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Job Summary
To code medical information into the organization billing/abstracting systems and to complete the coding function through established best practice processes and professional and regulatory coding guidelines.
This position will perform Inpatient coding including major traumas and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) records by assigning International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and International Classification of Diseases-Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS) codes as well as the Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) assignment. Abstracts and assigns and verifies codes for Major Complications and Comorbidities/Complications and Comorbidities (MCC/CCs), Hospital-Acquired Condition/Patient Safety Indicator (HAC/PSI) and Quality Indicators capture as appropriate through documentation validation. Ensures that each diagnosis present on admission (POA) indicator is assigned appropriately. To code for multiple facilities. Adhere to Prisma Health Coding and Compliance policies and procedures for assignment of complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes. Data reported by this incumbent is used to meet licensure requirements, is used for statistical purposes, and for financial and billing purposes. Incumbent(s) operate under the general supervision of HIM Coding leadership.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Codes medical information into the Prisma billing/abstracting systems using established professional and regulatory coding guidelines. Performs Inpatient coding including major traumas and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) records by assigning International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and International Classification of Diseases-Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS) codes as well as the Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) assignment. Abstracts and assigns and verifies codes for Major Complications and Comorbidities/Complications and Comorbidities (MCC/CCs), Hospital-Acquired Condition/Patient Safety Indicator (HAC/PSI) and Quality Indicators capture as appropriate through documentation validation.
- Ensures that each diagnosis present on admission (POA) indicator is assigned appropriately. Codes for multiple facilities. Incumbent(s) operate under the general supervision of HIM Coding leadership.
- Applies ICD and ICD-PCS codes to inpatient records, including major traumas, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) records based on review of clinical documentation. Verifies assignment of DRGs, MCC/CCs, Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) and Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) that most appropriately reflect documentation of the occurrence of events, severity of illness, and resources utilized during the inpatient encounter and in compliance with department policies and procedures. Selects the optimal principal diagnoses with appropriate POA indicator assignment and sequencing of risk adjustment diagnoses following established guidelines.
- Reviews work queues to identify charts that need to be coded and prioritizes as per department-specific guidelines and within designated timelines. Follows up on On-hold accounts daily for final coding.
- Identifies and requests physician queries following established guidelines when existing documentation is unclear or ambiguous following American Health Information Management (AHIMA) guidelines and established organization policies. Ensures all open queries initiated by Clinical Documentation Specialists have been addressed prior to final coding.
- Adheres to Prisma Health Coding and Compliance policies and procedures for assignment of complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes. Adheres to department standards for productivity and accuracy. Identifies and trends coding issues escalating identified concerns.
- Consults, provides professional expertise to and collaborates with clinical documentation specialists on coding and documentation practices and standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Certification Program or Associate degree or Coding Certificate through American Health Information Management (AHIMA) or other approved coding certification program.
- Experience - Three (3) years coding experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting. Inpatient coding experience. EPIC health information system experiences preferred.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of education and experience requirements noted above, successful completion of the IP Coder Associate program or coder associate may be considered.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or other approved coding credential.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Participates in on site, remote and/or external training workshops and training. Attends and participates in CDI-Coding Task Force and other collaborative training and education with CDI, PFS and Quality.
- Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing official coding books as well as the electronic medical record, computer assisted coding/encoding software, and clinical documentation information systems to facilitate coding assignment.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records and 3M or Encoder System.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology with the ability to apply this knowledge to the coding process.
- Knowledge of MS DRG prospective payment system and severity systems.
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
5 Medical Park Rd Richland
Facility
1500 Midlands Corporate
Department
70017512 HIM-Coding
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
To code medical information into the organization billing/abstracting systems and to complete the coding function through established best practice processes and professional and regulatory coding guidelines.
This position will perform Inpatient coding including major traumas and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) records by assigning International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and International Classification of Diseases-Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS) codes as well as the Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) assignment. Abstracts and assigns and verifies codes for Major Complications and Comorbidities/Complications and Comorbidities (MCC/CCs), Hospital-Acquired Condition/Patient Safety Indicator (HAC/PSI) and Quality Indicators capture as appropriate through documentation validation. Ensures that each diagnosis present on admission (POA) indicator is assigned appropriately. To code for multiple facilities. Adhere to Prisma Health Coding and Compliance policies and procedures for assignment of complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes. Data reported by this incumbent is used to meet licensure requirements, is used for statistical purposes, and for financial and billing purposes. Incumbent(s) operate under the general supervision of HIM Coding leadership.
Essential Functions
- All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
- Codes medical information into the Prisma billing/abstracting systems using established professional and regulatory coding guidelines. Performs Inpatient coding including major traumas and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) records by assigning International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and International Classification of Diseases-Procedure Coding System (ICD-PCS) codes as well as the Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG) assignment. Abstracts and assigns and verifies codes for Major Complications and Comorbidities/Complications and Comorbidities (MCC/CCs), Hospital-Acquired Condition/Patient Safety Indicator (HAC/PSI) and Quality Indicators capture as appropriate through documentation validation.
- Ensures that each diagnosis present on admission (POA) indicator is assigned appropriately. Codes for multiple facilities. Incumbent(s) operate under the general supervision of HIM Coding leadership.
- Applies ICD and ICD-PCS codes to inpatient records, including major traumas, and Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) records based on review of clinical documentation. Verifies assignment of DRGs, MCC/CCs, Hospital Acquired Conditions (HACs) and Patient Safety Indicators (PSIs) that most appropriately reflect documentation of the occurrence of events, severity of illness, and resources utilized during the inpatient encounter and in compliance with department policies and procedures. Selects the optimal principal diagnoses with appropriate POA indicator assignment and sequencing of risk adjustment diagnoses following established guidelines.
- Reviews work queues to identify charts that need to be coded and prioritizes as per department-specific guidelines and within designated timelines. Follows up on On-hold accounts daily for final coding.
- Identifies and requests physician queries following established guidelines when existing documentation is unclear or ambiguous following American Health Information Management (AHIMA) guidelines and established organization policies. Ensures all open queries initiated by Clinical Documentation Specialists have been addressed prior to final coding.
- Adheres to Prisma Health Coding and Compliance policies and procedures for assignment of complete, accurate, timely and consistent codes. Adheres to department standards for productivity and accuracy. Identifies and trends coding issues escalating identified concerns.
- Consults, provides professional expertise to and collaborates with clinical documentation specialists on coding and documentation practices and standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
- Education - Certification Program or Associate degree or Coding Certificate through American Health Information Management (AHIMA) or other approved coding certification program.
- Experience - Three (3) years coding experience in an acute care or ambulatory setting. Inpatient coding experience. EPIC health information system experiences preferred.
In Lieu Of
In lieu of education and experience requirements noted above, successful completion of the IP Coder Associate program or coder associate may be considered.
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Inpatient Coder (CIC) or other approved coding credential.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Participates in on site, remote and/or external training workshops and training. Attends and participates in CDI-Coding Task Force and other collaborative training and education with CDI, PFS and Quality.
- Demonstrates proficiency in utilizing official coding books as well as the electronic medical record, computer assisted coding/encoding software, and clinical documentation information systems to facilitate coding assignment.
- Knowledge of electronic medical records and 3M or Encoder System.
- Knowledge of medical terminology and basic anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology with the ability to apply this knowledge to the coding process.
- Knowledge of MS DRG prospective payment system and severity systems.
- Ability to concentrate for extended periods of time.
- Ability to work and make decisions independently.
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
5 Medical Park Rd Richland
Facility
1500 Midlands Corporate
Department
70017512 HIM-Coding
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Health Information Management Jobs
Target AHIMA-accredited employers first
Large hospital systems, academic medical centers, and health networks affiliated with AHIMA-accredited programs are most familiar with HIM degree requirements and far more likely to have established H-1B sponsorship processes already in place.
Understand your specialty occupation footing
USCIS approves HIM roles as specialty occupations when the position requires a specific bachelor's degree. Roles demanding general administrative skills without a defined field requirement are harder to sponsor successfully, so target postings with explicit degree requirements.
Get your credentials evaluated early
If you completed your HIM degree outside the U.S., obtain a credential evaluation from a NACES-member organization before applying. Many employers and immigration attorneys need this documentation before initiating any sponsorship process on your behalf.
RHIA or RHIT certification strengthens your case
Holding AHIMA credentials like the RHIA or RHIT signals to employers that your qualifications meet U.S. professional standards. Certified candidates face fewer questions during the sponsorship process and are prioritized in competitive hiring pipelines.
Remote HIM roles expand your employer pool significantly
Health Information Management is one of the few clinical-adjacent fields where remote work is common. Targeting remote-eligible positions allows you to apply to employers across multiple states without relying solely on local sponsoring employers.
Browse sponsorship-open HIM roles on Migrate Mate
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Find Health Information Management JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Health Information Management qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes, HIM roles qualify when the position requires a bachelor's degree or higher in health information management, health informatics, or a closely related field. Roles that accept any bachelor's degree regardless of field are harder to petition successfully. The stronger the alignment between your degree field and the job requirements, the cleaner the specialty occupation argument.
Which employers in health information management are most likely to sponsor visas?
Large hospital networks, academic medical centers, health systems operating across multiple states, and healthcare technology companies that build EHR or coding platforms are the most active sponsors. Smaller outpatient clinics and private practices rarely sponsor because they lack the legal infrastructure and HR bandwidth to manage H-1B petitions. Browse Migrate Mate to find HIM employers with an open sponsorship track record.
Does my HIM degree need to be from a U.S. institution to get sponsored?
No, but foreign degrees must be evaluated for U.S. equivalency by a recognized credential evaluation service before sponsorship proceeds. A three-year bachelor's degree from some countries may or may not be accepted as equivalent to a U.S. four-year degree depending on the evaluator's findings. Employers and immigration attorneys typically require the evaluation report before initiating the I-129 petition.
How does the H-1B lottery affect HIM sponsorship odds?
HIM professionals are subject to the standard H-1B cap and lottery, which has historically had a selection rate around 25% in recent years. If you're not selected, cap-exempt employers such as universities and nonprofit research institutions affiliated with higher education can sponsor outside the lottery. Australian citizens should also consider the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and a nearly untapped annual allocation of 10,500 slots.
Can I work remotely on an H-1B in a Health Information Management role?
Yes, but there are compliance requirements. Your employer must file a Labor Condition Application covering each state where you work, and remote work locations must be listed. If you plan to work from a state different from your primary worksite, your employer's immigration counsel needs to know in advance. Many HIM employers are accustomed to this because remote coding and medical records work has been standard in the industry for years.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Health Information Management 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.
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