RemotePosted 14 days ago
Medical Billing Specialist - Remote
LifePoint Health · Remote · TN hiring
$18.00–$22.00/ hour
Medical Biller jobs in Knoxville, TN
Pay for medical billers in the Knoxville area centers on $19.35 per hour, or about $40,250 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.31 and the upper quarter over $22.40. That ranks 309th of 384 U.S. metro areas for medical biller pay, and 299th of 341 once local prices are factored in. The CMS hospital directory lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville. The free report below lists employers near Knoxville and what they pay.
- $19.35median pay per hour, Knoxville
- $17–$22typical range per hour
- 1,160medical billers employed in the metro area
- 93cost of living index (U.S. = 100)
Medical Biller pay in Knoxville, TN
The metro median is 8% below the Tennessee statewide median of $20.96 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 1,160 billing and posting clerks employed in the Knoxville metro area, 2.8 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is about as concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 1.03).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $15.84 | $32,950 | 30% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $17.31 | $36,000 | 24% below U.S. median |
| Median | $19.35 | $40,250 | 15% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $22.40 | $46,590 | 1% below U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $27.17 | $56,510 | 20% above U.S. median |
How Knoxville ranks
- 309th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 299th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 6th 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 Knoxville
- Overall prices in Knoxville run 7% below the U.S. average (index 92.6, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: 17% below the U.S. average (index 82.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $19.35 median hour buys what $20.90 buys at the national price level, 8% 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$697
- Per year: $34,830
- Per month: $2,902
- Tennessee has no state income tax on wages.
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Knoxville metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
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Hospitals in Knoxville
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University Health System, Inc Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 4 of 5 | Yes |
| Fort Sanders Regional Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Parkwest Medical Center Knoxville, TN | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| East Tennessee Childrens Hospital Knoxville, TN | Children's | Nonprofit | Not rated | Yes |
| East Tennessee Behavioral Health Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | For-profit | Not rated | No |
| Knoxville Center For Behavioral Medicine Knoxville, TN | Psychiatric | Nonprofit | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland, TN | 75 mi | $19.14/hr | 50,232 |
| Asheville, NC | 83 mi | $22.27/hr | 94,992 |
| Kingsport, TN | 87 mi | $19.41/hr | 57,109 |
| Johnson City, TN | 91 mi | $17.42/hr | 73,635 |
| Chattanooga, TN | 96 mi | $20.43/hr | 191,496 |
| Greenville, SC | 119 mi | $20.54/hr | 74,371 |
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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Knoxville city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical billers make in Knoxville, TN?
Medical Billers in the Knoxville metro area have a median pay of $19.35 per hour, about $40,250 a year. The middle half earn between $17.31 and $22.40 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Knoxville a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
Knoxville ranks 299th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 309th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 7% below the U.S. average.
Where do medical billers work in Knoxville?
CMS lists 6 hospitals in Knoxville, led by University Health System, Inc. Ask for the free report to see current openings and pay.
Do I need a Tennessee license to work in Knoxville 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 Knoxville?
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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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