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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Join TriHealth as a Coding Educator!
TriHealth is a place where skilled professionals shape meaningful changes, and this role puts you at the center of that impact. Being part of the Coding Education Program, you’ll guide physicians and coding specialists in accurate documentation, compliance, and charge capture while supporting system‑wide initiatives like ICD‑10 implementation and HCC education. Your expertise will directly strengthen data quality and elevate care across our physician enterprise.
You’ll thrive here if you value collaboration, professional growth, and a culture that truly invests in its people. TriHealth is known for supporting its teams with strong leadership, resources, and a commitment to excellence…making it a place where your skills are recognized and your contributions matter.
Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.
Location:
- Works at Home
Work Schedule:
- Full Time (80 hours biweekly)
- Day Shift
- No Weekend, Holiday or On Call Commitment
Benefits:
TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits package - including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement. Please view our benefits page.
Job Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Healthcare, Nursing, or related Equivalent experience accepted in lieu of degree
- Microsoft office suite proficient
- Strong communication skills for group and individual audiences
- Detailed oriented
- Strong organizational skills
- AAPC (Certified Professional Coder [CPC], Certified Outpatient Coder [COC])
- PMI (Certified Medical Coder [CMC])
- AHIMA (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician [CCS-P], Certified Coding Specialist [CCS])
- Registered Health Information Administrator [RHIA]
- Registered Health Information Technician [RHIT])
- 3-4 years’ experience Professional Healthcare
- Minimum of 3 years of coding/auditing
Job Overview:
Under the direction of the Coding Manager, responsible for conducting coding education programs for coding specialists and physicians to ensure correct coding, legal compliance and complete charge capture. Provides physician feedback initial and ongoing education, training and technical support in regard to proper clinical documentation guidelines, service selection, charge capture and timely submission, healthcare data accuracy and coding principles. Based on feedback from coding specialists, physician audit results and accuracy expectations as determined to maintain correct coding standards, coordinate the educational opportunities for the assigned direct-care providers in regard to the medical and legal aspects of professional coding and documentation requirements. Participate in ICD-10 readiness efforts and HCC improvement projects.
Job Responsibilities:
- Establishes a comprehensive Coding Education program across TriHealth Physicians
- Implements ICD 10 and across TriHealth Physicians and HCC education for TPEC
- Responsible for quarterly and annual updates to TriHealth coding staff
- Establishes an annual compliance summary of the auditing results and provide education and feedback to the providers and practice leadership
Other Job-Related Information:
Working Conditions:
Climbing - Rarely
Concentrating - Frequently
Continuous Learning - Frequently
Hearing: Conversation - Frequently
Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
Kneeling - Rarely
Lifting <10 Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 50+ Lbs - Rarely
Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Rarely
Pulling - Rarely
Pushing - Rarely
Reaching - Rarely
Reading - Frequently
Sitting - Frequently
Standing - Occasionally
Stooping - Rarely
Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
Use of Hands - Rarely
Color Vision - Frequently
Walking - Occasionally
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
At TriHealth, we believe there is no responsibility more important than to SERVE our patients, our communities, and our fellow team members. To achieve our vision and mission, ALL TriHealth team members are expected to demonstrate and live the following:
Serve: ALWAYS…
- Welcome everyone by making eye contact, greeting with a smile, and saying "hello"
- Acknowledge when patients/guests are lost and escort them to their destination or find someone who can assist
- Refrain from using cell phones for personal reasons in public spaces or patient care areas
Excel: ALWAYS…
- Recognize and take personal responsibility to address and recover from service breakdowns when a customer's expectations have not been met
- Offer patients and guests priority when waiting (lines, elevators)
- Work on improving quality, safety, and service
Respect: ALWAYS…
- Respect cultural and spiritual differences and honor individual preferences.
- Respect everyone’s opinion and contribution, regardless of title/role.
- Speak positively about my team members and other departments in front of patients and guests.
Value: ALWAYS…
- Value the time of others by striving to be on time, prepared and actively participating.
- Pick up trash, ensuring the physical environment is clean and safe.
- Be a good steward of our resources, using supplies and equipment efficiently and effectively, and will look for ways to avoid waste.
Engage: ALWAYS…
- Acknowledge wins and frequently thank team members and others for contributions.
- Show courtesy and compassion with customers, team members and the community.
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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.