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In medical organizations across the country, patients rely on their insurance providers to afford their healthcare costs. The insurance industry can be confusing to many patients, but hard-working insurance billing specialists work to ease these patients’ minds. Insurance billing specialists help ensure that doctors and patients get what they deserve in the healthcare process, with as little confusion as possible.
Personality traits and abilities that are well-suited to a career as an insurance billing specialist include:
• Great attention to detail for accurate record-keeping
• Strong reading and writing skills
• Strong mathematics abilities to calculate charges and payments
• Problem solving abilities to resolve discrepancies in accounting records if they arise
• A quick mind that can pick up on terminology used in the medical community
• Mastery of basic computer techniques and programs
Salary Range:
$16,460 — $74,390
Education Level (minimum):
Associate degree
Growth Outlook (2002 – 2012):
21 – 35%
