OK, let us assume about 150-200 claims (dates of service) per month. $ volume at about 15K, follow up on unpaid claims, w/ resubmits when necessary. About 10-20 hrs. per week.
As for the $15 per hour, that is fairly cheap. It doesn't really allow for the expenses of running your business. That is just my opinion, not meant to offend kristin. If I went to work in a medical office where they covered overhead (rent, utilities) and provided me with a computer/software, and paid the employer's portion of my taxes, then $15 would be ok, but when you are self employed you must consider other expenses.
No offense taken, Michele! My price is not based on running a business from my home, I think that is the biggest difference. I do lots of remote billing from home, and $15 is the most I charge any doctor, because I have no overhead/expenses. My laptop is paid for already, software is all cloud-based with the providers...heck, I don't even use a printer. Now, if I was running a business, or had expenses, $15 wouldn't cut it, not at all.