RemotePosted 14 days ago
Medical Billing Specialist - Remote
LifePoint Health · Remote · TN hiring
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
Medical Biller jobs in Clarksville, TN
The median medical biller pay in the Clarksville area is $18.24 per hour ($37,940 a year), with the typical range running from $17.34 to $22.51. That ranks 354th of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 324th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Clarksville. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Clarksville.
- $18.24median pay per hour, Clarksville
- $17–$23typical range per hour
- 220medical billers employed in the metro area
- 91cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Medical Biller pay in Clarksville, TN
The metro median is 13% below the Tennessee statewide median of $20.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 220 billing and posting clerks employed in the Clarksville metro area, 2.2 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.81).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $16.09 | $33,470 | 29% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.34 | $36,070 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $18.24 | $37,940 | 20% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.51 | $46,820 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $26.61 | $55,350 | 17% above U.S. median |
How Clarksville ranks
- 354th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 324th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 9th of 10 Tennessee 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 Clarksville
- Overall prices in Clarksville run 9% below the U.S. average (index 90.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 26% below the U.S. average (index 73.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $18.24 median hour buys what $20.06 buys at the national price level, 12% below 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.
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Estimated weekly gross$657
- Per year: $32,832
- Per month: $2,736
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
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Hospitals in Clarksville
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Clarksville.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital Clarksville, TN | Acute care | For-profit | 1 of 5 | Yes |
| Unity Psychiatric Care-Clarksville Clarksville, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nashville, TN | 41 mi | $22.16/hr | 704,963 |
| Hendersonville, TN | 45 mi | $22.16/hr | 63,947 |
| Gallatin, TN | 50 mi | $22.16/hr | 52,489 |
| Franklin, TN | 53 mi | $22.16/hr | 89,142 |
| Bowling Green, KY | 58 mi | $19.50/hr | 79,076 |
| Lebanon, TN | 61 mi | $22.16/hr | 51,501 |
Medical Biller jobs in Tennessee · Medical Biller jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Tennessee
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
Tennessee does not tax wage income at the state level, so take-home pay is higher than the same gross pay in a state that does.
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Common questions
How much do medical billers make in Clarksville, TN?
Medical Billers in the Clarksville metro area have a median pay of $18.24 per hour, about $37,940 a year. The middle half earn between $17.34 and $22.51 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Clarksville a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
Clarksville ranks 324th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 354th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 9% below the U.S. average.
Where do medical billers work in Clarksville?
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Clarksville, led by Vanderbilt Clarksville Hospital. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Clarksville as a medical biller?
Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Tennessee requires for your role with the Tennessee 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 Clarksville?
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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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