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Medical Coder roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations when the position requires a bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field. Employers file the Labor Condition Application with DOL before sponsoring your H-1B, certifying the offered wage meets the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location.
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As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
DEPARTMENT:
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
Florida residency required
Applies expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding to accurately code inpatient and outpatient encounters in compliance with AMA and CMS guidelines. Reviews clinical documentation for medical necessity, resolves coding and billing issues, supports charge capture and denial prevention, and collaborates with providers to ensure accurate, compliant reimbursement.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of medical coding rules, regulations and compliance allowing to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues and charge capture.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, techniques and surgical procedures; anatomy and physiology; major disease processes and identify specific clinical findings, to support existing diagnoses, or substantiate listing additional diagnoses in the medical record.
- Knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes, NCCI edits and LCDs.
- Performs coding and abstracting on all outpatient/inpatient procedures, evaluation and management encounter documentation and/or operative report by selecting and reporting ICD-10 diagnoses, CPT and HCPCS procedure codes and append modifiers when applicable.
- Knowledge of how to integrate medical coding guidelines and payor specific coding requirements.
- Reviews and verifies office superbills and appropriate progress note and/or operative note.
- Reports daily down coding and up coding documentation issues by practice and by physician to department Manager. Reports any physician documentation issues to department manager.
- Responsible for being up to date and maintaining current status of coding credentials and completes annual continued education hours.
- Observes work hours and provides proper notice regarding absences and tardiness, informs supervisor about own whereabouts throughout each workday.
- Performs other related department duties which may be inclusive but not listed in job description.
- Maintains positive working relationship with Physician Practices and communicates with office staff as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Florida residency required
- License/Registration/Certification
- CPC or CCS-P Certification Required
- Education
- High School graduate
- Experience
- Five plus years experience in Coding and Billing, Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT
BENEFITS:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Certification:
INTRODUCTION
As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy in high-quality health care.
Since 1949, Mount Sinai Medical Center has remained committed to providing access to its diverse community. In delivering an unmatched level of clinical expertise, our medical center is committed to recruiting and training top healthcare workers from across the country. We offer the latest in advanced medicine, technology, and comfort in 12 facilities across Miami-Dade (including our 674-bed main campus facility) and Monroe Counties, with 38 medical services, including cancer care, 24/7 emergency care, orthopedics, cardiovascular care, and more. Mount Sinai takes pride in being South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital, dedicated to continuing the training of the next generation of medical pioneers.
Culture of Caring: The Sinai Way
Our hardworking, tight-knit community of more than 4,000 dedicated employees fosters an environment of care and compassion. Each member plays a vital role in our collective mission to deliver excellent healthcare through innovation, education, and research. At Mount Sinai, we take pride in our achievements, aiming to be a beacon of quality healthcare in South Florida. We welcome all healthcare professionals to join our thriving community and contribute to our pursuit for clinical excellence.
DEPARTMENT:
JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY:
Florida residency required
Applies expert knowledge of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding to accurately code inpatient and outpatient encounters in compliance with AMA and CMS guidelines. Reviews clinical documentation for medical necessity, resolves coding and billing issues, supports charge capture and denial prevention, and collaborates with providers to ensure accurate, compliant reimbursement.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Knowledge of medical coding rules, regulations and compliance allowing to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims denials, bundling issues and charge capture.
- Knowledge of medical terminology, abbreviations, techniques and surgical procedures; anatomy and physiology; major disease processes and identify specific clinical findings, to support existing diagnoses, or substantiate listing additional diagnoses in the medical record.
- Knowledge of official coding conventions and rules established by the American Medical Association (AMA), and the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) for assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes, NCCI edits and LCDs.
- Performs coding and abstracting on all outpatient/inpatient procedures, evaluation and management encounter documentation and/or operative report by selecting and reporting ICD-10 diagnoses, CPT and HCPCS procedure codes and append modifiers when applicable.
- Knowledge of how to integrate medical coding guidelines and payor specific coding requirements.
- Reviews and verifies office superbills and appropriate progress note and/or operative note.
- Reports daily down coding and up coding documentation issues by practice and by physician to department Manager. Reports any physician documentation issues to department manager.
- Responsible for being up to date and maintaining current status of coding credentials and completes annual continued education hours.
- Observes work hours and provides proper notice regarding absences and tardiness, informs supervisor about own whereabouts throughout each workday.
- Performs other related department duties which may be inclusive but not listed in job description.
- Maintains positive working relationship with Physician Practices and communicates with office staff as needed.
QUALIFICATIONS
Florida residency required
- License/Registration/Certification
- CPC or CCS-P Certification Required
- Education
- High School graduate
- Experience
- Five plus years experience in Coding and Billing, Knowledge of ICD-10-CM and CPT
BENEFITS:
We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs:
- Health benefits
- Life insurance
- Long-term disability coverage
- Healthcare spending accounts
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Pet Insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Employee assistance program
- Wellness program
- On-site housing for select positions and more!
DEGREE REQUIREMENTS:
Certification:
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Medical Coder
Verify your credentials meet specialty occupation
USCIS requires your role to theoretically and practically require a bachelor's degree in a specific field. An AHIMA CCS or RHIA credential paired with a relevant degree strengthens your specialty occupation argument significantly for medical coding positions.
Check prevailing wages by SOC code
Medical Coders fall under SOC 29-2072. Use the OFLC Wage Search to look up the four wage levels for your exact work location before negotiations. Your offered salary must meet at least Level I to pass DOL's LCA certification.
Target health systems with coding departments
Large hospital networks and health information management vendors file LCAs regularly for coding staff. Filter your search on Migrate Mate by H-1B filing history to identify employers who have sponsored coders before, not just those open to the idea.
Ask about remote work location implications
If your employer allows remote work in a different metro area after your H-1B is approved, they may need to file an amended LCA for the new worksite. Confirm the employer's policy before accepting an offer to avoid status complications later.
Clarify whether the role is contract or direct-hire
Third-party staffing agencies can sponsor H-1B holders for coding roles, but USCIS scrutinizes employer-employee control more heavily in these arrangements. Direct-hire positions at health systems or insurers typically face less RFE risk on this issue.
Time your cap-gap window carefully
If you're on OPT when your H-1B is selected in the lottery, your cap-gap authorization extends your work eligibility through September 30. Confirm your employer understands this bridge period so your start date and petition filing align without a work authorization gap.
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Find Medical Coder JobsMedical Coder H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Coder role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
It depends on how the position is defined. USCIS requires the role to normally require a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field. If your employer's job description mandates a degree in health information management, health informatics, or a related discipline, the position will typically qualify. Generic coding roles that list a degree as preferred rather than required are more likely to receive an RFE.
Which coding credentials help with H-1B approval for this role?
Credentials from AHIMA, such as the Registered Health Information Administrator or Certified Coding Specialist, reinforce the argument that your occupation requires specialized, degree-level knowledge. USCIS does not treat certifications as substitutes for a degree, but they add supporting evidence that the role is a specialty occupation, particularly when your degree field is not an exact match to the job title.
How do I find employers who have sponsored H-1B visas for Medical Coder roles before?
Migrate Mate surfaces employer LCA filing history by occupation code, so you can identify health systems, insurers, and health information management companies that have filed for coding roles. Focusing on employers with an established H-1B track record for this specific SOC code reduces the risk of encountering an employer unfamiliar with the sponsorship process.
Can a medical coding staffing agency sponsor my H-1B?
Yes, staffing agencies can serve as H-1B petitioners for coding placements, but USCIS applies stricter scrutiny to third-party placement arrangements. The agency must demonstrate it retains the right to control your work, including supervision and the ability to reassign you. Agency-sponsored H-1Bs in this field face a higher rate of RFEs compared to direct-hire arrangements at hospitals or insurers.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer moves my coding role fully remote in a new state?
A permanent relocation to a new worksite outside your original LCA's covered area requires your employer to file a new LCA reflecting the new work location's prevailing wage and post required notices there. Working remotely from a new location without an updated LCA puts your H-1B status at risk. Confirm the process with your employer before relocating, even temporarily.
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