Medical Coder Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Medical coders translate clinical documentation into standardized codes for billing and reimbursement. Employers sponsor this role under the H-1B visa, which requires a relevant bachelor's degree. Coding certifications like CPC or CCS strengthen applications, and healthcare systems are among the most active sponsors. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts
- Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to all family medicine and/or hospitalist services
- Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely matter
- Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
- Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
- Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision
- All other duties as assigned
WHAT ARE THE REASONS TO CONSIDER WORKING FOR UNITEDHEALTH GROUP?
Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (RHIT, RHIA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually
- 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems
- 2+ years of family medicine coding experience
- 2+ years of experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience
- 2+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience
- 2+ years of hospitalist coding experience
- Experience with EMR systems (Epic)
- Encoder experience is a plus
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
INTRODUCTION
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
You will enjoy the flexibility to telecommute* from anywhere within the U.S. as you take on some tough challenges.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assigns accurate diagnostic and procedure codes according to clinical documentation and official coding guidelines for outpatient hospital professional accounts
- Assigns CPT and ICD-10 codes to all family medicine and/or hospitalist services
- Monitors assigned work queues to ensure all records are charged/coded in a timely matter
- Generates coding queries for clarification regarding physician documentation as needed
- Stays abreast of all changes in coding conventions and coding updates
- Ability to manage significant workload, and to work efficiently under pressure meeting established deadlines with minimal supervision
- All other duties as assigned
WHAT ARE THE REASONS TO CONSIDER WORKING FOR UNITEDHEALTH GROUP?
Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:
- Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
- Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
- Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
- 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Education Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Referral Bonus Program
- Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- High School Diploma/GED
- Professional coder certification with credentialing from AHIMA and/or AAPC (RHIT, RHIA, CPC, COC, CPC-P, CCS) to be maintained annually
- 2+ years of experience with PCs in a Windows environment, including MS Excel and EMR systems
- 2+ years of family medicine coding experience
- 2+ years of experience with ICD-10 and CPT coding
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 2+ years of post-certification medical coding experience
- 2+ years of Outpatient Physician coding (Pro-Fee) experience
- 2+ years of hospitalist coding experience
- Experience with EMR systems (Epic)
- Encoder experience is a plus
- All Telecommuters will be required to adhere to UnitedHealth Group's Telecommuter Policy.
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $20.38 to $36.44 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Application Deadline: This will be posted for a minimum of 2 business days or until a sufficient candidate pool has been collected. Job posting may come down early due to volume of applicants.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone - of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income - deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Prioritize CPC or CCS certification
AAPC's CPC and AHIMA's CCS credentials signal professional competency to sponsoring employers. Many healthcare systems require at least one before initiating H-1B sponsorship, so obtaining certification before your job search strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Target large hospital systems and health networks
Large healthcare organizations like academic medical centers and multi-site hospital networks file H-1B petitions far more frequently than small practices. Their in-house legal teams make the sponsorship process more reliable and faster for candidates.
Understand the specialty occupation requirement
H-1B approval for medical coders depends on demonstrating the role requires a specific bachelor's degree, not just any degree. Roles tied to health information management or a clinical field are stronger candidates than general coding positions.
Highlight remote coding experience
Remote medical coding is standard across the industry. Demonstrating prior remote work experience reassures employers who sponsor visas, since it reduces overhead and makes sponsorship a more practical investment for distributed healthcare billing teams.
Apply well before H-1B cap season
H-1B registrations open each March for an October start date. Securing a job offer by February gives your employer enough lead time to register, prepare documentation, and file the full petition without rushing the process.
Align your degree field with your coding specialty
A degree in health information management, health sciences, or a related clinical field directly supports specialty occupation classification. If your degree is in an unrelated field, relevant coursework and certifications help bridge the gap for adjudicators.
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Does medical coding qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the role is defined. Medical coding qualifies as a specialty occupation when the employer requires a bachelor's degree in a specific field such as health information management. Generic postings that accept any degree are harder to defend. Employers with strong documentation practices and detailed job requirements have a better record of approval for this role.
Do I need a four-year degree to get sponsored as a medical coder?
A bachelor's degree in health information management, health sciences, or a related field is the standard path for H-1B sponsorship. Some employers accept an associate degree combined with AHIMA or AAPC certification, but this makes specialty occupation arguments harder to sustain. A four-year degree aligned to the field significantly improves approval odds and gives the employer a cleaner petition to file.
Which visa categories are available for medical coders seeking sponsorship?
The H-1B is the primary option. Medical coders from Australia may also qualify for the E-3 visa, which has no lottery and allows faster processing. Canadian and Mexican nationals can explore the TN visa under the health information specialist category. Each pathway has different documentation requirements, but all require the role to meet specialty occupation standards.
How do I find employers who sponsor medical coders?
Migrate Mate is the most direct way to browse medical coding jobs from employers with a verified history of visa sponsorship. Large hospital systems, health information management companies, and revenue cycle outsourcing firms are the most active sponsors. Filtering by sponsorship willingness from the start saves significant time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship later.
Does working remotely affect my H-1B status as a medical coder?
Remote work is common in medical coding, but it creates H-1B compliance requirements. Your employer must file an amended Labor Condition Application that covers your actual work location. If you move to a different metropolitan statistical area than the one listed on your original LCA, an amendment is required before you begin working from the new location. Failing to update the LCA is a compliance violation.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Medical 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.
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