$2.75 report good for radiology transcription?
Posted By: MT on 2005-10-27
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Wondering if that is a good rate. Thanks.
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Is $1.20 per report plus paid for links good for radiology? nm
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Radiology transcription, what type of reports are considered radiology
I have lot of experience with everything and I would like to know what exactly is considered radiology so I know if I qualify for that type of work? I've had many types that I think qualify for radiology.
Pay per report (radiology)
1. If a radiologist dictates CT abdomen/pelvis and you have to combine the reports, do you get paid for this?
2. If the radiologists read reports from another facility and the transcriptionist has to type them in the system (a different way than the regular reports), do you get paid for these?
3. If you transcribe a report dictated by someone other than the radiologist (i.e., cardiologist), do you get paid for this?
I have found that the discrepancies in my production totals have to do with all three of the above. I don't believe I am being paid for any of them.
These may be good questions to ask when discussing employment. Unfortunately, I didn't think to ask before-hand. I'll repost to let you know when I get the answers from the company.
radiology per report
What is the going rate per report for radiology?
By the report for radiology :) nm
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radiology - pay per report
What is the usual pay per report?
Per report in radiology sm
I have typed radiology for years also. I have been paid by report on one account where no matter if it was 5 lines or 100 lines, same amount. I also had an account that allowed me to upcharge for reports that were lengthy. If you are in a regular hospital setting, you will get tons of normals and rely heavily on "canned" dictation. This is a great bonus. Of course, each account has different guidelines.
Radiology report rate
Before taking a radiology transcription position with a transcription company, I searched the archives to see if I could find an average rate per report for radiology. I found all kinds of rates that are being paid, but I thought that $1.40 per report was probably the average. The rate I accepted was $1.10 per report.
I have 24 years of experience in many different specialties. About half of my experience has been in acute care and the other half in radiology.
So far with this new job I have realized that about half of the dictators are OK while a couple of the ESLs take their voice away from the Dictaphone, especially at the ends of sentences. I spend time listening over and over to get those last two words! I've been wondering if I sold myself short.
I'd love to hear opinions from other MTs regarding radiology rates per report, with experience, yet new to company. I would also be grateful for any advice about the dictators who move away from the recorder (or loudly flip films during their dictation).
TIA
Radiology - per report or by line?
I'm switching from a company that pays radiology reports by the report, not line, to a company that pays radiology report by line, not report. Which is better? I've had so many looooong and foul reports, yet we get the same buck per report no matter how long it is. It would seem as tho getting paid per line is better - any thots?
Consider radiology jobs that pay by report.
You should be able to earn a good living even today with the right account.
Your experience will allow you to type about 140-15 exams a day on average, which a fast seasoned rad MTs can produce, you should be able to earn a good income.
Radiology pay report vs line?
Any opinions on which pays better, 9 Cents a line or $1.10 a report. I have always been paid by the hours, and unsure of which way is better. I am a fairly fast producer. 
how about looking for a company that pays radiology reports by report and not line? nm
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Editing Radiology Reports - Need info RE charging per report (Exam)
I am in the South - any suggestions on going rate for editing Radiology Reports per report (exam)? I have seen charging prices from $1.25 to $2.00. Thank you for any input, it is greatly appreciated.
Radiology transcription
There is an advertisement in my local paper for an inhouse transcriptionist, radiology experience preferred. I have about 6 years experience with family practice, also physical therapy, but very little radiology experience. Is this a difficult speciality to learn? Would I be wasting my time to apply?
Thanks--
Radiology Transcription
It is not a really difficult specialty to learn, but like anything else it does take time and experience to do it well. You probably have a decent background for trying it, but I wouldn't do it unless you are paid by the hour, at least for the first year or two. I have done radiology transcription for 15 years and love it, but another consideration is that it is usually one of the first specialties that is done by voice recognition technology, which limits the number of transcriptionists/editors needed. It looks like in the very near future radiology transcription will be best done by those already quite experienced with it...just a few things to think about. 
radiology transcription
I have been doing radiology transcription for 19 years now and have radiology clients of my own - who do not intend to go with the voice recognition - some facilities do, will and have, but there are many radiologists who REFUSE to use the system.
How does one get into radiology transcription?
I've heard that it pays quite well. Is that true? Is there a crash or online course I can take to learn? Is it terribly difficult to learn? Also, if companies won't hire inexperienced rad MTs, how do you get the experience?
Radiology transcription
I have been an MT for 6 years doing only medical record transcription. I would like some feedback from individuals who currently do radiology transcription. Would it be difficult for me to learn if I've only done acute care? I see that many comment on this board reflect that a lot of people prefer radiology. What is it that you like about it? Is it easier than acute care?
Also, what is a good internet site to get sample reports?
radiology transcription
Hi all - I am new to this board and am a radiology/cardiology Transcriptionist that would like to find a work from home job with benefits. I currently work in a clinic setting, and prior to that worked in an acute care hospital setting. I have been reading the job seekers and company boards and am so confused as to who is a good radiology company to work for and who is not. Can anyone tell me a place that they like to work for? I would love to hear some positive feedback on good companies if anyone is willing to share. You can also email me if you would like. Thank you very much.
RADIOLOGY TRANSCRIPTION
I have been doing radiology for 11 years. In my opinion, radiology is very easy to learn if you remember that they ususually repeat in the impression what they say in the body of the report, so you have a couple of chances to catch something if you are not sure. Radiology is like any modality, might be difficult at first cause the rads have their own lingo, but once you get it, it is very easy. Good luck to you!
radiology transcription?
Does this high income also pertain to radiology?
Radiology transcription??
I don't see any other board to put this on. Hopefully this is the correct board. I have a question for radiology transcriptionists. I began transcription exclusively doing radiology and did it for 3 years, but that was almost 12 years ago. I have been doing acute care since then. My question is this. Has radiology changed much and do you think it would be possible for me to go back to doing radiology? I really enjoyed it a lot and hope the termininology hasn't changed too much in the last few years. Also, from what I am hearing it seems to pay a little better than acute care. Any comments and information will be greatly appreciated!
Radiology transcription
It does not allow as much flexibility as some other specialties - unless it is a huge hospital or group. I find it boring, but that is just me.
Radiology Transcription
If they offer per page, be aware of their font and margins. Ariel 10, 0.5" margins, will not pay you much per page. Tell them you will count your lines in Courier 12, 1" margins regardless of their font/margins. Only fair per page if short chest/extremity x-ray reports where you do not get any line count and make MORE per page, not LESS.
10-12 cpl 65 character line for MRIs, CTs, PETs.
Gross lines = Courier 12 font, 1 " margins. Don't let them quote you gross lines and then give you Arial 10, 0.5" margins. You will loose money.
These are ways you will be cheated by the services.
Radiology Transcription
I currently work for a hospital in NYC area. I have 30 years radiology transcription experience. I have experience in all modalities of radiology and also other areas such as cardiology, nuclear medicine etc. I am currently looking for a part time position at home, and I would be willing to be paid per line. On most occasions, I charge by the page. Please email me if interested. Thanks
radiology transcription
I have an interview tomorrow with a local hospital for a radiology position that is in-house. They outsource all of their other transcription. The job was advertised as per diem. I have about 10 years acute care experience, as well as some clinic work. I have done a bit of cardiology, but not really any radiology. Trying to get an idea if this is an easy transition, what to expect from per diem, any specific good questions to ask? Thank you so much for any input!
radiology transcription
Hi there: I made the transition from Clinic to Radiology and loved it. Have been typing radiology for 8 years now. I wouldn't change it for the world. Good luck.
Radiology transcription
If you don't mind I ask, who did you test for? Where I am currently working, they will be Laying off in approximately 1 month. (going to voice recognition). I am looking for another job in Radiology or Pathology but need benefits.
Radiology transcription for me
I dont know of any other field I could make the amount of money in a year that I make. I have tried acute care and clinic notes and find radiology the easiest. I rarely have to look up words.
I make over $80,000 a year working 6 days a week 10-12 hours a day and I dont think I could do that in any other type of transcription. I have several accounts that vary in pay range. I get .10/line on one account and 1.09/report for a VR account and two different accounts that pay by the report at $1.48 and 1.75 with the majority of the reports being x-rays.
there is a radiology transcription company in NY - but you
have to live in NY or NJ or even into CT or PA to work for them. But it has to be close to NYC.
PeachTree Radiology Transcription
I would like some information regarding Peachtree Transcription Associates that is based in metro Atlanta, Georgia.
Would someone who does radiology transcription be willing to answer--sm
a few questions for me and share some of their favorite web sites for research? Thanks
Sourcerad for radiology transcription
Hi,
Just wondering if anyone out there has used this system for transcribing radiology reports and if you could tell me about it, such as ease of use, likes dislikes, line counts, etc.
Mimi
No more radiology transcription at my hospital
The medical center I worked for did away with radiology transcriptionists a few years back. They came up with "canned" reports and VR and have ZERO radiology transcriptionists. They also cut back on their xray lab/medical record clerks by installing a PAC (sp?) system as well.
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I have done orthopedic transcription for about 4 years now and was wanting to give radiology transcription a try. There is currently a position open at a local hospital for a a radiology transcriptionist. What references do any of you suggest I get to help me. TIA
Radiology Transcription Question
Hi. I've got an interview tomorrow for a radiology transcription position. I've been doing psychiatric, psychology, and some general medicine for the past 7 years. Anyone have any suggestions about what I should ask in the interview and how I can brush up speedily in this field if I'm tested on the spot. Any suggestions, ideas, etc. would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Acute care/radiology transcription
I have asked this question before but have never really gotten a response. On one account (hospital), I type their basic 4 and all their radiology. I get paid the same rate for both. Radiology is about 1/3 or more of the work I do for this hospital. Should I ask for more for radiology? It just seems like from what I read here, if I got paid what some of you are saying you get paid for radiology, I would get paid about three times what I am currently getting for radiology.
Radiology Transcription vs Speech Recognition
I have been doing radiology transcription now for 20 years. They say Radiology is usually the first speciality to go over the speech recognition usually - as it tends to be repetitious with usually a lot of "normals". Even with that said, most companies that do have radiology transcription are paying "by the report" these days, with most of the normals going to an automatic transcription system of some sort and the long reports (MRIs, CTs, Nuclear Medicine, invasive studies, etc.) still going to the transcriptionists. I have heard it said that it "averages out", but I'd be leary about signing up for say 96 cents to 1.35 (that seems to be about the range) to transcribe a report - no matter what the length these days, because it seems like there are no guarantees that the normals and shorter reports will still be going to the Transcriptionist and not to SpeechQ, inhouse, or speech recognition programs. I'd say check it out well before you "jump ship". The grass sometimes just looks greener on the other side. Only my 2 cents... Best of luck - whatever you decide to do.
... Lady
Types of reports in radiology transcription
Can someone tell me the types of reports there are in radiology transcription. I've transcribed for years and have experience transcribing so many things and I think I've got enough experience to transcribe radiology but not positive exactly what comes through to radiology transcriptions as I've always been considered acute care. Just curious about the types that come through to radiology.
Radiology transcription/Dragon Natually Speaking
If there are any radiology transcriptionists out there that are successfully using Dragon Naturally Speaking would you please share which version you are using? Thanks a bunch!
..or when the doc dictates "prior report LOST by XXX Transcription Service...AGAIN." sm
I work for a national MT company, we do hospitals all over the country, I work from home. I have NO control over where the chart goes once I send it in, I'd bet the original chart was never dictated and hence never 'lost' by us....but in the case that it may have been, THEY HAVE THE PHONE NUMBER of the company to call them, they have specific contacts at the company for issues such as this...I CAN'T HELP YOU WITH THIS, especially when all they're doing is bitching at me on a voice file. Funny, it's always the same couple of docs complaining of lost dictations. Curious that it's JUST THEM. ;-)
$1.25 to $2 good for radiology?
I am used to being paid per line and am wondering if $1.25 to $2 per report is good for radiology? This company tells me that the average report is 30 lines so I am guessing it is not just general x-ray reports.
Thanks
Does anyone know of a good company for radiology...
with non-teaching hospitals and decent rates?
Good company for Radiology
WEBMEDX - and they are hiring Radiology MTs right now.
iChart for radiology...good, bad?
Is iChart a productive platform while doing radiology report? Any info appreciated. TIA
What is a good line rate for radiology?
Currently being paid by report, 10 years experience. TIA
BTW, what R some good companies 4 radiology pay-wise? nm
Is Keystrokes a good company for any work type other than radiology? sm
I have seen really good reports on this board (and others) about Keystrokes being the place to be for radiology but have really not seen much discussion regarding other work types. I am primarily interested in op notes as I understand they will only hire if you have spent the last several years in a particular work type and ops are it for me. I wonder about their platform, pay scale, flexibility, whether or not weekend work is required, etc. I have left my email address in case anyone would like to privately email me. I would really appreciate some input. Thank you.
Can you make good money with radiology? I'm thinking of switching
nm
If you are being paid per report for MRI's and CT's, what is a good rate? nm
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14.00/hr for radiology private contractor job/PT, internet based. Good dictation.
When he said we pay by the hour not the line, I was unprepared to give him my fee! I typed for these rads when I worked at the hospital so know them well. About two hours per day of work for their outpatient imaging center (MRIs, CTs, mammograms, ultrasounds).
Thanks!
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