Medical Coding Specialist Jobs in USA with Visa Sponsorship
Medical coding specialists can find H-1B visa and permanent resident sponsorship with large hospital systems, physician groups, and health information management companies. Most employers require a CCS, CPC, or CCA credential alongside a degree in health information technology or a related field. For detailed occupation requirements, see the O*NET profile.
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Make a difference every day as the Supervisor Coding and Billing TriHealth Corporate Health. Join a compassionate, servant led team committed to excellence while supervising 3-9 FTEs and working in a supportive, high-energy environment.
We offer career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.
Location: 4665 Cornell Road, #350, Blue Ash, OH 45241
Work Schedule:
- Full-Time (salaried)
- Days: Monday-Friday
Incentives & Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
Job Requirements:
- CPC, CCS, or CPB strongly preferred, Ohio Bureau of Worker's Comp certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business or related. Additional work experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's.
- 5-7 years of medical billing experience including strong knowledge of BWC and medical coding
- 1-2 years supervisory or Team Lead work experience
- Proficiency in billing software and electronic health record systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Compliance with HIPAA regulations and payer-specific requirements
Job Overview:
Under the guidance of the Finance and Administrative Services Manager in Corporate Health, the Supervisor of Billing and Coding – Corporate Health will provide hands-on leadership and oversight of daily billing/coding operations within Corporate Health. This role combines supervisory responsibilities with active participation in billing processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The position requires strong expertise in Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) and medical coding practices. Focused supervision will drive operational success, enable revenue growth through expanded billing opportunities, and support long-term improvements in billing systems and practices.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision: Oversees and guides billing team members, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback. Monitors workload distribution and ensures timely completion of billing tasks. Serves as the primary point of escalation for complex billing issues.
Billing Operations: Performs billing functions alongside the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with BWC regulations and coding standards. Reviews and validates claims for completeness and correctness prior to submission. Identifies and resolves discrepancies in billing and coding.
Process Improvement & Revenue Growth: Analyzes billing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and revenue enhancement. Collaborates with leadership to implement changes that improve billing systems and practices. Supports initiatives to expand billing capabilities and optimize reimbursement.
Compliance & Reporting: Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, payer guidelines, and internal policies. Prepares and presents reports on billing performance, revenue trends, and process improvements.
Working Conditions
- Bending - Rarely
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
- Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
- Kneeling - Occasionally
- Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
- Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely
- Pulling - Rarely
- Pushing - Rarely
- Reaching - Rarely
- Sitting - Consistently
- Standing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Rarely
- Talking - Consistently
- Use of Hands - Frequently
- Color Vision - Frequently
- Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
- Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
- Walking - Frequently
Concentrating, Continuous Learning, Interpersonal Communication, Thinking, Reasoning - Consistently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
TriHealth leaders create a culture of engagement, safety & reliability and high performance by consistently modeling and utilizing the following TriHealth Way leadership competencies, tactics and ALWAYS Behaviors to drive strategic pillar results:
Achievement of Annual Pillar Goals:
1) Safety/Quality
2) Service
3) Growth
4) Culture/People
5) Finance
Leadership Competencies:
- TriHealth Way of Leading
- TriHealth Way of Serving
- Transformation Change
- Drive for Results
- Build Organizational Talent
Leadership Tactics:
- Conduct department huddles. Generally, clinical departments hold daily huddles, non-clinical hold weekly huddles.
- Regularly Round on Team Members, using questions from the rounding log.
- 25 or fewer team members = monthly
Lead monthly team meetings using meeting agenda template; review stoplight report; cascade key leadership messages.
Model, coach and validate team members’ use of TriHealth Way behaviors (AIDET + Promise, Always Behaviors and Always HEARD).
Recognize team members for safety wins, positive performance and demonstrating SERVE and ALWAYS behaviors, TriHealth Way of Leading, Serving and Delivering Care.
Supervisor Coding and Billing TriHealth Corporate Health
Make a difference every day as the Supervisor Coding and Billing TriHealth Corporate Health. Join a compassionate, servant led team committed to excellence while supervising 3-9 FTEs and working in a supportive, high-energy environment.
We offer career growth opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Apply today and grow your career with a team that truly values you.
Location: 4665 Cornell Road, #350, Blue Ash, OH 45241
Work Schedule:
- Full-Time (salaried)
- Days: Monday-Friday
Incentives & Benefits:
Comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement.
Job Requirements:
- CPC, CCS, or CPB strongly preferred, Ohio Bureau of Worker's Comp certification preferred
- Bachelor's degree in Healthcare Administration, Business or related. Additional work experience will be considered in lieu of Bachelor's.
- 5-7 years of medical billing experience including strong knowledge of BWC and medical coding
- 1-2 years supervisory or Team Lead work experience
- Proficiency in billing software and electronic health record systems
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and leadership abilities
- Compliance with HIPAA regulations and payer-specific requirements
Job Overview:
Under the guidance of the Finance and Administrative Services Manager in Corporate Health, the Supervisor of Billing and Coding – Corporate Health will provide hands-on leadership and oversight of daily billing/coding operations within Corporate Health. This role combines supervisory responsibilities with active participation in billing processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. The position requires strong expertise in Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) and medical coding practices. Focused supervision will drive operational success, enable revenue growth through expanded billing opportunities, and support long-term improvements in billing systems and practices.
Job Responsibilities
Leadership & Supervision: Oversees and guides billing team members, providing training, coaching, and performance feedback. Monitors workload distribution and ensures timely completion of billing tasks. Serves as the primary point of escalation for complex billing issues.
Billing Operations: Performs billing functions alongside the team, ensuring accuracy and compliance with BWC regulations and coding standards. Reviews and validates claims for completeness and correctness prior to submission. Identifies and resolves discrepancies in billing and coding.
Process Improvement & Revenue Growth: Analyzes billing processes to identify opportunities for efficiency and revenue enhancement. Collaborates with leadership to implement changes that improve billing systems and practices. Supports initiatives to expand billing capabilities and optimize reimbursement.
Compliance & Reporting: Ensures adherence to regulatory requirements, payer guidelines, and internal policies. Prepares and presents reports on billing performance, revenue trends, and process improvements.
Working Conditions
- Bending - Rarely
- Climbing - Occasionally
- Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
- Hearing: Other Sounds - Consistently
- Kneeling - Occasionally
- Lifting 50+ Lbs. - Rarely
- Lifting <50 Lbs. - Rarely
- Pulling - Rarely
- Pushing - Rarely
- Reaching - Rarely
- Sitting - Consistently
- Standing - Occasionally
- Stooping - Rarely
- Talking - Consistently
- Use of Hands - Frequently
- Color Vision - Frequently
- Visual Acuity: Far - Consistently
- Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
- Walking - Frequently
Concentrating, Continuous Learning, Interpersonal Communication, Thinking, Reasoning - Consistently
TriHealth SERVE Standards and ALWAYS Behaviors
TriHealth leaders create a culture of engagement, safety & reliability and high performance by consistently modeling and utilizing the following TriHealth Way leadership competencies, tactics and ALWAYS Behaviors to drive strategic pillar results:
Achievement of Annual Pillar Goals:
1) Safety/Quality
2) Service
3) Growth
4) Culture/People
5) Finance
Leadership Competencies:
- TriHealth Way of Leading
- TriHealth Way of Serving
- Transformation Change
- Drive for Results
- Build Organizational Talent
Leadership Tactics:
- Conduct department huddles. Generally, clinical departments hold daily huddles, non-clinical hold weekly huddles.
- Regularly Round on Team Members, using questions from the rounding log.
- 25 or fewer team members = monthly
Lead monthly team meetings using meeting agenda template; review stoplight report; cascade key leadership messages.
Model, coach and validate team members’ use of TriHealth Way behaviors (AIDET + Promise, Always Behaviors and Always HEARD).
Recognize team members for safety wins, positive performance and demonstrating SERVE and ALWAYS behaviors, TriHealth Way of Leading, Serving and Delivering Care.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Visa Sponsorship as a Medical Coding Specialist
Target large hospital systems first
Hospital networks with 500+ beds file LCAs far more consistently than small physician practices. Larger systems have dedicated HR and legal teams experienced in H-1B sponsorship, making them more willing to absorb the cost and administrative burden.
Get credentialed before applying
Employers sponsoring H-1B visas for medical coders almost always require a CCS, CPC, or CCA certification. Having an active credential signals specialty occupation status to USCIS and removes a common objection employers raise when evaluating sponsorship candidates.
Emphasize your ICD-10-CM and CPT expertise
Sponsoring employers need to justify specialty occupation status to USCIS. Highlighting proficiency in complex coding systems, auditing experience, or specialty-specific coding such as oncology or cardiology strengthens the petition and differentiates you from generalist applicants.
Ask about remote coding roles specifically
Many hospital systems and revenue cycle companies hire remote medical coders nationally. Remote roles expand your employer pool significantly, and companies already operating remote workforces often have established processes for sponsoring workers regardless of location.
Consider employers who sponsor EB-3 green cards
Some health information management companies offer EB-3 permanent residence sponsorship for experienced coders. Because EB-3 is employer-driven and doesn't require a lottery, it can be a more predictable path than relying solely on the H-1B annual cap.
Disclose your visa status early in conversations
Raising sponsorship requirements late in interviews wastes time for both sides. Mentioning your work authorization needs in your initial application or first recruiter call lets sponsorship-ready employers self-select and avoids reaching offer stage with a company that cannot help you.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does medical coding qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
Medical coding can qualify as a specialty occupation, but it requires careful documentation. USCIS scrutinizes these petitions because coding roles don't always mandate a bachelor's degree industry-wide. The strongest cases pair a health information management or related bachelor's degree with a CCS or CPC credential and a job description that emphasizes complex, degree-requiring responsibilities like compliance auditing, specialty coding, or clinical documentation improvement.
Which employers are most likely to sponsor a medical coding specialist?
Large hospital systems such as HCA Healthcare, CommonSpirit, and Ascension, as well as revenue cycle management companies, are the most consistent sponsors for this role. Health information management outsourcing firms that operate nationally tend to have established legal infrastructure for H-1B visa and EB-3 filings. You can browse sponsoring employers currently hiring medical coding specialists on Migrate Mate.
Is a bachelor's degree required to get visa sponsorship as a medical coder?
A bachelor's degree in health information management, health informatics, or a closely related field significantly strengthens an H-1B petition for this role. Associates-level candidates face a harder case because USCIS requires the position to normally demand a bachelor's degree. Some employers pair an associate's degree with a CCS or CPC credential and substantial work experience to meet the specialty occupation threshold, but approval is less certain.
Can I transfer my H-1B to a new employer if I change coding jobs?
Yes. H-1B portability allows you to move to a new sponsoring employer once your initial petition has been approved and you've maintained valid status. Your new employer files an H-1B transfer petition, and you can begin working as soon as it's received by USCIS, without waiting for approval. The new job must still qualify as a specialty occupation under the same standards as your original petition.
What visa options exist for medical coders if they don't win the H-1B lottery?
If you don't get selected in the H-1B lottery, employer-sponsored EB-3 green card petitions are the most practical alternative for medical coders, though they involve PERM labor certification and longer timelines. Some coders on F-1 OPT continue working while reregistering for the next lottery cycle. Canadian or Mexican nationals can explore TN visa status if their role qualifies. Reviewing which employers sponsor multiple visa types is worth prioritizing in your job search.
What is the prevailing wage requirement for sponsored Medical Coding Specialist 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.