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Medical Coder roles qualify as H-1B visa 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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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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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.
H-1B Visa Medical Coder: 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.