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Associates in Pediatric Therapy

Billing Specialist

$19.75 - $26.50/hr

Benefits of Working at Associates in Pediatric Therapy: * Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance ... Run appropriate billing reports, review denied or rejected claims, file disputes, and submit ...

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How much do pediatric billing jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 28, 2026, the average hourly pay for pediatric billing in the United States is $25.14, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $19.71 and $27.64 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Pediatric Billing vs Medical Billing?

AspectPediatric BillingMedical Billing
CertificationsCPB, CPC, or equivalentCPB, CPC, or equivalent
Work EnvironmentSpecialized in pediatric healthcare facilitiesGeneral healthcare settings, including hospitals and clinics
Industry UsagePrimarily in pediatric practices and clinicsAcross various medical specialties
Job FocusBilling for pediatric services, insurance claims, and patient accountsBilling for diverse medical services and specialties

While both Pediatric Billing and Medical Billing involve processing healthcare claims and managing patient accounts, Pediatric Billing specializes in billing for pediatric healthcare providers, requiring specific knowledge of pediatric codes and insurance policies. Medical Billing covers a broader range of medical specialties, making Pediatric Billing a more focused subset within the medical billing field.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Pediatric Billing Specialist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Pediatric Billing Specialist, you need a solid understanding of medical billing and coding, insurance procedures, and pediatric healthcare terminology, often supported by a certificate in medical billing and coding. Familiarity with billing software, electronic health records (EHR) systems, and coding standards like ICD-10 and CPT is essential. Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for resolving billing discrepancies and interacting with families and providers. These skills ensure timely and accurate reimbursement, minimize claim denials, and support the financial health of pediatric practices.

What is pediatric billing?

Pediatric billing is the specialized process of submitting and following up on claims for medical services provided to children, from infants through adolescents. It involves handling insurance claims, coding diagnoses and procedures according to pediatric-specific guidelines, and ensuring compliance with healthcare regulations. Pediatric billers must be knowledgeable about vaccines, well-child visits, and unique pediatric codes to ensure accurate and timely reimbursement. Their role is crucial in keeping pediatric practices financially healthy and compliant with payer requirements.

What are some common challenges faced in pediatric billing, and how can they be addressed?

Pediatric billing often involves handling a range of insurance policies, frequent changes in coverage as patients age, and unique codes for childhood vaccinations and well-child visits. A common challenge is ensuring accurate documentation and coding, particularly for bundled services or when dealing with coordination of benefits for newborns. Staying current with payer policies and maintaining clear communication with providers and parents can help minimize claim denials and streamline reimbursement processes. Many practices invest in specialized pediatric billing software and ongoing staff training to address these complexities.
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Infographic showing various Pediatric Billing job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 86% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 91% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 6% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $52,300 per year, or $25.1 per hour.
RCS Manager - Pediatric Billing

RCS Manager - Pediatric Billing

Indiana University Health

Indianapolis, IN • On-site

$51K - $67K/yr

Full-time

Posted 12 days ago

Indiana University Health rating

7.2

Company rating: 7.2 out of 10

Based on 460 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

341st of 890 rated healthcare providers

Job description


RCS Manager - Pediatric Billing
Our team members advance our mission and exemplify excellence, compassion, teamwork, and purpose in all that they do. Indiana University Health is seeking individuals who embody these values to join our Revenue Cycle & Scheduling team in the role of RCS Manager - Pediatric Billing.
We are seeking an experienced, people-first, and operationally sharp revenue cycle leader to manage IU Health's Pediatric Billing operations. This is a broad, full-cycle revenue management role covering start-to-finish billing, payer follow-up, self-pay discovery, authorizations, and Medicaid follow-up. Leading a team of 18, this person will bring both deep billing expertise and proven leadership experience to a strong, cohesive team that works well together. The ideal candidate is not new to leadership, not new to billing, and ready to hit the ground running in a fully remote environment.
Key Relationships
Reports to: RCS - Director
Direct reports: Yes - 18
Shift:Full time, Monday - Friday, remote
Location: Indianapolis, IN
The Scope:
This role leads Revenue Cycle operations for the Pediatric Billing team, including:
  • Managing a team of 18 across self-pay discovery, authorizations, and Medicaid follow-up
  • Ensuring each team member meets production and quality expectations
  • Overseeing billing operations start-to-finish, including payer follow-up and authorizations
  • Participating in all Pediatric Billing leadership and individual team meetings
  • Collaborating with leaders and teams across the broader RCS organization
  • Driving process improvement initiatives to achieve consistent, benchmark-level outcomes
  • Managing resources and performance within budget parameters
  • Supporting the onboarding and integration of new team members through system and leadership training

Candidate Qualifications
Candidates for this position will be evaluated according to the following criteria and competencies.
  • Requires strong knowledge of business and reimbursement management with an undergraduate degree preferred.
  • At least three years of experience with hospital or physician billing strongly preferred.
  • Requires demonstrable knowledge of healthcare billing terminology concepts and processes.
  • Requires the ability to plan and manage the utilization of resources.
  • Requires a high level of interpersonal, problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Requires effective written and verbal communication skills in both individual and group settings.
  • Requires the ability to organize and manage work to achieve performance expectations.
  • Requires the ability to promote teamwork and develop team members.
  • Requires ability to manage within the confines of a budget.
  • Requires a passionate commitment to continuous performance improvement.

The "DNA" for Success
Billing Expert: You have five or more years of professional billing experience and can speak fluently to payer follow-up, authorizations, self-pay, and Medicaid.
Proven Leader: You've managed people before and you're good at it. You know how to hold a team accountable, develop talent, and build trust.
Process Improvement Minded: You see inefficiency and you fix it. You bring a continuous improvement mindset to everything you lead.
Analytically Strong: You're comfortable digging into performance data, identifying trends, and making decisions backed by numbers.
People-First: You lead with empathy and clarity. Your team knows what's expected of them and feels supported in getting there.
Self-Sufficient & Remote-Ready: You thrive in a fully remote environment and manage your time well.
Collaborative: You show up to leadership meetings as a partner, and you build relationships across teams and functions.
Indiana University Health is unlike any other healthcare system and we're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. IU Health leaders play a crucial role in advancing the mission of our organization and inspiring teams to make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients. As one of Indiana's largest employers and the most comprehensive medical system in the state, our vision is to lead the transformation of healthcare through quality, innovation and education, and make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.
IU Health is the largest health system in Indiana with nearly 40,000 team members, 15 hospitals and $8.64 billion in operating revenue. The system's programs in cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedics, pediatrics and transplants have received national recognition for quality patient care. IU Health, in partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine, bring together highly skilled physicians, researchers, and educators into close collaboration to provide world-class care for children and adults and improve the health of patients and communities across Indiana.
Indiana University Health is dedicated to a fair hiring process and is committed to equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all individuals, regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, gender identity, expression, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
About Us
IU Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation's healthiest states.
About the Team
As an employee of Indiana's most comprehensive health system, we are excited to support team members who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. Your personal and professional growth is our top priority.

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