Coding Specialist Jobs

Coding Specialist jobs are open across healthcare, insurance, government, and revenue cycle management, from entry-level to senior and lead, with specializations in medical coding, professional fee billing, and ICD-10 and CPT coding. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles559+
Top stateTexas
Top employerTrinity Health
Top cityRemote
Work type68% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Ensemble Health Partners
Medical Coding Specialist
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Ensemble Health Partners
New 5h ago
Medical Coding Specialist
Ensemble Health Partners
Blue Ash, Ohio
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
$20 - $24/hr
Hybrid
High School
1,001-5,000

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Trinity Health
Coding Specialist
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Trinity Health
New 6h ago
Coding Specialist
Trinity Health
Albany, New York
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
$23 - $33/hr
Remote (US)
High School
10,000+

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University Of Washington
Coding Specialist 3
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University Of Washington
New 23h ago
Coding Specialist 3
University Of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
$32 - $46/hr
Remote (US)
High School
10,000+

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University Of Washington
Coding Specialist 2
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University Of Washington
New 23h ago
Coding Specialist 2
University Of Washington
Seattle, Washington
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
$31 - $45/hr
Remote (US)
High School
10,000+

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Meritus Health
Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist
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Meritus Health
Added 1d ago
Outpatient Ancillary Coding Specialist
Meritus Health
Hagerstown, Maryland
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
$20 - $31/hr
On-Site
Associate's
1,001-5,000

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Coding Specialist Job Market

A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

  • Trinity Health
    Trinity Health16
  • Henry Ford Health
    Henry Ford Health13
  • CHRISTUS Health
    CHRISTUS Health12
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
    Beth Israel Lahey Health11
  • Prisma Health
    Prisma Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services406
  • Education47
  • Technology & Software18
  • Insurance16
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in coding specialist jobs.

  • Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II code sets
  • Active CPC, CCS, RHIT, or CCA certification from AAPC or AHIMA
  • Experience with at least one major EHR platform such as Epic or Cerner
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and disease processes
  • One to three years of inpatient or outpatient coding experience
  • Familiarity with payer-specific guidelines and claim denial resolution

Tips for Your Coding Specialist Job Search

Tailor your resume to coding systems

List every code set you work with, ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS, and DRG, in a dedicated skills section. Recruiters and applicant tracking systems filter on these terms specifically, so burying them in job descriptions alone costs you interviews.

Highlight your active certifications prominently

CPC, CCS, RHIT, and CCA credentials carry real weight in coding specialist hiring. Place them directly under your name in the header, not just in an education section, so hiring managers see them before reading a single bullet point.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists coding specialist openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Filter openings by the EHR platform used

Job postings often name the electronic health record system, Epic, Cerner, Meditech, or Athenahealth. If you have hands-on experience with one of these, prioritize those openings and call out that system by name in your application materials.

Prepare audit scenarios for your interview

Interviewers frequently present a vague or incomplete encounter note and ask how you would code it. Practice walking through your reasoning aloud, covering the principal diagnosis, complicating conditions, and any missing documentation you would query the provider about.

Negotiate using your accuracy rate and productivity

When discussing compensation, anchor your case to measurable outcomes: your coding accuracy rate, denial rate, or chart volume per day. Quantified performance data is far more persuasive than tenure alone for coding specialist roles.

Coding Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most coding specialists?

The companies hiring the most coding specialists right now include Trinity Health, Henry Ford Health, and CHRISTUS Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Massachusetts, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Health systems, revenue cycle management firms, and large physician groups consistently post the highest volume of openings.

How many coding specialist jobs are remote?

About 32% of coding specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more location-flexible roles in healthcare administration. Remote work is most common in outpatient professional fee coding and chronic care management coding, where documentation is standardized and auditing can be done entirely in the EHR.

How do you become a coding specialist?

Start by completing a medical coding or health information management program, which gives you foundational knowledge in anatomy, medical terminology, and code sets like ICD-10-CM and CPT. Then sit for a credential from AAPC or AHIMA, such as the CPC or CCS. Most entry-level employers accept a combination of education and a passing exam score as sufficient to start your first role.

Can you get hired as a coding specialist with little or no experience?

Yes, some employers hire newly certified coders for entry-level or apprenticeship-style roles, particularly in outpatient or physician office settings where the code set complexity is more manageable. Your best approach is to pursue a practicum or externship during your training program, build a small portfolio of practice coding exercises, and target smaller clinics or coding service companies that explicitly train new graduates on the job.

What does the coding specialist interview process look like?

Most interviews include a phone or video screen with HR, followed by a technical round with a coding supervisor or compliance officer. The technical stage typically involves a live or take-home coding exercise using de-identified operative or clinic notes. Some employers also ask scenario questions about query processes, denial patterns, or how you handle incomplete documentation before assigning a code.

Where can I find and apply to coding specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to coding specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your credentials, specialty experience, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each one that fits.

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