Hire dedicated, trained billing support on a fixed monthly basis. One specialist or a full team — flexible, predictable, and fully managed.
Pick the model that fits your practice. All plans include your dedicated certified team, HIPAA compliance, and free onboarding.
You only pay when we collect. No collections = no fee. Free practice analysis before you commit.
Hire dedicated billing support on a fixed monthly basis. Whether you need one specialist for eligibility and scheduling, or a senior biller for AR and denials — our per-seat model gives you flexible, predictable support without the overhead of hiring in-house.
All seats include HIPAA-compliant workflows, supervised performance, daily reporting, and direct communication. Cancel anytime.
| Role | ERG Rate | Freelancer Platforms | You Save | Use Case |
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Billing Assistant
Entry Level
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$3–5 per hour |
$4–6/hr + platform service fees |
~15% less + no platform fees | Data entry, payment posting, eligibility checks, patient communication |
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Virtual Medical Assistant
Entry Level
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$4–6 per hour |
$5–7/hr + platform service fees |
~15% less + no platform fees | Admin tasks, scheduling, prior auth, EHR data entry, patient calls |
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AR Specialist
Mid Level
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$7–9 per hour |
$8–11/hr + platform service fees |
~15% less + no platform fees | Denial follow-up, appeals, aging A/R, payer correspondence |
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Senior RCM Specialist
Senior
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$10–12 per hour |
$12–14/hr + platform service fees |
~15% less + no platform fees | Full RCM oversight, payer negotiations, credentialing, complex denials |
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Medical Coder
Mid Level
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$12–15 per hour |
$14–18/hr + platform service fees |
~15% less + no platform fees | ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding, chart review, modifier application |
Need a one-time A/R cleanup, credentialing project, or coding audit? Ask about our fixed-rate project pricing — get a quote in 24 hours.
Get a project quoteHire 2–5 dedicated billing staff on a monthly retainer. Full oversight, daily reporting, and direct Slack/email access. Starting at $1,200/mo.
Hire a teamAll ERG billing staff are HIPAA-trained, supervised by certified RCM leaders, and performance-managed. With freelancer platforms you pay their hourly rate plus service fees on top — with ERG there are no platform markups, no middlemen, and no inconsistency.
See how ERG compares to freelance hiring platforms and in-house billing staff.
| Freelancer Platforms | In-House Biller | Elevate Revenue Group | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Certification (AAPC / AHIMA) | Varies | Sometimes | Certified + trained team (role-based) |
| HIPAA Compliance | Not guaranteed | Yes + BAA | |
| Background Checked | Varies | All staff | |
| Typical Cost | $5–35/hr + platform fees | $55–75K/year + overhead | $3–22/hr or fixed monthly |
| Time to Start | Days–weeks to vet | 4–8 weeks to hire | 24–72 hours |
| Denial Management | Varies | Depends on team | Structured, KPI-driven system |
| Credentialing Support | Limited / extra cost | Sometimes | Full lifecycle |
| Platform / Overhead Fees | Platform fees | Salary + benefits + office | None |
| Performance Reporting | Limited | Basic | Weekly + monthly |
| Contract Flexibility | Project-based | Employment contract | Month-to-month |
| A/R Performance | Unpredictable | 70–82% avg. | High-performance, benchmark-driven |
Adjust your practice details and watch the numbers update in real time.
These are conservative estimates. Get a free personalized analysis from our team based on your actual billing data.
Get My Free AnalysisNo. Onboarding, EHR integration setup, and team assignment are all included at no extra cost. You only start paying once we begin collecting.
Yes. If your practice grows from a flat seat plan to a percentage model making more sense, we'll transition you with zero penalties. We work with what's best for your practice.
Freelance billing platforms connect you with independent contractors who are unverified, have no guaranteed HIPAA accountability, and often lack formal certifications. ERG provides a supervised, HIPAA-compliant, credentialed team with full accountability, managed performance, and transparent pricing.
No long-term contracts. All plans are month-to-month. We earn your business every month by delivering results.
We sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA) with every client, maintain encrypted workflows, conduct regular HIPAA training, and operate under strict data security protocols. Compliance is non-negotiable for us.
Yes. Our billing staff can be granted access to your EHR/PMS system and work directly in your environment — just like an in-house employee, but without the overhead.