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Medical Coding Specialist roles qualify for H-1B visa sponsorship as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree in health information management, coding, or a related field. Employers in hospital systems, physician groups, and medical billing companies regularly file LCAs with the DOL before sponsoring coders at the prevailing wage for SOC code 29-2072.
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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 as a Medical Coding Specialist
Verify your credential meets specialty occupation
H-1B requires a bachelor's degree or equivalent in a directly related field. A CPC or CCS certification alone doesn't satisfy USCIS. Pair your coding credential with a degree in health information management or a closely aligned discipline before applying.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Medical Coding Specialist roles by employers who have filed LCAs under SOC 29-2072. This cuts out companies that list coding jobs but have never sponsored H-1B workers in that occupation.
Look beyond hospital systems to remote billers
Revenue cycle management companies and remote medical billing firms file H-1B petitions for coding roles as readily as large hospital networks. Many have established H-1B programs and hire coders in multiple specialties, including inpatient, outpatient, and professional fee.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating an offer
Your employer must pay at least the DOL prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run your offer through the OFLC Wage Search before accepting. Salaries below the Level I or Level II threshold can trigger an LCA filing problem.
Understand the LCA's worksite posting requirement
Remote medical coding roles complicate H-1B worksite rules. Your employer must post the LCA notice at every location where you'll regularly work. If you're fully remote, confirm with HR that your home address is covered in the certified LCA before your start date.
File early to protect your 60-day grace period
If your coding position ends before your H-1B expires, USCIS allows 60 days to find a new sponsoring employer. Ask your next employer to file the transfer petition before your current role ends so you can start immediately on cap-gap protection.
H-1B Visa Medical Coding Specialist: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Coding Specialist role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, provided the position requires at least a bachelor's degree in health information management, medical coding, or a closely related field. USCIS scrutinizes coding roles more than many clinical positions, so the job description must explicitly state the degree requirement and your employer should document why a generalist degree is insufficient for the role.
Which employers commonly sponsor H-1B visas for Medical Coding Specialists?
Hospital systems, academic medical centers, and large revenue cycle management companies are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Remote-first medical billing firms have expanded H-1B filings in recent years as coding work shifted off-site. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for this occupation on Migrate Mate.
Does my CPC or CCS certification count toward the H-1B degree requirement?
Certifications from AAPC or AHIMA strengthen your application but don't substitute for the required bachelor's degree. USCIS evaluates the theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, which certifications alone don't demonstrate. You'll need a qualifying degree alongside your credential for the specialty occupation standard to be met.
How does remote work affect H-1B sponsorship for coding roles?
Remote medical coding roles require your employer to file an LCA that covers your home worksite. If you move to a new metropolitan area, the employer may need to file an amended H-1B petition with an updated LCA reflecting the new prevailing wage. Confirm your home address is listed as a worksite before your status is approved.
Can I switch employers mid-H-1B as a Medical Coding Specialist?
Yes, H-1B portability under AC21 lets you start working for a new sponsoring employer once they file a non-frivolous transfer petition, as long as your current H-1B has been approved for at least 180 days. The new employer must file their own LCA for your coding role and pay at least the prevailing wage for your worksite.