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Careers›Roles›Medical Biller
Mid-Level

Medical Biller

Care gets provided; you turn it into claims that actually get paid — coding services, submitting to insurers, chasing down denials. You keep the financial side moving so providers can keep treating patients.

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Conventionalorganizing, detail-oriented
Investigativeanalytical, curious
Based on Holland Code framework
Industries that often hire Medical Billers
Transportation & LogisticsConstructionReal EstateEnergy & UtilitiesEntertainment & MediaAgriculture & Forestry
Job markets for Medical Billers
Where Medical Biller jobs concentrate · ~400 metro areas
Based on employment in related occupations
Mapped SOC categories:
HealthcareAdmin & Office
BLS Occupational Employment Statistics
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What it's like

What it's like to be a Medical Biller

Reviewing records, assigning codes, submitting claims, and following up on denials fill a detail-driven day, mostly at a desk, coordinating with providers, insurers, and patients. Accuracy and persistence are the job — one wrong code can stall a payment for weeks while the claim bounces.

The maze is insurance rules and constant code changes — payers deny for reasons that can feel arbitrary. The work can be repetitive and pushed by deadlines and revenue targets. Settings range from small practices to large billing companies, which changes the pace.

It suits someone meticulous, persistent, and at ease with rules and routine. If you need variety or creative work, the repetition can wear. But if the puzzle of getting claims paid is satisfying, the role tends to reward it, claim by claim.

What people in this role value
RelationshipsModerate
SupportModerate
IndependenceModerate
Working ConditionsLower
AchievementLower
RecognitionLower
O*NET Work Values survey
✦ Editorial — written by Truest from industry research and career patterns

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Career Paths

Where this role sits in the broader career landscape — and where it can take you.

Earning potential across this track
$239K$179K$119K$60K$0KLower paying387 metro areas, sorted by salary level
All experience levels1
This level's estimated range
INDUSTRIES PAYING ABOVE AVERAGE
Professional Services$77K+1%
Energy & Utilities$77K+0%
Technology & Information$74K-4%
Financial Services$70K-9%
Healthcare$70K-9%
Compared to Healthcare average across all industries
1 BLS OEWS May 2024 covers all Medical Billers (SOC 29-2072.00, 43-3021.00), not just this title · BEA RPP 2023
* Top salaries exceed this figure. BLS caps reported wages at ~$240K to protect individual privacy in high-earning roles.
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The Broader Landscape

Roles like this one sit within a broader occupational category. The numbers below reflect that full landscape — helpful for context, but your specific experience will depend on level, specialty, and where you work.

$36K–$81K
Salary Range
10th – 90th percentile
605K
U.S. Employment
+3.35%
10yr Growth
56K
Annual Openings

How Medical Biller pay & employment are changing

$74K$71K$68K$65K$62K201920202021202220232024$62K$74K
BLS OEWS May 2024 · BLS Employment Projections 2024–2034

Skills & Requirements

Reading ComprehensionMathematicsCritical ThinkingActive ListeningTime ManagementSpeakingMonitoringWritingComplex Problem SolvingJudgment and Decision Making
O*NET OnLine · Bureau of Labor Statistics
Mapped SOC Codes
29-2072.0043-3021.00

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directorMedical Director$118KmidMedical Receptionist$41KmidMedical Scheduler$41KmidMedical Office Receptionist$41KmidMedical Office Worker$44KmidMedical Billing Specialist$47K
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Common questions about what it's like to be a Medical Biller

What does a Medical Biller do?

Care gets provided; you turn it into claims that actually get paid — coding services, submitting to insurers, chasing down denials. You keep the financial side moving so providers can keep treating patients.

How much does a Medical Biller make?

Median pay for a Medical Biller is about $49K nationally, with the field ranging roughly from $36K to $81K depending on experience, employer, and metro (BLS).

What skills does a Medical Biller need?

Core skills for this role include Reading Comprehension, Mathematics, Critical Thinking, Active Listening, and Time Management.

What education do you need to be a Medical Biller?

Most people in this role hold an associate's degree.

Is a Medical Biller in demand?

Employment in this field is projected to grow about 3.35% through 2034, with roughly 605,410 people working in it today (BLS).

What jobs are similar to a Medical Biller?

Closely related roles include Medical Director, Medical Receptionist, and Medical Scheduler.

Career advice

Medical Biller career advice

Do one small thing to grow in your career this week. Pick one of these; each comes with the words to use.

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  • Simple exerciseLook at the steps up and sideways from your job, and find one you'd be excited to do.Walk the roles next to yours
  • Simple exerciseTurn the work you'd love into something your manager can say yes to.Pitch the job you'd love

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