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Coder roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship when the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in computer science, software engineering, or a related specialty field. Employers file a Labor Condition Application with DOL before petitioning USCIS, and the 85,000-slot annual cap means timing your job search around the April lottery registration window matters.
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Position Title: Professional Services Coder and Coding Reviewer
Position Code: Coder-8125
Oracle code: Coder-8215
Department: Health Information Management
Safety Sensitive: Yes No
Reports to: HIM Director/Manager
Exempt Status: Yes No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluates medical record documentation and charge reports to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with the Correct Coding Initiative Edits; evaluates and report audit findings or reviews and reports on results to physicians and/or operations directors; evaluate insurance requests and claim denials to assist the Business Office with the revenue cycle.
- Ensures data quality in compliance with State, Federal and regulatory requirements; codes all professional charges to ensure accurate and timely billing; perform coding reviews and/or surgical coding for practices and providers.
- Provides technical guidance, training, and on-going coding education when instructed, to physicians and their office staff and other ancillary departments on both general and specific coding issues to include documentation and guidance in quality coding for proper collection of health data.
- Manage work activities, work assignments and schedules to ensure accurate and timely submission of information; provides reports as requested on data collected, abstracted and coded.
- Review bulletins, newsletters and periodicals and attends workshops to stay abreast of current issues, trends and changes in the laws and regulations governing medical record coding and documentation.
- Demonstrates dependability, teamwork, and maintains patient confidentiality; develops and maintains excellent relationships with providers, provider’s staff, operational directors, and business office staff.
- Strives to be a productive member of this institution, attends departmental meetings as required, maintains certification, and obtains continued education units (CEU).
- Completes all other duties, projects and assignments as directed/requested.
Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Medical Terminology and medically approved abbreviations required.
- Thorough understanding of CMS coding and billing guidelines required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and make independent decisions based on specialized knowledge.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment, required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification/Licensure
Maintains current Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or currently enrolled in AHIMA or AAPC and actively working towards obtaining Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certification required within 12 months of hire or placement in this position.
Preferences
Experience
Experience in a medical billing/coding office.
Special Position Requirements
- Travel to off-site locations as required.
Exposure Categories: Category II:
Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
Work Requirements
- Able to collaborate with individual practices, the Business Office, and Operation Directors.
- Requires ability to stand and walk in the performance of job responsibilities.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Some bending and lifting may be required.
Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 03/21/2019; 8/12/2026
Staff Position Description
Position Title: Professional Services Coder and Coding Reviewer
Position Code: Coder-8125
Oracle code: Coder-8215
Department: Health Information Management
Safety Sensitive: Yes No
Reports to: HIM Director/Manager
Exempt Status: Yes No
Position Purpose:
All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluates medical record documentation and charge reports to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with the Correct Coding Initiative Edits; evaluates and report audit findings or reviews and reports on results to physicians and/or operations directors; evaluate insurance requests and claim denials to assist the Business Office with the revenue cycle.
- Ensures data quality in compliance with State, Federal and regulatory requirements; codes all professional charges to ensure accurate and timely billing; perform coding reviews and/or surgical coding for practices and providers.
- Provides technical guidance, training, and on-going coding education when instructed, to physicians and their office staff and other ancillary departments on both general and specific coding issues to include documentation and guidance in quality coding for proper collection of health data.
- Manage work activities, work assignments and schedules to ensure accurate and timely submission of information; provides reports as requested on data collected, abstracted and coded.
- Review bulletins, newsletters and periodicals and attends workshops to stay abreast of current issues, trends and changes in the laws and regulations governing medical record coding and documentation.
- Demonstrates dependability, teamwork, and maintains patient confidentiality; develops and maintains excellent relationships with providers, provider’s staff, operational directors, and business office staff.
- Strives to be a productive member of this institution, attends departmental meetings as required, maintains certification, and obtains continued education units (CEU).
- Completes all other duties, projects and assignments as directed/requested.
Qualifications
- Advanced knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, Medical Terminology and medically approved abbreviations required.
- Thorough understanding of CMS coding and billing guidelines required.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills and critical thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and make independent decisions based on specialized knowledge.
- Computer literacy and familiarity with the operation of basic office equipment, required.
Education
High school diploma or equivalent
Certification/Licensure
Maintains current Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) or currently enrolled in AHIMA or AAPC and actively working towards obtaining Coding Specialist (CCS) issued by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) issued by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Certification required within 12 months of hire or placement in this position.
Preferences
Experience
Experience in a medical billing/coding office.
Special Position Requirements
- Travel to off-site locations as required.
Exposure Categories: Category II:
Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues
Work Requirements
- Able to collaborate with individual practices, the Business Office, and Operation Directors.
- Requires ability to stand and walk in the performance of job responsibilities.
- Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.
- Some bending and lifting may be required.
Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 03/21/2019; 8/12/2026
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Verify your role meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires that a Coder position normally requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Check the O*NET profile for your exact coding role to confirm the listed education requirements before accepting an offer.
Target employers with active LCA filings
Use Migrate Mate to filter Coder job listings by employers with verified H-1B Labor Condition Application history, so you're applying to companies that have already navigated DOL certification for roles like yours.
Confirm your wage tier before signing
Your employer must pay at least the prevailing wage for your coding role and location. Run the OFLC Wage Search using your job's SOC code before negotiating an offer to confirm the wage level your LCA will certify.
Register during the H-1B cap window
USCIS opens H-1B lottery registration each March for an 85,000-slot annual cap. If you're on OPT, align your job search so your employer can register you by the March deadline, since late starts miss the entire fiscal year cycle.
Document your coding specialization clearly
Coder is a broad title that can draw RFEs if the petition doesn't specify the technical domain. Make sure your offer letter and support letter name the programming languages, frameworks, or systems your role requires and link them to your degree field.
Check employer E-Verify enrollment early
If you're on STEM OPT and transitioning to H-1B, your current employer must be E-Verify enrolled to authorize your cap-gap period. Confirm enrollment before your OPT expires to avoid an unauthorized work gap.
H-1B Visa Coder: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Coder job title qualify for H-1B sponsorship?
It can, but the job title alone doesn't determine eligibility. USCIS evaluates whether the specific position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field like computer science or software engineering. A Coder role that accepts any degree or no degree won't qualify as a specialty occupation. Your employer's offer letter and support documentation need to tie the role's duties to a specific degree requirement.
What SOC code applies to Coder roles for the H-1B LCA?
Most Coder positions are filed under SOC codes in the software developers and programmers category, commonly 15-1252 (Software Developers) or 15-1253 (Software Quality Assurance Analysts), depending on actual duties. The SOC code your employer selects affects the prevailing wage tier USCIS and DOL apply. Confirm the code matches your day-to-day responsibilities, since a mismatch between title and duties is a common RFE trigger.
How do I find employers actively sponsoring H-1B visas for Coder roles?
Use Migrate Mate to search Coder positions filtered by employers with documented H-1B Labor Condition Application filings. This approach surfaces companies that have already completed DOL certification for comparable roles, which signals genuine sponsorship capacity rather than speculative willingness. Focusing on verified LCA history saves time by moving past employers who haven't sponsored before.
Can I switch employers after my H-1B is approved for a Coder position?
Yes. Under H-1B portability rules, you can start working for a new employer as soon as they file a new H-1B petition on your behalf, without waiting for approval, as long as you've been in valid H-1B status for at least 180 days. The new employer must file their own LCA and I-129 petition. The new Coder role must still qualify as a specialty occupation.
What happens to my H-1B status if my Coder role shifts to remote work in a different state?
Working remotely from a location not listed on your certified LCA is a compliance violation. Your employer must file an amended LCA with DOL covering the new work location before you begin working there, and in some cases may also need to file an amended H-1B petition with USCIS. Short-term travel under ten consecutive workdays generally falls under short-term placement rules, but a permanent or ongoing remote arrangement requires updated filings.