• Review and analyze clinical documentation to assign accurate diagnosis, procedure, and service codes for facility and professional billing • Code inpatient, outpatient, emergency department, observation, clinic, and ambulatory surgery encounters • Assign ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS Level II, and applicable modifiers in accordance with official coding guidelines • Ensure coding accuracy, completeness, and compliance with CMS, Medicare, Medicaid, commercial payer, and regulatory requirements • Query providers when documentation lacks specificity necessary for accurate code assignment • Participate in coding quality reviews, audits, and education initiatives • Maintain productivity and quality standards established by the organization • Research coding regulations, payer policies, and reimbursement guidelines • Assist in denial management, appeals, charge capture reviews, and revenue cycle optimization efforts • Support onboarding and mentoring of junior coding staff when assigned • Assist in other duties as assigned.

Remote Medical Biller Location: Houston United States Job Description: Location Houston, TX 77002 Job ID 14963 Employment Type Direct Hire Scion Staffing has been engaged to conduct a search for Remote Medical Biller for a growing healthcare services organization. This is a fully remote direct hire opportunity for candidates located in the Eastern or Central time zones. POSITION OVERVIEW: Scion Staffing is seeking detail-oriented Medical Billers to join a growing healthcare organization that specializes in orthopedic medical billing. This fully remote opportunity offers the chance to become part of a collaborative team focused on delivering accurate, timely revenue cycle services while supporting continued organizational growth. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving, and are passionate about healthcare administration, we'd love to hear from you. PERKS: - Fully remote opportunity for candidates located in Eastern or Central time zones. - Competitive hourly compensation of $20/hour, with up to $22/hour available for candidates with surgery billing experience. - Join a growing organization with long-term career stability and advancement opportunities. - Monday through Friday schedule with no travel required. - Comprehensive benefits package and paid time off available. RESPONSIBILITIES: - Process and submit medical claims accurately and efficiently while ensuring timely reimbursement. - Review insurance claims, payment postings, denials, and account balances to resolve billing discrepancies. - Follow up with insurance carriers regarding outstanding claims and appeals. - Maintain accurate patient billing records while adhering to HIPAA and payer guidelines. - Collaborate with internal team members to resolve billing issues and improve revenue cycle performance. - Support additional medical billing and revenue cycle functions as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: - Experience in medical billing within a healthcare environment. - Knowledge of insurance claims processing, payment posting, and denial management. - Orthopedic and/or surgery billing experience is highly preferred. - Strong attention to detail with excellent organizational and communication skills. - Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment while managing priorities effectively. COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS: - $20.00/hour - Up to $22.00/hour for candidates with surgery billing experience - Fully remote work environment - Comprehensive benefits package - Paid time off and company-supported growth opportunities

• Determines Correct Codes For Diagnoses And Procedures For Office And Surgical Records • Assigns Cpt And ICD-10 Codes For Billing Reimbursement

Role Description This position is located in the Health Information Management (HIM) in Health Administration Service (HAS) at the Marion, IL VA Medical Center. The Lead Medical Records Technician (Coder) Outpatient and Inpatient is skilled in classifying medical data from patient health records in the hospital setting, and/or physician-based setting, such as physician offices, group practices, multi-specialty clinics, and specialty centers. The Lead MRT (Coder) monitors the status and progress of work and day-to-day adjustments in accordance with established priorities. The duties include but are not limited to: - Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques and makes available written instructions, reference materials, and supplies. - Gives on-the-job training to new coders and students to provide the individual with basic knowledge, skill, and ability to perform a full range of routine and non-routine responsibilities. - Trains and works closely with professional and administrative staff to assist in the development, maintenance, and use of ICD and CPT codes to ensure accurate data capture. - Conforms to standards and participates in the technical evaluation and validation of health records for compliance with The Joint Commission requirements, Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), and/or health record documentation guidelines. - Distributes and balances the workload among employees in accordance with established workflows or job specialization, assuring timely accomplishment of the assigned workload. - Reviews compliance monitors with supervisors and identifies training needs. - Reviews audits, trains, monitors, and completes special assignments within specified time frames. - Analyzes and recommends improvements in documentation systems used to provide patient care to optimize VERA workload, third-party reimbursement, and to manage resources. - Identifies training needs of individuals based on productivity and accuracy reports, rejects filing from billing, and spot checks. - Makes recommendations to supervisor concerning disciplinary actions due to insufficient performance and identifies continuing education needs. - Required to train others on the encoder products suite. Utilizes this system on an ongoing basis to perform core coding duties and audits. - Takes the initiative in one-on-one provider training to improve health record documentation for the episodes of care provided. - Has constant interaction with health care providers, evaluating, and communicating with the expectation of improving health record documentation, which will result in improved patient care and improved revenue generation. - Educates providers through feedback, email queries, or informal meetings. - Participates in the orientation of House Staff from affiliated medical schools and other personnel needed. - Other duties as assigned. Qualifications - United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. - Experience: One year of creditable experience that indicates knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, pathophysiology, medical coding, and the structure and format of health records. - Education: An associate's degree from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education with a major field of study in health information technology/health information management, or a related degree with a minimum of 12 semester hours in health information technology/health information management. - Completion of an AHIMA approved coding program, or other intense coding training program of approximately one year or more that included courses in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, basic ICD diagnostic/procedural, and basic CPT coding. - Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations of creditable experience and education are qualifying for meeting the basic requirements. Requirements - Certification: Persons hired or reassigned to MRT (Coder) positions in the GS-0675 series in VHA must have either Apprentice/Associate Level Certification, Mastery Level Certification, or Clinical Documentation Improvement Certification through AHIMA or AAPC. - English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). - Mastery level certification is required for all positions above the journey level. Benefits - Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm CST - Telework: Not Eligible - Virtual: This position is remote work eligible and is currently exempted from return to office requirements. - Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized - Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Physical Requirements Physical aspects associated with work required of this assignment are typical for the occupation and would generally not require a pre-placement examination.