H-1B Visa Coding Specialist Jobs
Coding Specialists translate clinical documentation into ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS codes used for billing and compliance. Employers across hospital systems, insurance companies, and health IT firms regularly sponsor H-1B visas for this role, which qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field.
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Get Access To All JobsDepartment: Revenue Cycle & HIM
Location: New York, NY
Salary: 29.03 - 44.92 USD Hourly
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Coding Specialist I, Department of Pathology
At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Coding Specialists ensure accurate, high-quality coding that supports patient care, operational efficiency, and financial integrity. In this role, you’ll work within Epic work queues and Code Assist AI tools to deliver precise radiology coding that powers MSK’s mission of ending cancer for life.
Role Overview
- Review and code pathology encounters using ICD-10, CPT-4, and MSK’s Epic workflows.
- Work daily in Epic work queues, including edit queues and follow-up queues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Use Code Assist AI tools to enhance accuracy, speed, and consistency of coding.
- Extract clinical information from reports, imaging documentation, and medical records with required specificity.
- Identify discrepancies, correct coding errors, and support clean claim submission.
- Meet established productivity targets (e.g., ~150 cases/day depending on case mix) and quality standards.
- Collaborate with QA, physicians, and management to resolve issues and optimize coding processes.
- Prepare and update productivity reports and case logs as required.
- Participate in audits, special projects, and ongoing training to maintain coding knowledge and compliance.
Key Qualifications
- CPC, CCS, CCSP or other applicable coding certification required.
- Experience in medical coding with strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4.
- Experience working in a hospital or a healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with Epic coding workflows, work queues, or similar EMR systems.
- Ability to learn pathology-specific coding; prior pathology experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of payer rules, documentation standards, and coding compliance.
Core Skills
- High attention to detail with strong commitment to coding accuracy and quality.
- Ability to work efficiently in high-volume environments with defined productivity expectations.
- Strong analytical thinking for identifying errors, reviewing edits, and resolving coding discrepancies.
- Effective communicator who collaborates well with clinical, billing, and QA partners.
Additional Information
- Location: 99% remote with flexibility to come on site 1-2x a year in NYC.
- Reporting to Manager II, Health Information Management.
Compensation Philosophy
Pay Range: $29.03 - $44.92
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Application Process
- Step 1: Complete an Online Application
- Step 2: Interview Process
- Step 3: Provide References
- Step 4: Extension of Job Offer
- Step 5: Onboarding
- Step 6: New Employee Orientation
Department: Revenue Cycle & HIM
Location: New York, NY
Salary: 29.03 - 44.92 USD Hourly
About us:
The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursue our mission at MSK and around the globe.
Exciting Opportunity at MSK: Coding Specialist I, Department of Pathology
At Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Coding Specialists ensure accurate, high-quality coding that supports patient care, operational efficiency, and financial integrity. In this role, you’ll work within Epic work queues and Code Assist AI tools to deliver precise radiology coding that powers MSK’s mission of ending cancer for life.
Role Overview
- Review and code pathology encounters using ICD-10, CPT-4, and MSK’s Epic workflows.
- Work daily in Epic work queues, including edit queues and follow-up queues, ensuring timely resolution.
- Use Code Assist AI tools to enhance accuracy, speed, and consistency of coding.
- Extract clinical information from reports, imaging documentation, and medical records with required specificity.
- Identify discrepancies, correct coding errors, and support clean claim submission.
- Meet established productivity targets (e.g., ~150 cases/day depending on case mix) and quality standards.
- Collaborate with QA, physicians, and management to resolve issues and optimize coding processes.
- Prepare and update productivity reports and case logs as required.
- Participate in audits, special projects, and ongoing training to maintain coding knowledge and compliance.
Key Qualifications
- CPC, CCS, CCSP or other applicable coding certification required.
- Experience in medical coding with strong knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-4.
- Experience working in a hospital or a healthcare setting.
- Familiarity with Epic coding workflows, work queues, or similar EMR systems.
- Ability to learn pathology-specific coding; prior pathology experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of payer rules, documentation standards, and coding compliance.
Core Skills
- High attention to detail with strong commitment to coding accuracy and quality.
- Ability to work efficiently in high-volume environments with defined productivity expectations.
- Strong analytical thinking for identifying errors, reviewing edits, and resolving coding discrepancies.
- Effective communicator who collaborates well with clinical, billing, and QA partners.
Additional Information
- Location: 99% remote with flexibility to come on site 1-2x a year in NYC.
- Reporting to Manager II, Health Information Management.
Compensation Philosophy
Pay Range: $29.03 - $44.92
FSLA Status: Non-Exempt
Closing:
At MSK, we believe in fair, competitive pay that reflects your job, experience, and skills.
MSK is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran status or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision.
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.
Application Process
- Step 1: Complete an Online Application
- Step 2: Interview Process
- Step 3: Provide References
- Step 4: Extension of Job Offer
- Step 5: Onboarding
- Step 6: New Employee Orientation
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Coding Specialist
Verify your SOC code before applying
Coding Specialist roles are typically filed under SOC 29-2072 (Medical Records Specialists). Confirm the employer's LCA uses this code, since a mismatched SOC can trigger an RFE or delay certification at DOL.
Document your credential equivalency early
USCIS scrutinizes specialty occupation claims for coding roles. Get a credential evaluation from a NACES-approved evaluator before your employer files, especially if your health information degree is from outside the U.S.
Search LCA filings to find active sponsors
Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by H-1B LCA filings for coding and health information roles, so you're targeting companies with a documented history of sponsoring this occupation, not guessing from job titles alone.
Target employers already E-Verify enrolled
Hospitals and health systems with federal contracts must use E-Verify, which also signals a streamlined onboarding process for H-1B hires. Ask HR whether the facility is enrolled before investing time in the interview process.
Negotiate your start date around cap deadlines
H-1B employment can't begin before October 1 of the fiscal year the petition was filed for. If you receive an offer in February, build at least a seven-month buffer into your start date discussion so the employer files in March.
Use the OFLC Wage Search to benchmark Level I vs Level II
Employers set your prevailing wage at one of four DOL levels. Run the OFLC Wage Search for your specific SOC code and metro area before your offer letter arrives, so you can spot a Level I filing on a senior-scope role.
H-1B Visa Coding Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Coding Specialist role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, if the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in health information management, medical coding, or a closely related field. Roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required may face RFEs. Employers strengthen the petition by referencing the O*NET profile for Medical Records Specialists and tying the job duties directly to degree-level coursework in anatomy, physiology, and coding systems.
Which employers sponsor H-1B visas for Coding Specialist roles?
Hospital systems, revenue cycle management firms, health insurance companies, and health IT vendors are the most consistent sponsors for this occupation. Remote coding roles have expanded the pool significantly since 2020. Migrate Mate filters employers by verified LCA filing history for coding and health information roles, so you can identify active sponsors without manually searching DOL disclosure data.
How does the H-1B prevailing wage requirement affect Coding Specialist offers?
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for the SOC code and geographic location listed on the LCA. For Coding Specialists, wage levels vary significantly by metro area and by whether the role is classified at Level I (entry) or Level II (qualified). Run the OFLC Wage Search for SOC 29-2072 in your target city before accepting an offer to confirm the filing level matches your actual experience.
Can a Coding Specialist work remotely on an H-1B visa?
Yes, but each work location must have a certified LCA on file. If you work from a home office in a different metro area than your employer's address, a separate LCA may be required for that location. USCIS and DOL have both issued guidance on multi-location H-1B compliance. Confirm with your employer's immigration counsel whether your home address requires a separate posting and LCA before you begin remote work.
What happens to my H-1B status if I switch coding employers?
You can start working for a new H-1B sponsor as soon as the new employer files a non-frivolous petition on your behalf, under H-1B portability rules from AC21. You don't need to wait for approval. The new employer must file before your current status expires, and the role must be in the same or a similar occupational classification as your original petition. Keep copies of both your current I-94 and receipt notice from the previous employer.