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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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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Medical Coder is responsible for the accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation, in accordance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. This role supports compliance, data integrity, and optimal reimbursement while serving as a subject matter expert for coding practices.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
Location: Remote Nationwide
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review and interpret patient medical records, including provider documentation, diagnostic results, and operative reports, to assign accurate and compliant diagnosis and procedure codes
- Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding conventions and official guidelines (AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, and payer-specific policies)
- Ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations, including Medicare and commercial payer requirements
- Validate that documentation supports code selection and identify inconsistencies, errors, or missing elements requiring clarification
- Initiate and track provider queries in accordance with compliant query practices to resolve documentation deficiencies
- Support revenue cycle operations by ensuring appropriate code assignments to facilitate accurate billing and reimbursement
- Perform retrospective and prospective coding audits and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Analyze coding trends, denial patterns, and audit findings to identify opportunities for education and process improvement
- Maintain current knowledge of coding updates, regulatory changes, payer policies, and industry standards
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and organizational policies for patient confidentiality and data security
- Performs other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $24 - $43 per hour based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Certified medical coder through AHIMA or AAPC
- 5+ years of professional medical coding experience; multi-specialty professional practice experience preferred
- 1+ years of experience in ICD 10 coding / HCC
- 1+ years of knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and anatomy and physiology
- Ability to work between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
- Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) and the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Coding CPT and CPT II codes
- EPIC experience
- Working knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, including fee-for-service, Medicare, and commercial payer structures
- Demonstrated understanding of compliance standards, including CMS guidelines and OIG expectations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
SOFT SKILLS:
- Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
- Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate with your work team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
The Senior Medical Coder is responsible for the accurate assignment of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes based on provider documentation, in accordance with official coding guidelines, regulatory requirements, and organizational policies. This role supports compliance, data integrity, and optimal reimbursement while serving as a subject matter expert for coding practices.
Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
Location: Remote Nationwide
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Review and interpret patient medical records, including provider documentation, diagnostic results, and operative reports, to assign accurate and compliant diagnosis and procedure codes
- Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding conventions and official guidelines (AAPC, AHIMA, CMS, and payer-specific policies)
- Ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with federal, state, and payer regulations, including Medicare and commercial payer requirements
- Validate that documentation supports code selection and identify inconsistencies, errors, or missing elements requiring clarification
- Initiate and track provider queries in accordance with compliant query practices to resolve documentation deficiencies
- Support revenue cycle operations by ensuring appropriate code assignments to facilitate accurate billing and reimbursement
- Perform retrospective and prospective coding audits and participate in quality assurance and performance improvement initiatives
- Analyze coding trends, denial patterns, and audit findings to identify opportunities for education and process improvement
- Maintain current knowledge of coding updates, regulatory changes, payer policies, and industry standards
- Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA and organizational policies for patient confidentiality and data security
- Performs other duties as assigned
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $24 - $43 per hour based on full-time employment
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Certified medical coder through AHIMA or AAPC
- 5+ years of professional medical coding experience; multi-specialty professional practice experience preferred
- 1+ years of experience in ICD 10 coding / HCC
- 1+ years of knowledge of medical terminology, disease process and anatomy and physiology
- Ability to work between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm EST
- Access to a designated quiet workspace in your home (separated from non-workspace areas) and the ability to secure Protected Health Information (PHI)
- Live in a location that can receive a UnitedHealth Group approved high-speed internet connection or leverage an existing high-speed internet service
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Coding CPT and CPT II codes
- EPIC experience
- Working knowledge of reimbursement methodologies, including fee-for-service, Medicare, and commercial payer structures
- Demonstrated understanding of compliance standards, including CMS guidelines and OIG expectations
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
SOFT SKILLS:
- Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
- Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to collaborate with your work team
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
APPLICATION DEADLINE:
This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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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.