Workers in the San Antonio-New Braunfels Metropolitan Statistical Area had an average (mean) hourly wage of $20.13 in May 2014, about 11 percent below the nationwide average of $22.71, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Medical billing translates a healthcare service into a billing claim. The responsibility of the medical biller in a healthcare facility is to follow the claim to ensure the practice receives reimbursement for the work the providers perform.A knowledgeable biller can optimize revenue performance for the practice.lthough a medical billerâs duties vary with the size of the work facility, the biller typically assembles all data concerning the bill. This can include charge entry, claims transmission, payment posting, insurance follow-up, and patient follow-up.
Medical billers are integral members of the healthcare industry revenue cycle management (RCM) team. A skillful biller helps healthcare facilities, insurance payors, and patients navigate the complexities of the many laws, regulations and guidelines related to the business side of healthcare.