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Medical Coding Educator jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with backgrounds in health information management, clinical coding, or healthcare administration. Most roles qualify as specialty occupations under STEM or health sciences fields, supporting both standard 12-month OPT and, for eligible graduates, 24-month STEM OPT extension.
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Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
FACILITY: Marsh Security Hlth Plan
LOCATION: Marshfield, WI
ADDRESS: 1515 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
SHIFT: Day
JOB SCHEDULE: Full time
WEEKLY HOURS: 40.00
JOB SUMMARY
The Revenue Management Educator is accountable for the successful development, implementation and delivery of educational and training resource materials to assist providers in coding accuracy. The Educator develops and implements strategic action, quality improvement and risk management plans. The Educator provides overall educational support and coding quality assurance activities to both internal and external stakeholders as it relates to Medicare Advantage, ACA/Exchange and Medicaid risk adjustment reimbursement methodologies and policies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of risk adjustment data submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health Services (DHS). Develops educational materials for providers in relation to diagnostic coding and risk adjustment revenue management to educate providers on thorough documentation and accurate coding. Identifies inadequate or erroneous documentation and/or coding to determine process improvement and educational opportunities.
Research's appropriate material (terminology, testing, abbreviations) to accurately assess documentation.
Analyzes coding and documentation to make appropriate judgments based on coding/guidelines and policies. Monitors and audits performance in areas of compliance risk ensuring that established policies and procedures are being followed. Identifies the root cause of any errors to determine process improvement opportunities that may result in training, reference material revisions, and process changes. Assists in audits as it relates to risk adjustment revenue management to address clinical issues related to documentation and coding. Assesses health insurance products, compliance, or operational risks and develops risk management strategies to improve revenue and reduce audit risk. Reviews, interprets and disseminates information relating to pending industry changes, trends and best practices to include CMS and DHS guidelines related to revenue management to anticipate necessary audits and education for providers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in a business or medical field, or a registered nurse degree. Completion of courses in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and ICD‐9, ICD‐10 and Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Three years’ experience required in a health insurance, nursing, compliance, or auditing related position. Knowledge of CPT coding rules, ICD‐9 and ICD‐10 codes, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, HCC coding, use of modifiers, documentation guidelines, CMS Policy requirements, and other reimbursement guidelines. Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.
Adult education/training and curriculum development preferred.
Certified Professional Coder certification awarded by American Academy of Professional Coders required within one year required. State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license (if applicable).
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder awarded by American Academy of Professional Coders preferred.
BENEFITS
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
REQ NUMBER: R-0254070
JOB FUNCTION: Health Plan
FEATURED: No
INTRODUCTION
Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advancement opportunities to our nearly 50,000 members of the Sanford Family who are dedicated to the work of health and healing across our broad footprint.
FACILITY: Marsh Security Hlth Plan
LOCATION: Marshfield, WI
ADDRESS: 1515 N St Joseph Ave, Marshfield, WI 54449, USA
SHIFT: Day
JOB SCHEDULE: Full time
WEEKLY HOURS: 40.00
JOB SUMMARY
The Revenue Management Educator is accountable for the successful development, implementation and delivery of educational and training resource materials to assist providers in coding accuracy. The Educator develops and implements strategic action, quality improvement and risk management plans. The Educator provides overall educational support and coding quality assurance activities to both internal and external stakeholders as it relates to Medicare Advantage, ACA/Exchange and Medicaid risk adjustment reimbursement methodologies and policies to ensure the accuracy and integrity of risk adjustment data submitted to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and the Department of Health Services (DHS). Develops educational materials for providers in relation to diagnostic coding and risk adjustment revenue management to educate providers on thorough documentation and accurate coding. Identifies inadequate or erroneous documentation and/or coding to determine process improvement and educational opportunities.
Research's appropriate material (terminology, testing, abbreviations) to accurately assess documentation.
Analyzes coding and documentation to make appropriate judgments based on coding/guidelines and policies. Monitors and audits performance in areas of compliance risk ensuring that established policies and procedures are being followed. Identifies the root cause of any errors to determine process improvement opportunities that may result in training, reference material revisions, and process changes. Assists in audits as it relates to risk adjustment revenue management to address clinical issues related to documentation and coding. Assesses health insurance products, compliance, or operational risks and develops risk management strategies to improve revenue and reduce audit risk. Reviews, interprets and disseminates information relating to pending industry changes, trends and best practices to include CMS and DHS guidelines related to revenue management to anticipate necessary audits and education for providers.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in a business or medical field, or a registered nurse degree. Completion of courses in Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), and ICD‐9, ICD‐10 and Hierarchical Condition Category (HCC) coding required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.
Three years’ experience required in a health insurance, nursing, compliance, or auditing related position. Knowledge of CPT coding rules, ICD‐9 and ICD‐10 codes, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, HCC coding, use of modifiers, documentation guidelines, CMS Policy requirements, and other reimbursement guidelines. Demonstrated knowledge of anatomy/physiology, medical terminology, Word, Excel, Power Point and Access.
Adult education/training and curriculum development preferred.
Certified Professional Coder certification awarded by American Academy of Professional Coders required within one year required. State of Wisconsin Registered Nurse license (if applicable).
Certified Risk Adjustment Coder awarded by American Academy of Professional Coders preferred.
BENEFITS
Sanford offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work/life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit https://sanfordcareers.com/benefits.
Sanford is an EEO/AA Employer M/F/Disability/Vet. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-877-673-0854 or send an email to talent@sanfordhealth.org.
Sanford has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.
REQ NUMBER: R-0254070
JOB FUNCTION: Health Plan
FEATURED: No
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Medical Coding Educator
Highlight your coding credentials prominently
CPC, CCS, or RHIA certifications signal immediate job readiness to hiring managers. List them above your education section. Employers in healthcare education prioritize credentialed candidates, and certifications can offset gaps in formal teaching experience.
Target employers with established compliance programs
Large health systems, community colleges, and coding academies are more likely to sponsor OPT than small practices. They have HR infrastructure familiar with work authorization paperwork and recurring hiring cycles that accommodate OPT timelines.
Apply at least three months before your OPT start date
Educator hiring cycles in healthcare run slower than corporate roles. Posting, interview rounds, and onboarding can take six to ten weeks. Starting early gives employers confidence you can begin before any authorization gap creates complications.
Frame your teaching experience with measurable outcomes
Employers want evidence you can improve coding accuracy and pass rates. Quantify results: coder productivity improvements, student exam pass rates, or audit error reductions. Concrete numbers differentiate you from candidates with generic training experience.
Clarify your OPT authorization window upfront
Many healthcare employers are unfamiliar with OPT duration and extension eligibility. Briefly explain your authorized period and, if applicable, your STEM OPT extension timeline in your cover letter. Transparency reduces employer hesitation about short authorization windows.
Connect your degree field to the specialty occupation standard
For OPT authorization to apply, the role must relate to your degree field. Health information management, clinical informatics, or healthcare administration degrees map cleanly to Medical Coding Educator roles. Make that connection explicit in your application materials.
Medical Coding Educator OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Coding Educator role qualify as a specialty occupation for OPT purposes?
Yes, in most cases. Medical Coding Educator positions typically require a bachelor's degree or higher in health information management, clinical informatics, or a related healthcare field, meeting the specialty occupation threshold. The role must be directly related to your degree field for OPT work authorization to apply. If your degree is in a non-adjacent field, consult your DSO before accepting an offer.
Can I use my STEM OPT extension for a Medical Coding Educator job?
It depends on your degree's CIP code. Health information management and clinical informatics programs frequently qualify under STEM-designated codes, making graduates eligible for the 24-month STEM OPT extension. Confirm your program's CIP code with your international student office before banking on an extension, since not all health science degrees are STEM-designated.
What types of employers hire Medical Coding Educators on OPT?
Community colleges, healthcare career schools, large hospital systems with internal education departments, and remote coding academies are the most common employers. These organizations have HR teams experienced with work authorization and predictable hiring cycles. Browse Medical Coding Educator roles currently open to OPT candidates on Migrate Mate to identify which employer types are actively hiring.
How do I handle the gap between graduation and my OPT start date when applying?
You can apply for roles before your OPT authorization begins, but you cannot legally work until your EAD card is active and your OPT start date has passed. Be transparent with employers about your exact start date. Most healthcare education employers will hold an offer for a qualified candidate, especially if the gap is four weeks or less.
Do Medical Coding Educator jobs typically require prior teaching experience, or will clinical coding experience alone qualify me?
Requirements vary. Some employers, particularly hospitals and corporate training teams, prioritize deep coding expertise over formal teaching credentials and will train you on instructional delivery. Others, including colleges and accredited programs, may require prior teaching experience or a master's degree. Review job descriptions carefully and target roles that weight your strongest qualifications.