Medical Coding Specialist Green Card Jobs
Medical Coding Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM labor certification, where your employer documents that no qualified U.S. worker is available for the position. Coding credentials like CPC or CCS strengthen your PERM file and signal the specialized knowledge USCIS looks for in permanent residency petitions.
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Reviews and completes the medical coding and pricing of the Allocation Worksheets and Calculation spreadsheets prepared by the Analysts.
Essential Duties and Functions
- Supports the preparation and review of the Allocation worksheet.
- Prices DME, facility & medical procedures and surgeries and prescription medications.
- Analyze and interpret Allocation worksheet to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses, procedures and services.
- Apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and fee schedules based on coding guidelines.
- Enters the appropriate medical procedure code, NDC prescription drug code and price in the Case Management System.
- Strictly adhere to company confidentiality policies and procedures, safeguarding sensitive information at all times.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications/ Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications
- CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding, and a working knowledge of NDC codes – minimum 2 years of experience
- Workers’ Compensation or Liability experience working with multiple jurisdictions
- Working knowledge of the Medicare system, remittance and reimbursement policies
- Strong knowledge of anatomy/physiology
- Strong mathematics skills
- Strong excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coding and billing Orthopedic and Pain Management procedures and surgeries
Preferred Certificates or Licenses
- Certified Professional Coder and/ or Certified Professional Biller
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.
Summary
Reviews and completes the medical coding and pricing of the Allocation Worksheets and Calculation spreadsheets prepared by the Analysts.
Essential Duties and Functions
- Supports the preparation and review of the Allocation worksheet.
- Prices DME, facility & medical procedures and surgeries and prescription medications.
- Analyze and interpret Allocation worksheet to ensure accurate coding of diagnoses, procedures and services.
- Apply appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and fee schedules based on coding guidelines.
- Enters the appropriate medical procedure code, NDC prescription drug code and price in the Case Management System.
- Strictly adhere to company confidentiality policies and procedures, safeguarding sensitive information at all times.
- Any other duties as may be assigned.
Qualifications/ Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Qualifications
- CPT, ICD-10, HCPCS coding, and a working knowledge of NDC codes – minimum 2 years of experience
- Workers’ Compensation or Liability experience working with multiple jurisdictions
- Working knowledge of the Medicare system, remittance and reimbursement policies
- Strong knowledge of anatomy/physiology
- Strong mathematics skills
- Strong excel skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience coding and billing Orthopedic and Pain Management procedures and surgeries
Preferred Certificates or Licenses
- Certified Professional Coder and/ or Certified Professional Biller
Teammate Benefits & Total Well-Being
We go beyond standard benefits, focusing on the total well-being of our teammates, including:
- Health Benefits: Medical/Rx, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance
- Financial Benefits: ESPP; 401k; Student Loan Assistance; Tuition Reimbursement
- Mental Health & Wellness: Free Mental Health & Enhanced Advocacy Services
- Beyond Benefits: Paid Time Off, Holidays, Preferred Partner Discounts and more.
Not reflective of all benefits. Enrollment waiting periods or eligibility criteria may apply to certain benefits. Benefit details and offerings may vary for subsidiary entities or in specific geographic locations.
The Power To Be Yourself
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment comprised of people from all backgrounds, with a variety of experiences and perspectives, guided by our Diversity, Inclusion & Belonging (DIB) motto, “The Power to Be Yourself”.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Medical Coding Specialist
Target health systems with in-house billing departments
Large hospital networks and academic medical centers employ dedicated coding teams and have established PERM filing infrastructure. Smaller revenue cycle management firms may outsource coding offshore instead of sponsoring permanent residency.
Search green card sponsoring employers on Migrate Mate
Filter Medical Coding Specialist roles by employers with active EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. Migrate Mate surfaces PERM-sponsoring employers so you spend time on applications that lead to permanent residency, not dead ends.
Confirm prevailing wage tier before accepting an offer
Run your role's SOC code through the OFLC Wage Search to identify which wage level the employer must certify. A Level I wage on a PERM filing can create RFE risk if your duties and credentials align with Level II or III.
Understand the PERM recruitment timeline before your start date
DOL requires employers to complete a supervised recruitment period before filing PERM. Ask HR when that process will begin relative to your onboarding date, since delays push your I-140 filing and priority date further into the future.
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Find Medical Coding Specialist JobsMedical Coding Specialist Green Card Sponsorship: Frequently Asked Questions
Do Medical Coding Specialist roles qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 sponsorship?
Most Medical Coding Specialist positions qualify under EB-3, which covers skilled workers requiring at least two years of training or experience. Roles demanding a bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field may qualify under EB-2. Your employer's job description and the minimum requirements documented in the PERM filing determine which category applies.
How does PERM green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for this role?
H-1B sponsorship is temporary, subject to the annual lottery, and requires showing specialty occupation status, which can be harder to establish for coding roles. PERM sponsorship leads to permanent residency with no annual cap at the EB-3 level for most countries. The tradeoff is timeline: PERM labor certification, I-140 approval, and adjustment of status typically take two to four years before you receive your green card.
What credentials strengthen a PERM petition for a coding role?
USCIS and DOL look at whether the minimum job requirements are both legitimate and met by you. A CPC from AAPC, a CCS from AHIMA, or an RHIT designation aligns directly with employer-defined minimums and reduces audit risk. Specialty-specific experience in high-complexity coding areas like surgery or interventional cardiology also supports the employer's documented business necessity.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring Medical Coding Specialist green cards?
Use Migrate Mate to filter Medical Coding Specialist openings by employers with verified EB-2 and EB-3 filing history. Searching this way removes the guesswork of cold applications to employers who have no PERM infrastructure, and it lets you focus on health systems and coding companies that have already demonstrated willingness to sponsor permanent residency.
Can remote Medical Coding Specialist roles still be sponsored for a green card?
Yes, but the employer must file the PERM labor certification for the worksite location, which for remote roles is typically the employee's home address. This means the DOL prevailing wage is benchmarked to your location, not the employer's headquarters. Confirm with HR which worksite address the employer plans to use before the PERM recruitment period begins.
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