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Coding Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA's Computer Systems Analyst category, making them accessible to Canadian and Mexican professionals without a lottery or multi-year wait. For Canadians, employers provide a support letter you present at the U.S. port of entry for same-day approval. For Mexicans, employers submit documentation to support your application at a U.S. consulate.
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As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides mastery level inpatient facility coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) support in Health Information Management department with little educational intervention required.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough review of medical record for identification of relevant clinical diagnoses and procedures performed.
- Assign appropriate ICD-CM principal diagnosis code.
- Assign appropriate ICD-CM secondary diagnosis codes.
- Assign appropriate ICD-10 PCS code(s).
- Sequence principal and secondary diagnoses codes and primary procedure code for accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment.
- Assign Present on Admission (POA) indicator for each diagnosis code.
- Abstract required data elements, including but not limited to: Admit Type, Admit Source / Point of Origin, and Discharge Disposition.
- Identification of opportunities where additional provider documentation is required to thoroughly and accurately assign ICD-10 code.
- Understand and adhere to compliant provider query practices and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to Health Information Coding policies and Official Coding Guidelines, as published by CMS and Cooperating Parties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Mastery level knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology and pathophysiology.
- Mastery level knowledge of coding conventions & use of coding nomenclature.
- Proficient in all service lines of varying complexity.
- Solid understanding of health care quality related initiatives.
- Demonstrated proficiency with compliant CDI related activities and practices.
- Sustain acceptable productivity rate as defined by Coding Leadership.
- Ability to effectively communicate with clinical staff and other hospital department personnel.
- Knowledge of healthcare IT systems, preferably Epic and 3M 360 R2.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Team player, ability to collaborate with colleagues and leadership.
- Ability to effectively mentor staff.
Qualifications Required
Minimum five (5) years of experience coding inpatient facility (HB) at Level 1 Trauma facility.
Licenses Required
- One of the following
- Current RHIA Certification with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Current RHIT Certification with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Current CCS Certification with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- One of the following
- Current CDIP Certification with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Current CCDS Certification with The Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS).
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree with RHIA or RHIT.
- Experience coding at academic medical center.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Listening, Sitting, Speaking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 82512
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Remote
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR CST 17A HEALTH INFO CODING
Category Health Information Management
Workplace Set Up Remote
Overview
As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA
This position provides mastery level inpatient facility coding and Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) support in Health Information Management department with little educational intervention required.
Corporate Overview: The University of Utah is a Level 1 Trauma Center and is nationally ranked and recognized for our academic research, quality standards and overall patient experience. Our five hospitals and eleven clinics provide excellence in our comprehensive services, medical advancement, and overall patient outcomes.
Responsibilities
- Perform thorough review of medical record for identification of relevant clinical diagnoses and procedures performed.
- Assign appropriate ICD-CM principal diagnosis code.
- Assign appropriate ICD-CM secondary diagnosis codes.
- Assign appropriate ICD-10 PCS code(s).
- Sequence principal and secondary diagnoses codes and primary procedure code for accurate MS-DRG and APR-DRG assignment.
- Assign Present on Admission (POA) indicator for each diagnosis code.
- Abstract required data elements, including but not limited to: Admit Type, Admit Source / Point of Origin, and Discharge Disposition.
- Identification of opportunities where additional provider documentation is required to thoroughly and accurately assign ICD-10 code.
- Understand and adhere to compliant provider query practices and procedures.
- Understand and adhere to Health Information Coding policies and Official Coding Guidelines, as published by CMS and Cooperating Parties.
Knowledge / Skills / Abilities
- Mastery level knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy & physiology and pathophysiology.
- Mastery level knowledge of coding conventions & use of coding nomenclature.
- Proficient in all service lines of varying complexity.
- Solid understanding of health care quality related initiatives.
- Demonstrated proficiency with compliant CDI related activities and practices.
- Sustain acceptable productivity rate as defined by Coding Leadership.
- Ability to effectively communicate with clinical staff and other hospital department personnel.
- Knowledge of healthcare IT systems, preferably Epic and 3M 360 R2.
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office.
- Team player, ability to collaborate with colleagues and leadership.
- Ability to effectively mentor staff.
Qualifications Required
Minimum five (5) years of experience coding inpatient facility (HB) at Level 1 Trauma facility.
Licenses Required
- One of the following
- Current RHIA Certification with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Current RHIT Certification with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Current CCS Certification with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- One of the following
- Current CDIP Certification with the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Current CCDS Certification with The Association of Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists (ACDIS).
Qualifications (Preferred)
- Bachelor's or Associate's degree with RHIA or RHIT.
- Experience coding at academic medical center.
Working Conditions and Physical Demands
Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.
This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.
Physical Requirements
Listening, Sitting, Speaking
Multi-lingual Candidates Welcomed
To inquire about this posting, email: careers@hsc.utah.edu
EEO Statement
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patient populations.
All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics, a part of The University of Utah, is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability, please contact the University of Utah Health Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources office at 801-581-6500. If you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator's office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
Online reports may be submitted at eoe.utah.edu/
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or Hospitals and Clinics Human Resources at (801) 581-6500 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
Requisition Number 82512
Reg/Temp Regular
Employment Type Full-Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm
Clinical/Non-Clinical Status Non-Clinical
Location Name Business Services Building
Workplace Set Up Remote
City SALT LAKE CITY
State UT
Department COR CST 17A HEALTH INFO CODING
Category Health Information Management
Workplace Set Up Remote
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Coding Specialist
Frame your credentials around specialty occupation
TN approval hinges on your coding work qualifying as Computer Systems Analyst duties, not general IT support. Document how your role involves systems design, integration, or analysis with a degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field.
Verify your degree field maps correctly
A degree in software engineering or computer science supports the TN Computer Systems Analyst category cleanly. A business or unrelated degree requires a credential evaluation showing coursework equivalency before you approach employers about sponsorship.
Target employers with recent visa filings
Search for employers with recent visa filings for Computer Systems Analyst roles. These companies already understand visa sponsorship processes and are less likely to withdraw an offer over unfamiliarity with work visa requirements.
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Get the support letter written before the offer deadline
Your employer's TN support letter must describe your specific duties, salary, and the specialty occupation connection. Request it early in the offer process so a vague or incomplete letter doesn't delay your start date, especially if you're crossing at a Canadian port of entry.
Understand Mexican nationals face a separate quota process
Unlike Canadians who get TN status at the border, Mexican nationals must apply at a U.S. consulate and are subject to an annual TN allocation. Build extra lead time into your start date negotiations to account for consular appointment availability.
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Find Coding Specialist JobsCoding Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does Coding Specialist work qualify for TN visa status?
Coding Specialist roles qualify under the TN Computer Systems Analyst category when the position requires theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge in systems analysis, design, or programming. The job offer letter must tie your specific coding duties to that category explicitly. Roles limited to basic data entry or help desk support typically do not qualify.
How does TN compare to H-1B for Coding Specialist jobs?
TN has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadian citizens, and can be processed at the border on the same day. H-1B requires employer sponsorship months in advance, a randomized lottery with roughly a 25 percent selection rate, and USCIS adjudication that takes several more months. For qualified Canadian and Mexican coding professionals, TN is a faster, more predictable path to U.S. employment.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN?
Your employer must prepare a support letter on company letterhead describing your job title, duties, the Computer Systems Analyst TN category, your salary, and your intended length of employment. Canadian citizens can then present this support letter at a U.S. port of entry (such as an airport or land border crossing) to request TN status from U.S. Customs and Border Protection. No advance government filing or approval is required before entry.
Where can I find Coding Specialist jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals looking for U.S. jobs with TN visa sponsorship. It filters roles by visa eligibility so you can focus on employers who are already prepared to sponsor the TN category, rather than applying broadly and discovering sponsorship limitations late in the hiring process.
Can I switch Coding Specialist employers on a TN visa?
Yes, but each employer change requires a new TN. Your current TN is tied to a specific employer, so you cannot begin work with a new company until the new TN is issued. Canadian citizens can apply for the new TN at the border, while Mexican nationals must return to a U.S. consulate. There is no grace period that authorizes work between employers the way H-1B portability rules allow.
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