Freelance Medical Coder / Medical Biller (Consultant, Remote-Flexible)

Job description About Relio

Relio is an AI-native healthcare revenue cycle management platform. We combine deep RCM operational expertise with modern AI tooling to help billing teams work faster and more accurately. We are an early-stage, well-backed company moving quickly, and we are looking for experienced RCM professionals to work with us on a consulting basis.

The Role

We are hiring freelance medical coders and medical billers to support active client work and help shape how our platform handles real-world coding and billing scenarios. This is a flexible, contract engagement. You set your availability, and we scope work to fit it.

What you will do

  • Perform medical coding (ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS) and/or end-to-end billing tasks including charge entry, claim submission, payment posting, denial management, and AR follow-up
  • Review and validate coding and billing outputs for accuracy and payer compliance
  • Provide expert feedback on workflows, edge cases, and payer-specific nuances
  • Work directly with our team to flag issues and suggest process improvements
What we are looking for
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience in medical coding and/or billing (agency or provider side)
  • Coding certification preferred (CPC, CCS, CCA or equivalent) for coding-focused roles
  • Strong knowledge of payer rules, denial reasons, and appeals processes
  • Experience with common practice management and clearinghouse systems
  • Comfortable working independently and communicating asynchronously
  • Bonus: multi-specialty experience or exposure to AI-assisted billing tools
Engagement details
  • Consultant / independent contractor (1099 or equivalent)
  • Flexible hours, project-based or ongoing depending on fit
  • Competitive hourly or per-project rates based on experience
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