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Get Access To All JobsWe’re searching for a Coding Quality Assurance Specialist II — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assign and audit the accuracy of the ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to ambulatory, emergency center, observation, and day surgery records for purposes of billing, research, and providing information to government and regulatory agencies. Ascertains the accuracy of the physicians' E/M and procedure coding to their documentation, completes the auditing reporting tool, and provides feedback to the education team and/or provider.
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes.
- Reviews and interprets documentation for appropriate diagnosis and procedures.
- Communicates with and provides feedback to the education team and/or provider.
- Identifies principle and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes from the electronic medical and/or paper record.
- Utilizes the encoder or coding books to correctly assign all ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes for diagnosis and procedures.
- Sequences diagnosis and procedures to generate appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, PCS, and DRG codes for billing.
- Queries physicians to obtain clarification or missing elements in the record preventing correct coding.
- Utilizes other available resources for assignment of codes as necessary (e.g., Epic, MIQS, Cardio IMS, Logician, and coding reference materials).
- Assists other coders in resolving coding problems/questions.
- Provides ICD-10 and CPT, for physician research projects, and reporting purposes.
- Completes abstracts for records when appropriate.
- Identifies problem accounts.
- Corrects problem accounts.
- Participates in education and maintains certification.
- Assists in auditing records.
- Maintains concurrent coding for inpatient records.
Skills & Requirements
Required H.S. Diploma or GED
Required Licenses/Certifications
- CCA - Certified Coding Associate by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- CCS - Cert-Cert Coding Specialist by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- CCS-P - Cert-CCS-P Physician Based by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- CIPC - Certified Inpatient Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- COC - Certified Outpatient Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- CPC - Cert-Cert Professional Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- CRC - Cert Risk Adjustment Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- RHIA - Cert-Reg Health Inform. Admins by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- RHIT - Cert-Reg Health Inform. TECH by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Required 2 years' experience in coding
We’re searching for a Coding Quality Assurance Specialist II — someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will assign and audit the accuracy of the ICD-10-CM and CPT codes to ambulatory, emergency center, observation, and day surgery records for purposes of billing, research, and providing information to government and regulatory agencies. Ascertains the accuracy of the physicians' E/M and procedure coding to their documentation, completes the auditing reporting tool, and provides feedback to the education team and/or provider.
Think you’ve got what it takes?
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Assigns ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes.
- Reviews and interprets documentation for appropriate diagnosis and procedures.
- Communicates with and provides feedback to the education team and/or provider.
- Identifies principle and secondary diagnoses and procedure codes from the electronic medical and/or paper record.
- Utilizes the encoder or coding books to correctly assign all ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT codes for diagnosis and procedures.
- Sequences diagnosis and procedures to generate appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, PCS, and DRG codes for billing.
- Queries physicians to obtain clarification or missing elements in the record preventing correct coding.
- Utilizes other available resources for assignment of codes as necessary (e.g., Epic, MIQS, Cardio IMS, Logician, and coding reference materials).
- Assists other coders in resolving coding problems/questions.
- Provides ICD-10 and CPT, for physician research projects, and reporting purposes.
- Completes abstracts for records when appropriate.
- Identifies problem accounts.
- Corrects problem accounts.
- Participates in education and maintains certification.
- Assists in auditing records.
- Maintains concurrent coding for inpatient records.
Skills & Requirements
Required H.S. Diploma or GED
Required Licenses/Certifications
- CCA - Certified Coding Associate by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- CCS - Cert-Cert Coding Specialist by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- CCS-P - Cert-CCS-P Physician Based by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- CIPC - Certified Inpatient Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- COC - Certified Outpatient Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- CPC - Cert-Cert Professional Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- CRC - Cert Risk Adjustment Coder by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- RHIA - Cert-Reg Health Inform. Admins by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- RHIT - Cert-Reg Health Inform. TECH by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Required 2 years' experience in coding
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Green Card Sponsorship as a Quality Assurance Specialist
Match your credentials to the right EB category
EB-3 covers QA roles requiring a bachelor's degree; EB-2 applies when the position requires an advanced degree or you hold equivalent specialized credentials. Clarify which category your offer letter supports before your employer files the PERM application.
Target employers with active PERM filing history
Search the DOL's OFLC disclosure database to find companies that have filed PERM applications for QA Specialist or QA Engineer roles. Employers already familiar with the process move faster and make fewer errors that delay your I-140 filing.
Audit your QA documentation before PERM starts
PERM requires your employer to define the exact minimum requirements for your role. Gather your degree certificates, any ISO or quality system certifications, and employment verification letters now so your credentials align precisely with the job description they post.
Use Migrate Mate to find green-card-sponsoring QA roles
Filter QA Specialist positions by green card sponsorship history directly on Migrate Mate. You'll see which employers have sponsored similar roles before, cutting out the guesswork of cold applications to companies unfamiliar with PERM.
Negotiate the green card timeline into your offer
Ask the employer to commit in writing to filing PERM within a defined window after your start date. Some QA candidates lose years of priority date progress when employers defer indefinitely, especially at companies that treat green card sponsorship as optional.
Understand how your priority date affects your wait
Once USCIS approves your I-140, your priority date is set. For most countries, EB-3 QA Specialist dates move forward regularly, but Indian and Chinese nationals face longer queues. Check the monthly USCIS Visa Bulletin to track your place in line.
Green Card Quality Assurance Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Quality Assurance Specialist role qualify for EB-2 or EB-3 green card sponsorship?
Most QA Specialist positions qualify under EB-3 as skilled worker roles requiring a bachelor's degree in engineering, science, or a related field. EB-2 applies when the specific position requires an advanced degree or when you have specialized credentials and documented progressive experience that USCIS recognizes as the equivalent. Your employer's job description drives which category is available.
How does green card sponsorship differ from H-1B sponsorship for QA roles?
H-1B visa is a temporary status capped at six years without an approved I-140, and you enter through an annual lottery. EB-2 and EB-3 green card sponsorship through PERM has no annual lottery, leads to permanent residency, and isn't subject to the 85,000 H-1B cap. The tradeoff is a longer process: PERM recruitment, I-140 filing, and visa number availability can take two to four years or more before you reach adjustment of status.
What does the PERM labor certification process involve for a QA Specialist position?
Your employer files a PERM application with the DOL demonstrating that no qualified, available U.S. worker applied for the role after a required recruitment campaign. The job description must reflect the actual minimum requirements of the QA position, not inflated credentials. DOL analyst review currently averages several months. Once certified, your employer files the I-140 petition with USCIS to establish your priority date.
How can I find QA Specialist jobs where the employer will sponsor a green card?
Search Migrate Mate to filter QA Specialist roles by employers with documented green card sponsorship history. Because PERM filings are public DOL records, Migrate Mate surfaces companies that have filed for similar roles before, so you spend your time on applications where sponsorship is already part of the employer's practice rather than something you'd need to introduce.
Can my ISO or quality systems certifications strengthen an EB-2 green card application?
Certifications like ASQ CQE, CQA, or IATF 16949 auditor credentials can support an EB-2 case if the employer's job description requires them and your experience is documented clearly. They don't replace the degree requirement but can bolster the argument that the position rises to an advanced-degree level of specialization. Your employer's attorney will assess whether the combination qualifies under EB-2 standards before filing.