TN Visa Medical Coding Specialist Jobs
Medical Coding Specialist roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty as a Medical/Allied Health Professional occupation. Canadian citizens can apply at the port of entry without a cap. Mexican citizens require consular processing. Employers file no lottery and face no annual quota, making sponsorship faster than H-1B visa.
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Your future role at a glance:
Location: Remote
Facility: Pensacola - Offsite - Must live within 50 miles.
Department: HIM Coding Documentation
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
Salary: $31.35 - $42.40 per hour
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Conduct independent, structured audits of professional-fee coding records across varied ambulatory specialties—auditing CPT, HCPCS, ICD 10-CM, modifiers, E/M services, medical necessity, and provider documentation.
- Analyze complex audit findings and deliver clear, constructive reports to practice managers, coding leadership, and clinical stakeholders.
- Design and facilitate engaging educational programs for physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), coders, billers, and practice leaders to address documentation gaps and evolving regulatory standards.
- Identify recurring coding trends or uncaptured revenue, partnering with practice teams to build corrective action plans that elevate overall billing integrity.
- Assist in managing and refining auditing frameworks, proactively targeting high-risk compliance areas across AMG practice operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Education:
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
Work Experience:
1 year of experience required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
What additional requirements you'll need:
- Active CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based) credential upon hire.
- Minimum of 3 years of dedicated professional-fee (Pro-Fee) coding experience within physician practices or ambulatory care networks.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
INTRODUCTION
Your future role at a glance:
Location: Remote
Facility: Pensacola - Offsite - Must live within 50 miles.
Department: HIM Coding Documentation
Schedule: Day shift | Full-time
Salary: $31.35 - $42.40 per hour
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
How you'll make an impact in this role:
- Conduct independent, structured audits of professional-fee coding records across varied ambulatory specialties—auditing CPT, HCPCS, ICD 10-CM, modifiers, E/M services, medical necessity, and provider documentation.
- Analyze complex audit findings and deliver clear, constructive reports to practice managers, coding leadership, and clinical stakeholders.
- Design and facilitate engaging educational programs for physicians, Advanced Practice Providers (APPs), coders, billers, and practice leaders to address documentation gaps and evolving regulatory standards.
- Identify recurring coding trends or uncaptured revenue, partnering with practice teams to build corrective action plans that elevate overall billing integrity.
- Assist in managing and refining auditing frameworks, proactively targeting high-risk compliance areas across AMG practice operations.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
What minimum qualifications you'll need:
Education:
High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
Work Experience:
1 year of experience required.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
What additional requirements you'll need:
- Active CPC (Certified Professional Coder) or CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist – Physician based) credential upon hire.
- Minimum of 3 years of dedicated professional-fee (Pro-Fee) coding experience within physician practices or ambulatory care networks.
LIFE AT ASCENSION
Where purpose meets opportunity:
Ascension is a leading nonprofit Catholic health system with a culture and associate experience grounded in service, growth, care and connection. We empower our 97,000+ associates to bring their skills and expertise every day to reimagining healthcare, together. Recognized as one of the Best 150+ Places to Work in Healthcare and a Military-Friendly Gold Employer, you’ll find an inclusive and supportive environment where your contributions truly matter.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Ascension provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex/gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions, lactation, breastfeeding, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, all as defined by applicable law, and any other legally protected status or characteristic in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
FRAUD PREVENTION NOTICE
Prospective applicants should be vigilant against fraudulent job offers and interview requests. Scammers may use sophisticated tactics to impersonate Ascension employees. To ensure your safety, please remember: Ascension will never ask for payment or to provide banking or financial information as part of the job application or hiring process. Our legitimate email communications will always come from an @ascension.org email address; do not trust other domains, and an official offer will only be extended to candidates who have completed a job application through our authorized applicant tracking system.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
Employer participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program. Please click here for more information.
BENEFITS
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Various health insurance options & wellness plans
- Retirement benefits including employer match plans
- Long-term & short-term disability
- Employee assistance programs (EAP)
- Parental leave & adoption assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Ways to give back to your community
Benefit options and eligibility vary by position. Compensation varies based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, education, performance, location and salary range at the time of the offer.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Medical Coding Specialist
Align your credentials to USMCA requirements
TN visa status for Medical Coding Specialists falls under the Medical/Allied Health Professional category. Gather your degree transcripts, CPC or CCS certification, and a letter confirming your coding credential before contacting any employer.
Target employers experienced with visa sponsorship
Large health systems, hospital networks, and medical billing companies have experience with visa sponsorship and are familiar with work authorization processes. Remote-eligible roles expand your pool significantly, since TN status covers remote work for a U.S.-based employer.
Request a detailed support letter from your employer
Your offer letter must specify your job title, duties, wage, and start date. A vague letter is the most common reason CBP officers ask follow-up questions, so confirm the employer includes the USMCA professional category by name.
Search TN-specific job listings through Migrate Mate
Use Migrate Mate to filter Medical Coding Specialist roles by employers already open to TN sponsorship, cutting out the back-and-forth of asking recruiters whether your visa status is supported before applying.
Clarify your work arrangement before your port-of-entry appointment
Canadian applicants present their documentation directly at the border. CBP officers routinely ask whether your role is fully remote, hybrid, or on-site. Have a written statement from your employer confirming the work location and the percentage of remote duties.
Prepare for Mexican consular processing timelines
Mexican nationals apply through a U.S. consulate and face a separate TN allocation. Schedule your consular appointment as soon as your offer letter is finalized, since appointment slots in high-demand cities can book out several weeks.
Medical Coding Specialist TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Medical Coding Specialist role qualify for TN visa status?
Yes. Medical Coding Specialists qualify under the USMCA Medical/Allied Health Professional category. You need a baccalaureate or licenciatura degree in a relevant field, or a post-secondary credential plus a state or national certification such as the CPC or CCS. The employer must provide a support letter detailing your duties and confirming the professional nature of the role.
How does TN visa sponsorship for Medical Coding Specialists compare to H-1B?
TN has no annual lottery and no cap for Canadian citizens, so there is no waiting period tied to random selection. H-1B requires registration, a lottery draw, and a fiscal-year start date. For Medical Coding Specialists with a qualifying credential, TN sponsorship can result in an approved status the same day a Canadian applicant presents at the border, versus months of uncertainty with H-1B.
Can I work remotely for a U.S. employer on a TN visa as a Medical Coding Specialist?
Yes. TN status permits remote work as long as your employer is a legitimate U.S. entity and your role qualifies under the USMCA professional categories. Your employer's support letter should specify the remote arrangement. CBP officers may ask about your physical work location, so having written documentation of the remote structure prevents delays at the port of entry.
Where can I find Medical Coding Specialist jobs that already offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for Canadian and Mexican professionals seeking TN-sponsored roles in the United States. You can filter listings by job title and visa type, so you apply only to employers already open to TN sponsorship rather than discovering late in the interview process that a company won't support your status.
What happens to my TN status if my Medical Coding Specialist employer is acquired or merges?
A corporate acquisition or merger that results in a successor employer taking on your position may require you to obtain a new TN approval, since your existing authorization is tied to the original petitioning employer. USCIS guidance recommends verifying whether the new entity constitutes a successor in interest before your existing TN period expires to avoid any gap in authorized status.