H-1B Visa Medical Coding Educator Jobs
Medical Coding Educator roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship under the specialty occupation standard, typically requiring a bachelor's degree in health information management or a related field. Employers include hospitals, coding academies, and health system training departments. AHIMA or AAPC credentials like CCS or CPC strengthen your petition and support prevailing wage documentation.
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Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500009 Utilization Management
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 110
Compensation Range:
$60,431.00 - $84,603.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Collaborates with coding and clinical documentation integrity management, plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of coding practices within the organization. Develops and delivers coding education programs, conducts regular coding audits, analyzes coding data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and serves as a subject matter expert on coding guidelines and regulations. Fosters a culture of continuous learning and coding excellence among our coding staff and clinical documentation team for the accurate and timely assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for complex patient encounters. Provides expert-level coding guidance, education, and quality review for all coding staff. Acts as a subject matter expert, ensuring coding compliance, data integrity, process improvements, system implementations and upgrades, and optimal reimbursement while supporting the professional development of the coding team.
Essential Functions:
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Develops, implements, and delivers comprehensive coding education programs for new hires and existing coding staff, covering ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, DRG, and APC methodologies. Provides ongoing education on updates to coding guidelines, regulatory changes, and payer requirements. Creates educational materials, presentations, and job aids to support learning and reference. Conducts one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions for coders to address specific areas for improvement. Collaborates with clinical documentation team to provide education to clinicians on documentation best practices that support accurate coding. Serves as a resource to the coders, clinical documentation specialists, providers, ISD, Compliance, and other billing departments.
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Performs regular internal coding audits (pre-bill and post-bill) to assess coding accuracy, compliance with official guidelines, and adherence to organizational policies. Identifies coding discrepancies, documentation deficiencies, and opportunities for revenue integrity improvement. Provides constructive feedback to coders based on audit findings and monitors progress on corrective actions. Assists in preparing for external audits and responding to audit requests.
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Analyzes coding data, audit results, and denial trends to identify patterns, root causes of errors, and areas requiring focused education or process improvement. Generates reports on coding accuracy, productivity, and educational effectiveness for department leadership. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) related to coding quality and compliance.
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Participates in the development and revision of coding policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Stays current with changes in coding regulations (e.g., CMS, OIG), payer policies, and industry standards. Serves as a subject matter expert in coding.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or a related healthcare field and 4 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
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Expert Coding Knowledge, including in-depth understanding of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, APCs, and NCCI edits preferred.
-
Strong knowledge of HIPAA, CMS regulations, OIG guidelines, and other relevant healthcare compliance standards preferred.
-
Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and draw actionable conclusions preferred.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to broad audiences preferred.
-
Proven ability to develop effective training materials and deliver engaging educational sessions preferred.
-
Proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, coding encoder software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
-
Strong ability to build rapport, collaborate effectively, and provide constructive feedback preferred.
-
Meticulous attention to detail in auditing and documentation review preferred.
-
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving coding and documentation challenges preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
-
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required OR
-
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required OR
-
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) upon hire required.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
As a community, the University of Rochester is defined by a deep commitment to Meliora - Ever Better. Embedded in that ideal are the values we share: equity, leadership, integrity, openness, respect, and accountability. Together, we will set the highest standards for how we treat each other to ensure our community is welcoming to all and is a place where all can thrive.
Job Location (Full Address):
601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642
Opening:
Worker Subtype:
Regular
Time Type:
Full time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40
Department:
500009 Utilization Management
Work Shift:
UR - Day (United States of America)
Range:
UR URG 110
Compensation Range:
$60,431.00 - $84,603.00
The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.
Responsibilities:
Collaborates with coding and clinical documentation integrity management, plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and compliance of coding practices within the organization. Develops and delivers coding education programs, conducts regular coding audits, analyzes coding data to identify trends and areas for improvement, and serves as a subject matter expert on coding guidelines and regulations. Fosters a culture of continuous learning and coding excellence among our coding staff and clinical documentation team for the accurate and timely assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes for complex patient encounters. Provides expert-level coding guidance, education, and quality review for all coding staff. Acts as a subject matter expert, ensuring coding compliance, data integrity, process improvements, system implementations and upgrades, and optimal reimbursement while supporting the professional development of the coding team.
Essential Functions:
-
Develops, implements, and delivers comprehensive coding education programs for new hires and existing coding staff, covering ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, DRG, and APC methodologies. Provides ongoing education on updates to coding guidelines, regulatory changes, and payer requirements. Creates educational materials, presentations, and job aids to support learning and reference. Conducts one-on-one coaching and mentoring sessions for coders to address specific areas for improvement. Collaborates with clinical documentation team to provide education to clinicians on documentation best practices that support accurate coding. Serves as a resource to the coders, clinical documentation specialists, providers, ISD, Compliance, and other billing departments.
-
Performs regular internal coding audits (pre-bill and post-bill) to assess coding accuracy, compliance with official guidelines, and adherence to organizational policies. Identifies coding discrepancies, documentation deficiencies, and opportunities for revenue integrity improvement. Provides constructive feedback to coders based on audit findings and monitors progress on corrective actions. Assists in preparing for external audits and responding to audit requests.
-
Analyzes coding data, audit results, and denial trends to identify patterns, root causes of errors, and areas requiring focused education or process improvement. Generates reports on coding accuracy, productivity, and educational effectiveness for department leadership. Monitors key performance indicators (KPIs) related to coding quality and compliance.
-
Participates in the development and revision of coding policies, procedures, and guidelines to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and industry best practices. Stays current with changes in coding regulations (e.g., CMS, OIG), payer policies, and industry standards. Serves as a subject matter expert in coding.
Other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education & Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Health Information Management, Healthcare Administration, Nursing or a related healthcare field and 4 years of inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting required. Or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
-
Expert Coding Knowledge, including in-depth understanding of ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, HCPCS, MS-DRGs, APR-DRGs, APCs, and NCCI edits preferred.
-
Strong knowledge of HIPAA, CMS regulations, OIG guidelines, and other relevant healthcare compliance standards preferred.
-
Ability to analyze complex data, identify trends, and draw actionable conclusions preferred.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and concisely to broad audiences preferred.
-
Proven ability to develop effective training materials and deliver engaging educational sessions preferred.
-
Proficient in Electronic Health Record (EHR) systems, coding encoder software, and Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) preferred.
-
Strong ability to build rapport, collaborate effectively, and provide constructive feedback preferred.
-
Meticulous attention to detail in auditing and documentation review preferred.
-
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving coding and documentation challenges preferred.
Licenses and Certifications:
-
Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) required OR
-
Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) required OR
-
Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) upon hire required.
The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving an inclusive and welcoming culture to advance the University’s Mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law (Protected Characteristics). This commitment extends to non-discrimination in the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates, for all persons consistent with our values and based on applicable law.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Medical Coding Educator
Verify your credentials support specialty occupation
USCIS requires a direct relationship between your degree and the Medical Coding Educator role. A health information management, clinical informatics, or allied health education degree makes the strongest case. A business or unrelated degree with no coding coursework invites RFEs.
Target employers with dedicated training departments
Hospital systems, large physician groups, and revenue cycle management firms with in-house education programs are far more likely to sponsor than small practices. Look for job postings that list AHIMA or AAPC certification as a requirement, not just a preference.
Check H-1B filing history through Migrate Mate
Search Medical Coding Educator roles on Migrate Mate to see which employers have active LCA filings for this occupation. DOL Labor Condition Application data shows sponsoring employers before you spend time applying to companies unlikely to file.
Benchmark your wage against OFLC Wage Search
Your employer must pay the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your job title through OFLC Wage Search before your offer conversation so you understand the wage floor and can flag offers that would create a petition problem at filing.
Confirm the employer uses E-Verify before accepting
H-1B sponsors must be enrolled in E-Verify. Ask HR directly or check the E-Verify employer search before you invest time in the interview process. Non-enrolled employers can't legally file your H-1B petition regardless of their intent to sponsor.
Time your petition around the cap and fiscal year
Cap-subject H-1B petitions open for registration in March for an October 1 start. If you're on OPT, confirm your EAD end date aligns with that timeline or that your employer qualifies as cap-exempt, such as a nonprofit hospital or university-affiliated health system.
H-1B Visa Medical Coding Educator: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Coding Educator role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as health information management, clinical informatics, or health education. The employer must document that the role's complexity and curriculum design duties require that specific degree, not just general business or communications credentials. USCIS looks for a tight field-to-job alignment, so your job description matters as much as your transcript.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Coding Educator positions?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, revenue cycle management companies, and health information management schools are the most active sponsors for this role. These employers have structured HR and legal infrastructure to manage H-1B filings. Smaller billing companies or solo practices rarely sponsor because the administrative burden outweighs their hiring volume. Search Migrate Mate to find employers with verified LCA filing history for Medical Coding Educator and related titles.
Do AHIMA or AAPC certifications like CCS or CPC affect H-1B eligibility?
Certifications don't substitute for the degree requirement USCIS mandates, but they significantly strengthen the specialty occupation argument. An employer listing CCS or CPC as required signals that the role demands specialized, degree-level knowledge of coding systems and clinical documentation. Including your certifications in the petition support letter adds credibility, especially if your degree field is adjacent rather than directly in health information management.
Can a Medical Coding Educator work remotely on H-1B, and does it affect the LCA?
Remote work is permitted, but each work location requires a certified LCA that names that specific location. If you work from home across a state line from your employer's headquarters, a separate LCA may be needed. Your employer must also post the LCA notice at each worksite or in the electronic equivalent. USCIS and DOL have issued guidance on short-term and permanent remote arrangements, so confirm the filing reflects your actual work location before your petition is submitted.
What happens to my H-1B if my employer cuts the Medical Coding Educator program?
Your H-1B status is tied to that specific employer and role. If the position is eliminated, you enter a 60-day grace period to find a new H-1B sponsor, change to another valid status, or depart. A new employer must file a transfer petition before that window closes. Moving quickly matters because the 60 days runs from your last day of employment, not from when you receive notice.