OPT Risk Adjustment Coding Jobs
Risk Adjustment Coding jobs are a strong fit for F-1 OPT students with health information management, coding, or clinical informatics backgrounds. These roles are common at health plans and hospital systems that routinely sponsor H-1B visas, giving you a realistic path from OPT to long-term work authorization.
Find OPT Risk Adjustment Coding JobsOverview
Showing 5 of 12+ Risk Adjustment Coding jobs










See all Risk Adjustment Coding Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new Risk Adjustment Coding roles.
Get Access To All Jobs
INTRODUCTION
B. Braun Medical Inc., a leader in infusion therapy and pain management, develops, manufactures, and markets innovative medical products and services to the healthcare industry. Other key product areas include nutrition, pharmacy admixture and compounding, ostomy and wound care, and dialysis. The company is committed to eliminating preventable treatment errors and enhancing patient, clinician and environmental safety. B. Braun Medical is headquartered in Bethlehem, Pa., and is part of the B. Braun Group of Companies in the U.S., which includes B. Braun Interventional Systems, Aesculap® and CAPS®.
Globally, the B. Braun Group of Companies employs more than 64,000 employees in 64 countries. Guided by its Sharing Expertise® philosophy, B. Braun continuously exchanges knowledge with customers, partners and clinicians to address the critical issues of improving care and lowering costs.
Position Summary
The Credit Adjustment Analyst III is responsible for managing and resolving customer credits, debits, deductions, and return-related transactions to ensure accurate account reconciliation and customer satisfaction. This role serves as a key liaison between customers, distribution partners, contracts, warehouse operations, customer service teams, and internal business units to investigate and resolve financial discrepancies, process credits, and support deduction management activities. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical and problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate effectively across multiple departments. This position requires experience in credit and deduction processing, customer account management, and working within complex business environments where accuracy, timely follow-up, and excellent customer service are critical to success.
RESPONSIBILITIES: ESSENTIAL DUTIES
- Run return report after warehouse receipts products to review and release credits accordingly.
- Work with various divisions within BBraun regarding pending warehouse receipts.
- Monitor aging returns working with warehouse and the customer to confirm return.
- Track and issue credits/debits for direct and government accounts regarding deductions, working with customer, contracts, and the warehouse.
- Work with BBraun Infusion Systems customer service and Carrolton, TX regarding credits/debits on capital equipment orders and repairs.
- Provide proof of deliveries for deductions and unpaid orders utilizing carrier websites and direct contacts.
- Key liaison for specific distributor accounts to work on all deductions with the customer, contracts, internal distributor team, and the warehouse.
- Work with contracts regarding allocation fees, backhaul fees, and inventory services fees.
The job function listed is not exhaustive and shall also include any responsibilities as assigned by the Supervisor from time to time.
General: It shall be the duty of every employee while at work to take reasonable care for safety and health of himself/herself and other persons.
EXPERTISE: KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
- Requires working knowledge of technical field/area of specialization.
- Exercises general application of principles, theories and concepts.
- Follows established procedures and guidelines.
- Works under direct supervision and from detailed verbal and/or written instructions.
- Uses established procedures to accomplish assigned task.
- May require some limited judgement in resolving problems.
- Contacts are primarily with department supervisors, leads, subordinates, and peers.
- Occasional contact with external contractors/vendors.
EXPERTISE: QUALIFICATIONS - EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING/ETC
Required:
- High school diploma/G.E.D or equivalent required, Associate's or technical degree preferred.
- 04+ years related experience required.
- Regular and predictable on-site attendance.
- Occasional business travel required.
Hybrid schedule working Tues, Wed, Thurs in office.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $20 - $26/hr
The targeted range for this role takes into account a range of factors that are considered when making compensation and hiring decisions; included but not limited to: skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. The range provided is a reasonable estimate.
B. Braun offers an excellent benefits package, which includes healthcare, a 401(k) plan, and tuition reimbursement.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.
See all OPT Risk Adjustment Coding Jobs
Sign up for free to unlock all listings, filter by visa type, and get alerts for new OPT Risk Adjustment Coding Jobs.
Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding OPT Sponsorship in Risk Adjustment Coding
Target payers over providers
Health insurance companies and managed care organizations file far more H-1B petitions for risk adjustment coders than individual clinics or small practices. Focus your search on payers like regional health plans and large national insurers, which have dedicated coding teams and established sponsorship infrastructure.
Get your CRC or CCS credential before you apply
The Certified Risk Adjustment Coder credential from AAPC signals that you meet the technical bar employers expect. Holding it before your OPT starts strengthens your application and removes a common hesitation employers have about sponsoring candidates who still need training time.
Understand your OPT timeline before accepting a role
Standard OPT lasts 12 months. If your degree is in a STEM-qualifying field like health informatics, you may qualify for a 24-month STEM OPT extension. Clarify this with your DSO early so you can communicate your authorization window accurately to prospective employers.
Ask about remote coding roles explicitly
Risk adjustment coding is one of the most remote-friendly roles in healthcare IT. Many employers hire remote coders nationally, which widens your employer pool significantly. Remote availability also correlates with larger organizations that have formal immigration sponsorship programs already in place.
Connect your academic background to ICD-10-CM specificity
Employers want coders who understand hierarchical condition categories, not just basic diagnosis coding. In interviews, demonstrate familiarity with RAF score calculations and how accurate ICD-10-CM code selection affects risk scores. This technical depth signals you can contribute immediately without a long ramp-up period.
Search Migrate Mate to find OPT-friendly employers
Not every risk adjustment coding posting comes from an employer willing to sponsor OPT or future H-1B status. Migrate Mate filters for employers with a demonstrated sponsorship history, saving you time and helping you focus applications where your authorization is genuinely welcome.
Risk Adjustment Coding OPT: Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work as a Risk Adjustment Coder on OPT?
Yes, as long as the role is directly related to your degree field. Health information management, health informatics, clinical coding, or a closely related healthcare or data program all qualify. Your DSO can confirm the connection for your specific degree. You must have an active EAD card before your start date and report the employer through your SEVIS portal within ten days of starting.
Does Risk Adjustment Coding qualify for STEM OPT extension?
It depends on your degree, not the job title itself. If you graduated from a STEM-designated program such as health informatics, biomedical informatics, or health data science, you may qualify for the 24-month extension. Coding degrees in non-STEM programs, such as health information technology from a community college, typically do not qualify. Check your program's CIP code with your DSO to confirm eligibility before accepting an offer.
How do I find Risk Adjustment Coding employers that sponsor visas?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for this. It surfaces risk adjustment coding roles from employers with documented H-1B sponsorship histories, so you are not wasting applications on companies that will not support your status long-term. Filtering by sponsorship track record is the most efficient way to focus your job search as an OPT student with a finite authorization window.
What happens to my OPT status if my risk adjustment coding job ends?
You enter a 60-day grace period from the date your employment ends. During that window, you can find a new qualifying position, change your status, or prepare to depart. You cannot work during the grace period. If your new role is with a different employer, you must update your employer information in SEVIS through your DSO before starting. Unemployment also counts toward a 90-day limit on your OPT period.
Do risk adjustment coding roles count as OPT-qualifying employment even if they are remote?
Yes. Remote work is fully permissible on OPT as long as the employer is a legitimate U.S. company and the role is directly related to your field of study. You must still report the employer's name, address, and your job title to your DSO within ten days of starting. The physical location of your work does not affect eligibility, but the employer's U.S. registration does.