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Health Information Management professionals are in strong demand from U.S. employers willing to sponsor H-1B visa and other work visas. Roles in HIM qualify as specialty occupations when they require a bachelor's degree in health informatics, health information management, or a related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for all Inpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences, through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. Coder will accurately abstract data into any and all appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Inpatient coding is applicable towards all regional Inpatient encounters.
Coder will work collaboratively with various CHRISTUS Health HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure accurate and complete physician documentation to support accurate billing and reduce denials. Coder will also assist in other areas of the department, as requested by leadership. Coder will report directly to their Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM Director.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation, to generate appropriate MS/APR DRG.
- Extracts and abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system.
- Validates admit orders and discharge dispositions.
- Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly.
- Manages accounts on ABS Hold or through Epic WQs using account activities, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner.
- Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%.
- Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health Productivity standard per chart type.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend-errors.
- Identifies and appropriately reports all hospital-acquired conditions (HAC).
- Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
- Participates in both internal and external audit discussions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of multiple technologies and comfort level with virtual applications and electronic medical record applications such as Epic, Meditech, 3M/360, OneContent, Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, etc.
- Able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision.
- All other work duties as assigned by Manager.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
- Completion of Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management or an AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program, preferred.
Experience
- 3-5 years of Inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
At least one of the following certifications are required:
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) (AHIMA)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (AHIMA)
Work Type:
Full Time
Description
Summary:
Responsible for maintaining current and high-quality ICD-10-CM/PCS coding for all Inpatient diagnoses and procedural occurrences, through the review of clinical documentation and diagnostic results, with a consistent coding accuracy rate of 95% or better. Coder will accurately abstract data into any and all appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record systems, verifying accurate patient dispositions and physician data, following the Official ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. Inpatient coding is applicable towards all regional Inpatient encounters.
Coder will work collaboratively with various CHRISTUS Health HIM and Clinical Documentation Specialists to ensure accurate and complete physician documentation to support accurate billing and reduce denials. Coder will also assist in other areas of the department, as requested by leadership. Coder will report directly to their Regional Coding Manager, with additional leadership from the Director of Coding Operations and System HIM Director.
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
- Assign codes for diagnoses, treatments and procedures according to the ICD-10-CM/PCS Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting through review of coding critical documentation, to generate appropriate MS/APR DRG.
- Extracts and abstracts required information from source documentation, to be entered into appropriate CHRISTUS Health electronic medical record system.
- Validates admit orders and discharge dispositions.
- Works from assigned coding queue, completing and re-assigning accounts correctly.
- Manages accounts on ABS Hold or through Epic WQs using account activities, finalizing accounts when corrections have been made, in a timely manner.
- Meets or exceeds an accuracy rate of 95%.
- Meets or exceeds the designated CHRISTUS Health Productivity standard per chart type.
- Abides by the Standards of Ethical Coding as set forth by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).
- Assists in implementing solutions to reduce backend-errors.
- Identifies and appropriately reports all hospital-acquired conditions (HAC).
- Expertly queries providers for missing or unclear documentation, by working with the HIM department and Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialists.
- Participates in both internal and external audit discussions.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Demonstrated proficiency in use of multiple technologies and comfort level with virtual applications and electronic medical record applications such as Epic, Meditech, 3M/360, OneContent, Microsoft Office, Teams, Outlook, OneNote, etc.
- Able to work independently in a remote setting, with little supervision.
- All other work duties as assigned by Manager.
Job Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High school Diploma or equivalent years of experience required.
- Completion of Accredited Baccalaureate Health Informatics or Health Information Management or an AHIMA approved Coding Certificate Program, preferred.
Experience
- 3-5 years of Inpatient coding experience in an acute care setting preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
At least one of the following certifications are required:
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) (AHIMA)
- Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) (AHIMA)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (AHIMA)
Work Type:
Full Time
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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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Frequently 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 visa 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.