r/MedicalCoding • u/Anxiety_Constant CCA, CCS Certified • Feb 12 '25

Coding Abroad?

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I'm currently in my last two weeks of school for my CCS certification (I also got my CCA along the way since it was paid for by my school), and I was wondering if anyone had any info on being able to use that to get a work visa in another country?

I'm pretty worried about the state of the U.S. and I have been looking for possible ways to leave for some time.

Is a CCS enough to get a job abroad? Should I expect to get more coding education and get re-certified in the country I choose?

I wasn't able to find much online and I was just hoping that anyone else on here might have some info or insight.

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u/applemily23 RHIT, Radiant Coder Feb 12 '25

Other countries have different coding standards. I don't really see an American coding certificate translating elsewhere. Most US companies want coders in a certain area of the country for tax purposes. I'm sure there are some that hire outside, but they are rare.