer
Employers must complete DOL-mandated recruitment steps, including job postings and internal notices, before filing PERM. Ask hiring managers whether they've started this process, since it typically runs 60 to 90 days before the actual PERM application is submitted.
Confirm your specialty coding aligns with the job description
PERM filings define the role narrowly. If you specialize in inpatient facility coding but the petition describes outpatient professional fee coding, USCIS may challenge the I-140. Make sure the offer letter and your documented experience match the PERM job description precisely.
Check the O*NET profile to frame your specialty occupation case
Medical Coder roles sit in Job Zone 4 on O*NET, which supports specialty occupation arguments for EB-2 filings. Referencing this classification helps employers and attorneys justify why the position requires a degree rather than on-the-job training alone.
Green Card Medical Coder: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Medical Coder roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most Medical Coder positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled workers, particularly when the employer requires a degree in health information management or a recognized coding credential like the CPC or CCS. Roles requiring an advanced degree in health informatics or a related specialty can qualify under EB-2. Your employer's attorney confirms the category during the PERM labor certification assessment.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for a Medical Coder?
Green card sponsorship through PERM is permanent residency, not a temporary status with renewal deadlines. Unlike the H-1B visa, EB-3 sponsorship has no annual lottery, though nationals from India and China face priority date backlogs due to per-country caps. The full PERM-to-green-card process typically takes two to four years for most nationalities, but you aren't forced to restart if you change jobs after the I-140 is approved for 180 days.
What does the PERM labor certification process require from my employer?
Your employer must advertise the Medical Coder position through DOL-mandated recruitment channels, including two Sunday newspaper ads, an internal posting, and job board listings, then document that no qualified U.S. workers applied. If the recruitment period clears without a valid U.S. candidate, DOL certifies the PERM application, and your employer can then file the I-140 immigrant petition with USCIS on your behalf.
How do I find Medical Coder employers who already sponsor green cards?
Search Migrate Mate to filter Medical Coder roles by employers with documented EB-2 or EB-3 PERM filing history. Targeting organizations that have already run the PERM process reduces the time you spend educating employers about the requirements and gives you a clearer path to an offer that includes sponsorship from day one.
Can I use my foreign coding credentials to satisfy PERM minimum requirements?
Foreign credentials can satisfy PERM minimum requirements, but only if they're documented correctly. A credential equivalency evaluation from a NACES-member evaluator establishes that your degree or certification meets the U.S. standard listed in the PERM filing. Submit this evaluation early in your job search so employers and their attorneys can confirm your qualifications before investing in the DOL recruitment process.