Medical Coder license reciprocity by state
Medical Coder is unregulated in 50 of the 50 states and DC, meaning no state license is required at all — your professional certification still matters to employers but there's no reciprocity pathway to navigate. Each row below links to the state's official licensing board and lists the specific reciprocal states where we have them.
Reciprocity tier legend
Existing license or national cert accepted directly.
Apply for a new license — paperwork, fees, no re-exam.
Must retake the state exam or complete state-specific training.
No reciprocity pathway. Satisfy state requirements from scratch.
State does not license this profession.
The state publishes no clear transfer rule. Contact the licensing board.
All 50 states + DC
Each row shows the destination state's reciprocity tier, the board's own language behind it, and a link to the official state licensing board.
| State | Reciprocity tier | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as it is a national certification Official state board arrow_outward |
| Alaska | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state-level license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Arizona | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Arkansas | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as medical coding is not state-licensed. National certifications are recognized across states. Official state board arrow_outward |
| California | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable Official state board arrow_outward |
| Colorado | remove_circle_outline No license | This state does not license the profession, so there is nothing to transfer. Employers may still expect a national certification. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Connecticut | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state-level licensing. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Delaware | remove_circle_outline No license | This state does not license the profession, so there is nothing to transfer. Employers may still expect a national certification. Official state board arrow_outward |
| District of Columbia | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state-level license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Florida | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as medical coding is not state-licensed. National certifications are recognized nationwide. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Georgia | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable Official state board arrow_outward |
| Hawaii | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state license Official state board arrow_outward |
| Idaho | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as medical coding is not state-licensed. National certifications are widely accepted. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Illinois | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable Official state board arrow_outward |
| Indiana | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable (national certifications are widely accepted) Official state board arrow_outward |
| Iowa | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state license Official state board arrow_outward |
| Kansas | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable (national certifications) Official state board arrow_outward |
| Kentucky | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state license Official state board arrow_outward |
| Louisiana | remove_circle_outline No license | This state does not license the profession, so there is nothing to transfer. Employers may still expect a national certification. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Maine | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable (national certifications) Official state board arrow_outward |
| Maryland | remove_circle_outline No license | Remote medical coding positions are widely available, allowing coders certified in any state to work for employers nationwide, as medical coding is not a state-licensed profession. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Massachusetts | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as medical coding is not state-licensed. National certifications are widely recognized across states. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Michigan | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Minnesota | remove_circle_outline No license | This state does not license the profession, so there is nothing to transfer. Employers may still expect a national certification. |
| Mississippi | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as national certifications are recognized nationwide. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Missouri | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable (no state license) Official state board arrow_outward |
| Montana | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as medical coding is not state-licensed. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Nebraska | remove_circle_outline No license | This state does not license the profession, so there is nothing to transfer. Employers may still expect a national certification. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Nevada | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state-level licensing. Official state board arrow_outward |
| New Hampshire | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| New Jersey | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state-level license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| New Mexico | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as certification is national, not state-specific. Official state board arrow_outward |
| New York | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state-level license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| North Carolina | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state-level license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| North Dakota | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state-level license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Ohio | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as medical coding is not state-licensed. National certifications are recognized across states. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Oklahoma | remove_circle_outline No license | This state does not license the profession, so there is nothing to transfer. Employers may still expect a national certification. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Oregon | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state-level license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Pennsylvania | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable (certification is national, not state-specific) Official state board arrow_outward |
| Rhode Island | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state-level license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| South Carolina | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state-level license. National certifications are recognized across states. Official state board arrow_outward |
| South Dakota | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable (no state license) Official state board arrow_outward |
| Tennessee | assignment_turned_in Endorsement | Tennessee does not charge for reciprocity, but it is only for certain certification categories and a limited number of bordering states. You must have tested in the state you are requesting reciprocity from and hold a current certification in the category you wish to reciprocate. The other state must verify and send the information directly to Tennessee. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Texas | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as medical coding is not state-licensed. National certifications are widely recognized. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Utah | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state-level license Official state board arrow_outward |
| Vermont | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state-level license Official state board arrow_outward |
| Virginia | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as there is no state-level license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Washington | remove_circle_outline No license | This state does not license the profession, so there is nothing to transfer. Employers may still expect a national certification. Official state board arrow_outward |
| West Virginia | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable as there is no state license. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Wisconsin | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as medical coding is not state-licensed. National certifications are recognized across states. Official state board arrow_outward |
| Wyoming | remove_circle_outline No license | Not applicable, as medical coding is not state-licensed. Official state board arrow_outward |
Medical Coder reciprocity: common questions
Does a medical coder certification transfer to another state?
Medical Coder is unregulated in 50 of the 50 states and DC, meaning no state license is required at all — your professional certification still matters to employers but there's no reciprocity pathway to navigate. It depends on the destination state — see the state-by-state table above.
Which states license out-of-state medical coders by endorsement?
1 states issue a new certification by endorsement — an application, fees and verification of your current credential, typically without retaking the main exam: Tennessee. Confirm with the destination state's board before you move — rules change.
Which states don't require a state license for medical coders?
49 states and DC do not license medical coders at the state level, so there is nothing to transfer — employers may still expect a national certification: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Reciprocity tiers and summaries are compiled from each state's licensing board and department of professional regulation — linked per row above — and reviewed against public board guidance. Licensing rules change frequently and often depend on your license class (for example journeyman vs. master) and the specific states involved. Always confirm current requirements directly with the destination state's board before making a career or relocation decision. This page is informational and is not legal or licensing advice.
Other profession reciprocity guides
Each profession has its own state-by-state reciprocity matrix.