How much does a Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare make in Houston, TX? The average Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare salary in Houston, TX is $48,974 as of April 24, 2024, but the range typically falls between $45,141 and $54,916. 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. 

Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare Salaries by Percentile
Percentile Salary Location Last Updated
10th Percentile Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare Salary $41,651 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
25th Percentile Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare Salary $45,141 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
50th Percentile Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare Salary $48,974 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
75th Percentile Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare Salary $54,916 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
90th Percentile Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare Salary $60,326 Houston,TX April 24, 2024
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What skills does a Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare need?

Each competency has five to ten behavioral assertions that can be observed, each with a corresponding performance level (from one to five) that is required for a particular job.

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Analysis: Analysis is the process of considering something carefully or using statistical methods in order to understand it or explain it.

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Data Entry: Transcribing information into an electronic medium such as a computer or other electronic device.

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Managed Care: Managed Care is a health care delivery system organized to manage cost, utilization, and quality. Also known as managed healthcare.

Analysis 6.06%
Data Entry 1.5%
Managed Care 2.49%
Others 89.95%

Job Description for Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare

Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare determines the extent to which patients' insurance covers their treatments. Reviews appropriateness of CPT-4/ICD-10 coding and determines if care provided corresponds to the charges submitted. Being a Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare ensures compliance with Federal and State regulations and company policies that govern Medicare and state payment systems. May assist in identifying fraudulent non-plan billing practices and assists the legal department with litigation preparation. Additionally, Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. Typically requires Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from AAPC or AHIMA. The Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)... View full job description

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Career Path for Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare

A career path is a sequence of jobs that leads to your short- and long-term career goals. Some follow a linear career path within one field, while others change fields periodically to achieve career or personal goals.

For Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare, the first career path typically progresses to Staff Nurse - RN, Sr. - Medical Management.

The second career path typically progresses to Medical Policy Manager.

The third career path typically starts with a Provider Network Manager position, and then progresses to Provider Network Director.

Additionally, the fourth career path typically progresses to Reimbursement Services Director.

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Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare salary varies from city to city. Compared with national average salary of Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare, the highest Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare salary is in San Francisco, CA, where the Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare salary is 25.0% above. The lowest Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare salary is in Miami, FL, where the Reimbursement Specialist - Healthcare salary is 3.5% lower than national average salary.

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
-3.5%
City, State Chicago, IL Compared to national average
+ 4.9%
City, State Boston, MA Compared to national average
+ 12.1%
City, State New York, NY Compared to national average
+ 16.8%
City, State Dallas, TX Compared to national average
-1.3%

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