PermanentPosted 14 days ago
Premium Billing Specialist
Sentara Healthcare · Virginia Beach, VA
$22.02–$32.66/ hour
Top 25% pay
Medical Biller jobs in Portsmouth, VA
The median medical biller pay in the Portsmouth area is $21.52 per hour ($44,770 a year), with the typical range running from $18.90 to $23.83. 1 open role with published pay is listed for Portsmouth and its metro area. The CMS hospital directory lists 2 hospitals in Portsmouth. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Portsmouth.
- $21.52median pay per hour, Virginia Beach
- $19–$24typical range per hour
- 1,550medical billers employed in the metro area
- 1open roles with published pay in the metro area
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The metro median is 6% below the Virginia statewide median of $22.79 per hour. Nationally the median is $22.68 per hour. BLS counts about 1,550 billing and posting clerks employed in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area, 2.0 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.76).
| Level | Per hour | Per year | Compared with U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest 10% | $17.44 | $36,280 | 23% below U.S. median |
| Lower quartile | $18.90 | $39,310 | 17% below U.S. median |
| Median | $21.52 | $44,770 | 5% below U.S. median |
| Upper quartile | $23.83 | $49,570 | 5% above U.S. median |
| Top 10% | $28.67 | $59,630 | 26% above U.S. median |
How Portsmouth ranks
- 185th of 384 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
- 240th of 341 after adjusting for local prices
- 3rd of 8 Virginia 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 Portsmouth
- Overall prices in Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk run 2% below the U.S. average (index 97.9, U.S. = 100).
- Housing is the biggest driver: in line with the U.S. average (index 99.8).
- Adjusted for local prices, a $21.52 median hour buys what $21.97 buys at the national price level, 3% 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.
Estimate your Portsmouth paycheck
Estimated weekly gross$775
- Per year: $38,736
- Per month: $3,228
Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.
Hospitals in Portsmouth
CMS lists 2 hospitals in Portsmouth.
| Hospital | Type | Ownership | CMS rating | Emergency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Maryview Medical Center Portsmouth, VA | Acute care | Nonprofit | 3 of 5 | Yes |
| Nmc Portsmouth Portsmouth, VA | Acute Care - Department of Defense | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norfolk, VA | 8 mi | $21.52/hr | 231,105 |
| Chesapeake, VA | 13 mi | $21.52/hr | 254,997 |
| Richmond, VA | 77 mi | $22.36/hr | 233,655 |
| Rocky Mount, NC | 101 mi | $19.61/hr | 54,541 |
| Greenville, NC | 104 mi | $22.94/hr | 95,138 |
| Wake Forest, NC | 135 mi | $21.46/hr | 56,764 |
Medical Biller jobs in Virginia · Medical Biller jobs nationwide
What employers ask for, and tax basics in Virginia
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
Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.
Other healthcare roles in Portsmouth
Portsmouth city guide: hospitals, employers and licensing
Common questions
How much do medical billers make in Portsmouth, VA?
Medical Billers in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk metro area have a median pay of $21.52 per hour, about $44,770 a year. The middle half earn between $18.90 and $23.83 per hour (BLS, May 2024).
Is Portsmouth a good place for medical billers once cost of living is counted?
Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk ranks 240th of 341 metro areas for medical biller pay after adjusting for local prices, and 185th of 384 before adjusting. Overall prices run 2% below the U.S. average.
Who is hiring medical billers in Portsmouth?
We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk area. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Portsmouth.
Do I need a Virginia license to work in Portsmouth as a medical biller?
Medical billing or coding training; CPB is a plus. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia 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 Portsmouth?
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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
- MarinHealthNovato, CA · 2 postings$25.20/ hr$23–$27
- Foundation Health PartnersFairbanks, AK · 1 posting$24.48/ hr$20–$29
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Low$18Median$22.18High$27
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