PermanentPosted 30+ days ago
Billing Specialist - Medical Biller
BrightSpring Health Services · Louisville, KY
$21.00–$24.00/ hour
Medical Biller jobs in Louisville, KY
The median medical biller pay in the Louisville area is $21.27 per hour ($44,240 a year), with the typical range running from $18.87 to $24.02. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Louisville. The CMS hospital directory lists 8 hospitals in Louisville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Louisville.
- $21.27median pay per hour, Louisville/Jefferson County
- $19–$24typical range per hour
- 2,270medical billers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay
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PermanentPosted 17 days ago
Medicare D Billing Representative
BrightSpring Health Services · Louisville, KY
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The metro median is 10% above the Kentucky statewide median of $19.42 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 2,270 billing and posting clerks employed in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area, 3.3 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is more concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.22).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.41 | $36,210 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.87 | $39,250 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.27 | $44,240 | 6% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $24.02 | $49,960 | 6% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.66 | $57,530 | 22% above U.S. median |
How Louisville ranks
- 205th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 157th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 1st of 6 Kentucky metro areas
BLS does not publish a separate figure for medical biller. These numbers are for the broader category it belongs to, Billing and Posting Clerks.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Billing and Posting Clerks (SOC 43-3021), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.
What your pay buys in Louisville
- Overall prices in Louisville/Jefferson County run 7% below the U.S. average (index 93.1, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 21% below the U.S. average (index 78.6).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.27 median hour buys what $22.85 buys at the national price level, 1% above the national median.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.
Estimate your Louisville paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$766
- Per year: $38,286
- Per month: $3,190
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Louisville
CMS lists 8 hospitals in Louisville.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville Va Medical Center Louisville, KY | Acute Care - Veterans Administration | Government and federal | 5 of 5 | Yes |
| Baptist Health Louisville Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Norton Hospitals, Inc Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| Uofl Health - Jewish Hospital And Mary & Elizabeth Hospital Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 2 of 5 | Yes |
| University Of Louisville Hospital Louisville, KY | Acute care | Nonprofit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Central State Hospital Louisville, KY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | No |
| The Brook Hospital - Dupont Louisville, KY | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | Not rated | No |
| The Brook Hospital - Kmi Louisville, KY | Psychiatric | Government and federal | Not rated | Yes |
Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.
Medical Biller pay in nearby cities
| City | Distance | Median pay | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeffersonville, IN | 12 mi | $21.27/hr | 52,912 |
| Lexington, KY | 65 mi | $18.98/hr | 329,437 |
| Columbus, IN | 74 mi | $20.22/hr | 51,970 |
| Bloomington, IN | 84 mi | $21.69/hr | 79,986 |
| Owensboro, KY | 85 mi | $20.65/hr | 60,675 |
| Cincinnati, OH | 91 mi | $21.74/hr | 314,915 |
Medical Biller jobs in Kentucky · Medical Biller jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Kentucky
Medical billers prepare and submit claims, follow up on denials and post payments.
- Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus
- Knowledge of payer rules and claim forms
- Experience with billing and EHR systems
Kentucky taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Louisville
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Common questions
How much do medical billers make in Louisville, KY?
Medical Billers in the Louisville/Jefferson County metro area have a median pay of $21.27 per hour, about $44,240 a year. The middle half earn between $18.87 and $24.02 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Louisville a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
Louisville/Jefferson County ranks 157th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 205th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical billers in Louisville?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Louisville. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Louisville.
Do I need a Kentucky license to work in Louisville as a medical biller?
Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Kentucky requires for your role with the Kentucky licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.
Does Valorem Health place medical billers in Louisville?
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1Pay for your role at other hospitals
- OSF Healthcare SystemPeoria, IL · 1 posting$36.48/ hr$34–$39
- ChristianaCareWilmington, DE · 1 posting$28.42/ hr$23–$34
- Sentara HealthcareVirginia Beach, VA · 1 posting$27.34/ hr$22–$33
- MarinHealthNovato, CA · 2 postings$25.20/ hr$23–$27
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Low$18Median$22.18High$27
22 Biller postings with published pay in the US, 21 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.
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- Billing Specialist - Medical BillerPermanent$21.00–$24.00/ hour
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