Medical Billing Clerk Salary in the United States

Medical Billing Clerk Salary

How much does a Medical Billing Clerk make in the United States? The average Medical Billing Clerk salary in the United States is $40,069 as of August 27, 2021, but the range typically falls between $36,277 and $44,056. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target. 

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25% $36,277 10% $32,824 90% $47,685 75% $44,056 $40,069 50%(Median)

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Job Description for Medical Billing Clerk

Medical Billing Clerk is responsible for reviewing, researching, coding, and generating third party billing for a medical facility. Completes and verifies ICD-10 coding. Being a Medical Billing Clerk inputs and maintains all payment records in database or systems. Performs basic customer service for routine patient or other inquiries. Additionally, Medical Billing Clerk requires a high school diploma. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Billing Clerk works under the close direction of senior personnel in the functional area. Possesses a moderate understanding of general aspects of the job. May require 0-1 year of general work experience. (Copyright 2021 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Medical Billing Clerk Pay Difference by Location

City, State Compared to national average
City, State San Francisco, CA Compared to national average
+ 25.0%
City, State Washington, DC Compared to national average
+ 11.3%
City, State Miami, FL Compared to national average
-2.6%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 6.1%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.7%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 20.3%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-0.7%

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Skills associated with Medical Billing Clerk: ICD-10 Coding, Medicaid & Medicare Billing, Health Care Operations Software, Billing Software ...More

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