Medical Coding Specialist Jobs

Medical Coding Specialist jobs are open across hospitals, physician practices, insurance companies, and health systems, from entry-level to senior and lead roles, with specializations in inpatient coding, outpatient coding, and risk adjustment. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles546+
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 1h 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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University of Missouri Health Care
Medical Coding Specialist
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University of Missouri Health Care
Added 6d ago
Medical Coding Specialist
University of Missouri Health Care
Columbia, Missouri
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
$19 - $34/hr
Remote (US)
None
5,001-10,000

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Innovaccer
Medical Coding Specialist
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Innovaccer
Added 1w ago
Medical Coding Specialist
Innovaccer
Jersey City, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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Innovaccer
Medical Coding Specialist
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Innovaccer
Added 1w ago
Medical Coding Specialist
Innovaccer
Jersey City, New Jersey
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
On-Site
None
501-1,000

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University Health
Medical Coding Specialist
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University Health
Added 2w ago
Medical Coding Specialist
University Health
San Antonio, Texas
Healthcare Administration
Medical Coding & Billing
On-Site
High School
10,000+

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Medical 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
  • Beth Israel Lahey Health
    Beth Israel Lahey Health11
  • CHRISTUS Health
    CHRISTUS Health10
  • Prisma Health
    Prisma Health10

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services396
  • Education45
  • Technology & Software17
  • Insurance16
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in medical coding specialist jobs.

  • Active CPC, CCS, or equivalent AHIMA or AAPC certification required
  • Proficiency in ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and CPT coding systems
  • Experience with encoder software such as 3M, Optum360, or TruCode
  • Knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and pathophysiology
  • Minimum one to three years of coding experience in a clinical or hospital setting
  • Familiarity with payer-specific guidelines, LCD policies, and compliance standards

Tips for Your Medical Coding Specialist Job Search

List certifications prominently on your resume

Recruiters screening medical coding specialist resumes scan for CPC, CCS, or CPC-H credentials before reading anything else. Put your active certifications and their issuing body directly under your name, not buried in a skills section.

Tailor your resume to the care setting

A hospital system posting emphasizes inpatient DRG and ICD-10-CM/PCS experience, while a physician group wants outpatient CPT proficiency. Rewrite your summary and top bullet points to match the specific setting in each job description before you apply.

Filter openings by coding specialty not just job title

Search for terms like risk adjustment, HCC coding, or facility coding alongside your title. Many roles are posted under broader titles that bury the specialty, and filtering by these terms surfaces openings your competition misses.

Apply early to roles that fit

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

Prepare for a live coding audit in interviews

Many employers give a timed coding exercise during the interview using sample operative notes or clinic records. Practice assigning codes from scratch using only an encoder, not auto-suggest, so you can perform accurately under time pressure.

Negotiate remote work terms before accepting

Remote medical coding roles often come with productivity quotas measured in charts per hour and audit accuracy thresholds. Ask about those benchmarks explicitly before you sign, so you know exactly what the remote arrangement requires of you.

Medical Coding Specialist Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most medical coding specialists?

The companies hiring the most medical coding specialists right now include Trinity Health, Henry Ford Health, and Beth Israel Lahey Health, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Florida, and Michigan, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Large hospital systems, national health information management firms, and insurance payers consistently post the highest volume of openings.

How many medical coding specialist jobs are remote?

About 32% of medical coding specialist openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 2026, making it one of the more remote-accessible roles in healthcare. Outpatient coding, risk adjustment coding, and chronic care HCC work tend to have the highest share of fully remote positions compared to inpatient facility coding.

How do you become a medical coding specialist?

You typically complete a medical coding certificate or associate degree program that covers anatomy, medical terminology, and coding systems including ICD-10 and CPT. After completing your training, you sit for a certification exam through AAPC or AHIMA. Most entry-level roles require at least one active credential, and building experience through internships or practicum placements before the exam strengthens your application.

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

Yes, entry-level medical coding specialist roles exist, but employers hiring without experience almost always require an active CPC or CCA certification as a substitute. Completing a practicum during your coding program, volunteering to code for a local clinic, or taking on remote auditing work on a contract basis gives you chart counts to cite on your resume, which is the most common barrier for new graduates.

What does the medical coding specialist interview process look like?

Most interviews begin with a phone screen focused on your certification status and coding background, followed by a technical interview where a compliance or HIM manager walks through your specialty experience. Many employers then assign a practical coding exercise using de-identified records. Final rounds typically involve a conversation with a department lead and a review of productivity expectations and accuracy benchmarks before an offer is extended.

Where can I find and apply to medical coding specialist jobs?

You can find and apply to medical coding specialist jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your specialty, certification, and preferred work setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.

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