J-1 Visa Medical Coding Educator Jobs
Medical Coding Educator positions in the U.S. are accessible to qualified international professionals through J-1 visa sponsorship, typically under the Specialist or Research Scholar program category. State Department-designated sponsors issue the DS-2019, while the hiring healthcare or educational institution serves as your host organization.
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The intern will assist with a Principal Diagnosis AI Audit project. We're looking for a student intern, in a HIM related degree program, who has already completed a medical coding course (preferably inpatient coding). You will be using that coding knowledge to review AI related decisions, from a test environment, and identify missed coding/auditing opportunities. This work will support innovation across the Clinical Chart Validation Team’s audit selection pipeline. This will be a strong learning opportunity to gain hands-on experience in audit analytics, opportunity assessment, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting real-world healthcare innovation initiatives.
Responsibilities:
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Analyzes and Audits Claims. Integrates medical chart coding principles, clinical guidelines and objectivity in performance of medical audit activities. Draws on advanced ICD-10 coding expertise, clinical guidelines, and industry knowledge to substantiate conclusions. This review may include medical record review and/or episode of care reviews. Performs work independently.
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Effectively Utilizes Audit Tools. Utilizes Cotiviti proprietary auditing systems with a high level of proficiency to make audit determinations.
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Meets or Exceeds Standards/Guidelines for Productivity. Maintains production goals set by the audit operations management team.
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Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
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Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Enrolled in higher education BS or MS program with clinical or health information management focus
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Successful completion of an ICD-10 and PCS coding course is required (coding certification preferred i.e., RHIA, RHIT, CCP, CCS)
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Basic to Intermediate knowledge of medical and coding terminology is required.
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Proficiency in Word, Access, Excel, TEAMS, and other applications.
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Self-motivated and self-organizing worker and learner.
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Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
COMPENSATION:
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Base compensation ranges from $21.00 to $23.00 per hour. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.
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Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.
Since this job will be based remotely, all interviews will be conducted virtually.
Date of posting: 4/15/2026
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 5/15/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.
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Overview:
The intern will assist with a Principal Diagnosis AI Audit project. We're looking for a student intern, in a HIM related degree program, who has already completed a medical coding course (preferably inpatient coding). You will be using that coding knowledge to review AI related decisions, from a test environment, and identify missed coding/auditing opportunities. This work will support innovation across the Clinical Chart Validation Team’s audit selection pipeline. This will be a strong learning opportunity to gain hands-on experience in audit analytics, opportunity assessment, and cross-functional collaboration while supporting real-world healthcare innovation initiatives.
Responsibilities:
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Analyzes and Audits Claims. Integrates medical chart coding principles, clinical guidelines and objectivity in performance of medical audit activities. Draws on advanced ICD-10 coding expertise, clinical guidelines, and industry knowledge to substantiate conclusions. This review may include medical record review and/or episode of care reviews. Performs work independently.
-
Effectively Utilizes Audit Tools. Utilizes Cotiviti proprietary auditing systems with a high level of proficiency to make audit determinations.
-
Meets or Exceeds Standards/Guidelines for Productivity. Maintains production goals set by the audit operations management team.
-
Complete all special projects and other duties as assigned.
-
Must be able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Enrolled in higher education BS or MS program with clinical or health information management focus
-
Successful completion of an ICD-10 and PCS coding course is required (coding certification preferred i.e., RHIA, RHIT, CCP, CCS)
-
Basic to Intermediate knowledge of medical and coding terminology is required.
-
Proficiency in Word, Access, Excel, TEAMS, and other applications.
-
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-
Self-motivated and self-organizing worker and learner.
-
Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
COMPENSATION:
-
Base compensation ranges from $21.00 to $23.00 per hour. Specific offers are determined by various factors, such as experience, education, skills, certifications, and other business needs.
-
Nonexempt employees are eligible to receive overtime pay for hours worked in excess of 40 hours in a given week, or as otherwise required by applicable state law.
Since this job will be based remotely, all interviews will be conducted virtually.
Date of posting: 4/15/2026
Applications are assessed on a rolling basis. We anticipate that the application window will close on 5/15/2026, but the application window may change depending on the volume of applications received or close immediately if a qualified candidate is selected.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding J-1 Visa Sponsorship in Medical Coding Educator
Align your credentials with specialty occupation standards
Ensure your coding certifications, CPC, CCS, or equivalent, are documented and translated into English before approaching host employers. Many institutions verify credentials against AHIMA or AAPC standards before submitting your training plan to a designated sponsor.
Map your role to the right J-1 category
Medical Coding Educators with substantial professional experience typically qualify under the Specialist category, while those in a structured post-graduate training program may fit the Trainee category. Confirm the category with your designated sponsor before the host employer drafts your training plan.
Search for host employers open to J-1 visitors
Use Migrate Mate to filter Medical Coding Educator roles by employers with demonstrated J-1 hosting history. This saves time you'd otherwise spend researching which healthcare systems and coding schools have worked with designated sponsors before.
Verify the host's J-1 hosting agreement early
Ask prospective host employers whether they've signed a hosting agreement with a State Department-designated sponsor such as CIEE or Cultural Vistas. Without an active agreement, the sponsor can't issue your DS-2019, regardless of how strong your qualifications are.
Build a training plan that satisfies DOL and sponsor requirements
Your designated sponsor requires a detailed training plan (Form DS-7002) outlining your learning objectives, supervision structure, and evaluation schedule. Generic job descriptions get rejected. Tie each phase explicitly to medical coding education competencies your host employer can verify.
Check whether your role triggers the home residency requirement
The two-year home residency requirement applies if your home country government funded your exchange or if your occupation appears on your home country's Exchange Visitor Skills List. Confirm your status with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer, since waivers are possible but add months to your timeline.
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Which J-1 program category fits a Medical Coding Educator role?
Most Medical Coding Educators qualify under the Specialist category, which is designed for professionals with expertise in a specialized field who are coming to the U.S. to share knowledge or receive advanced training. If you're in a structured post-graduate program at a healthcare or academic institution, the Trainee category may also apply. Your designated sponsor makes the final category determination based on your qualifications and the host's training plan.
Who actually sponsors the J-1 visa for this role?
The visa sponsor is a U.S. Department of State-designated organization, such as CIEE, Cultural Vistas, or IIE, not the hospital or coding school that hires you. That employer is your host organization. The designated sponsor reviews your training plan, issues the DS-2019 form, and monitors compliance throughout your exchange. The host employer cannot independently sponsor a J-1 visa without this arrangement.
How do I find U.S. employers willing to host J-1 Medical Coding Educators?
Search Migrate Mate for Medical Coding Educator roles tagged to employers with J-1 hosting experience. Hospitals, health information management departments, and coding education programs at community colleges are common host employer types. Because J-1 hosting requires a formal agreement with a designated sponsor, identifying employers who have hosted exchange visitors before significantly shortens your path to an offer.
Does the two-year home residency requirement apply to Medical Coding Educators?
It depends on two factors: whether your home country government funded your exchange program, and whether your occupation appears on your home country's Exchange Visitor Skills List maintained by the State Department. Medical coding is a specialized but widely available occupation, so Skills List inclusion varies by country. Check with your designated sponsor before accepting an offer. If the requirement applies, a waiver is possible through USCIS but takes additional time.
What credentials do U.S. host employers typically require before initiating J-1 paperwork?
Most host employers expect a recognized coding certification such as CPC from AAPC or CCS from AHIMA, combined with teaching or training experience in a healthcare or academic setting. You'll also need official transcripts, an English-language credential evaluation if your degree is from outside the U.S., and documentation of any professional development relevant to medical coding education. Assembling these before outreach speeds up both the employer review and the designated sponsor's DS-7002 training plan approval.
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