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Coder roles in the U.S. are sponsored under the H-1B visa as specialty occupations, requiring a bachelor's degree in computer science, information systems, or a related field. Employers file an LCA and I-129 petition on your behalf before you can start work. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Extract and analyze clinical information and translate into the most accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and other specialized codes and modifiers to ensure appropriate reimbursement and accurate and reliable data for research, statistics, financial planning, compliance, and marketing. Make corrections to coding edits and charges. Utilizes Optum CAC in accordance with established workflow. Follows University of Michigan Medicine – Sparrow policies and procedures and maintains required quality and productivity standards.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Extracts, reviews, and analyzes clinical information, identifies and abstracts all pertinent information and translates data into appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and other specialized codes and modifiers for appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with established guidelines of all governmental regulatory agencies and third party payers.
- Works under fast-paced circumstances to meet turnaround time requirements. Meets or exceeds departmental/unit performance standards.
- Exercises independent judgment in determining case complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge in order to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded.
- Researches complex diagnoses and/or procedures as needed to enhance coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct codes.
- Identifies issues and makes recommendations for resolution and improvement.
- Escalates patient safety, customer service, quality, and compliance concerns to leadership. Communicates with unit leadership regarding policy and procedures.
- Interacts closely with providers and queries the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.
- Expands job-related knowledge and skills by attending and participating in in-services and staff meetings.
- Maintains currency with work processes, tools, and clinical and administrative applications necessary to perform job functions, including, but not limited to, keeping abreast of coding guidelines and quarterly Coding Clinic and monthly CPT Assistant.
- Attends required system, hospital and departmental meetings and educational sessions as established by leadership, and completes required annual learning programs, to ensure continued education and growth.
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy and maintaining established quality and productivity standards, as well as key performance indicators.
- Demonstrates an understanding of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow departmental and unit policies and procedures and seeks clarification as needed.
- Complies with regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements and seeks clarification as needed.
- Assures adherence with safety programs.
Job Requirements
General Requirements
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
- Member of the AHIMA in good standing (i.e., has paid dues and completed required continuing education).
Work Experience
- Minimum one (1) year recent facility coding experience.
- Per diem candidates must have minimum three (3) years of recent outpatient and/or ED coding experience.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Associate Degree in Health Information Technology/Management - preferred.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Must pass departmental testing as follows:
- Typing – 40 words per minute or better;
- Analytical skill – 70% or better;
- Coding – 80% or better.
- Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM and CPT - preferred.
- Microsoft Office skill and experience (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - preferred.
- Excellent computer skills and previous experience with computer-assisted coding and encoder/grouper - preferred.
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
LI-MA1
Job Family
Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health
Requirements
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital Executive
Experience Level Under 4 Years
Job ID: 53471
Positions Location: Lansing, MI
Job Description
General Purpose of Job:
Extract and analyze clinical information and translate into the most accurate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and other specialized codes and modifiers to ensure appropriate reimbursement and accurate and reliable data for research, statistics, financial planning, compliance, and marketing. Make corrections to coding edits and charges. Utilizes Optum CAC in accordance with established workflow. Follows University of Michigan Medicine – Sparrow policies and procedures and maintains required quality and productivity standards.
Essential Duties:
This job description is intended to cover the minimum essential duties assigned on a regular basis. Associates may be asked to perform additional duties as assigned by their leader. Leadership has the right to alter or modify the duties of the position.
- Extracts, reviews, and analyzes clinical information, identifies and abstracts all pertinent information and translates data into appropriate ICD-10-CM, CPT, and other specialized codes and modifiers for appropriate reimbursement, research, statistics, financial planning, compliance and marketing to ensure completeness, accuracy and compliance with established guidelines of all governmental regulatory agencies and third party payers.
- Works under fast-paced circumstances to meet turnaround time requirements. Meets or exceeds departmental/unit performance standards.
- Exercises independent judgment in determining case complexity by utilizing clinical knowledge in order to understand the etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, diagnostic studies, treatment modalities and prognosis of diseases and procedures to be coded.
- Researches complex diagnoses and/or procedures as needed to enhance coding knowledge to consistently apply the correct codes.
- Identifies issues and makes recommendations for resolution and improvement.
- Escalates patient safety, customer service, quality, and compliance concerns to leadership. Communicates with unit leadership regarding policy and procedures.
- Interacts closely with providers and queries the medical staff appropriately and professionally to obtain accurate documentation necessary to ensure coding compliance and accuracy.
- Expands job-related knowledge and skills by attending and participating in in-services and staff meetings.
- Maintains currency with work processes, tools, and clinical and administrative applications necessary to perform job functions, including, but not limited to, keeping abreast of coding guidelines and quarterly Coding Clinic and monthly CPT Assistant.
- Attends required system, hospital and departmental meetings and educational sessions as established by leadership, and completes required annual learning programs, to ensure continued education and growth.
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy and maintaining established quality and productivity standards, as well as key performance indicators.
- Demonstrates an understanding of University of Michigan Health - Sparrow departmental and unit policies and procedures and seeks clarification as needed.
- Complies with regulatory, legal, and accreditation requirements and seeks clarification as needed.
- Assures adherence with safety programs.
Job Requirements
General Requirements
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Outpatient Coder (COC), Registered Health Information Management Technician (RHIT), or Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA).
- Member of the AHIMA in good standing (i.e., has paid dues and completed required continuing education).
Work Experience
- Minimum one (1) year recent facility coding experience.
- Per diem candidates must have minimum three (3) years of recent outpatient and/or ED coding experience.
Education
- High School Diploma/GED.
- Associate Degree in Health Information Technology/Management - preferred.
Specialized Knowledge and Skills
- Must pass departmental testing as follows:
- Typing – 40 words per minute or better;
- Analytical skill – 70% or better;
- Coding – 80% or better.
- Experience in a major academic medical center and ICD-10-CM and CPT - preferred.
- Microsoft Office skill and experience (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) - preferred.
- Excellent computer skills and previous experience with computer-assisted coding and encoder/grouper - preferred.
University of Michigan Health is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
LI-MA1
Job Family
Clinical Professional/Technical/Allied Health
Requirements
Shift Days
Degree Type / Education Level High School / GED
Status Full-time
Facility Sparrow Hospital Executive
Experience Level Under 4 Years
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Coder Jobs
Frame your degree as field-specific
USCIS requires your degree to directly relate to coding work. A computer science or software engineering degree is the clearest fit. If your degree is in a different field, prepare to document how coursework directly supports your coding role.
Target employers with H-1B filing history
Not every company has sponsored coders before. Focus your search on employers who have filed H-1B petitions for software roles in prior years. This signals they understand the process and have legal infrastructure already in place.
Understand the H-1B lottery timing
H-1B registrations open in March each year, with selections announced shortly after. If selected, employment can start October 1. Plan your job search to align with this timeline so offers are in place well before the registration window.
Australian citizens should explore the E-3 visa
The E-3 visa is exclusive to Australian citizens and has no lottery. It covers specialty occupation roles including coding positions. Processing is faster than H-1B, and you can apply at a U.S. consulate in Australia without waiting for a lottery draw.
Get your LCA details right before the interview
Your employer's Labor Condition Application must specify your job title, worksite location, and prevailing wage before your visa application moves forward. Errors or mismatches between the LCA and your actual role are a common cause of delays.
Use Migrate Mate to find sponsoring employers
Migrate Mate lists coder roles from employers actively open to visa sponsorship. Filtering by sponsorship status saves time and avoids the frustration of applying to companies that won't engage with international candidates requiring work authorization.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does a coder role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Yes, coder roles generally qualify as specialty occupations when the position normally requires a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific technical field such as computer science or software engineering. USCIS scrutinizes job descriptions closely, so the role must require theoretical and practical application of specialized knowledge, not just general technical skills.
Can I get H-1B sponsorship as a coder without a computer science degree?
Yes, but it requires more documentation. USCIS accepts a degree in a closely related field, or a combination of education and work experience using the three-to-one equivalency rule where three years of relevant experience substitutes for one year of a bachelor's degree. A coding bootcamp alone is unlikely to satisfy the requirement without a supporting degree or substantial documented experience.
How does the H-1B lottery affect coder job offers?
Most coder roles fall under the regular H-1B visa cap, meaning your petition enters the annual lottery with roughly a 25 to 30 percent selection rate in recent years. Some employers, particularly universities, nonprofits, and government research organizations, are cap-exempt and can file year-round. If you work for a cap-exempt employer first, you can transfer to a cap-subject employer later without re-entering the lottery.
What visa options exist for coders who don't win the H-1B lottery?
Australian citizens can apply for the E-3 visa, which covers specialty occupation coding roles with no lottery and a much faster timeline. Canadian and Mexican citizens may qualify under the TN visa for computer systems analyst roles. The O-1A is another option for coders who can demonstrate extraordinary ability through publications, open-source contributions, or recognition in their field.
Where can I find coder jobs that specifically offer visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate lists coder positions from employers who are open to sponsoring international candidates. Standard job boards don't filter by sponsorship willingness, so applicants waste time applying to roles that require existing work authorization. Migrate Mate is built specifically for visa-requiring candidates, so every listing is relevant to your situation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Coder jobs?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.