Billing Specialist (General)
Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.
At a Glance
Billing Specialist (General) earns an average of $42,687/yr. Typical education: High school or GED. Experience: 2–2.4 years. Top skills: Billing, Communication, Customer Service.
$42,687/yr
High school or GED
2–2.4 years
30
Parent Occupation (O*NET)
Medical Records Specialists
Median Wage
$50,250/yr
Growth (2024-34)
+7.1%
Education
Postsecondary nondegree award
Skills & Requirements
Specialized Skills (16)
Billing
Medical Billing
Invoicing
Collections
Explanation Of Benefits (EOB)
Accounting
Accounts Receivable
ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)
Auditing
CPT Coding
Revenue Cycle Management
Data Entry
Aderant (Software)
Medicaid
Medicare
Medical Terminology
Common Skills (14)
Communication
Customer Service
Detail Oriented
Research
Problem Solving
Microsoft Office
Multitasking
Verbal Communication Skills
Follow Through
Operations
Management
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