If you are being paid per report for MRI's and CT's, what is a good rate? nm
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Is $1.20 per report plus paid for links good for radiology? nm
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You don't get paid an hourly rate you get paid by line - sm
so because of how you are paid (not an hourly rate) you don't get OT, especially if you are an IC.
Going rate for rad per report? TIA NM
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What's the going rate per report for RAD? SM
I'm picking up a rad account. I'll be typing directly into the hospital's system and won't be able to count my lines, so I'm thinking per report is the way to go. I'm in the midwest and I was thinking $1.50 per report? Is that fair for both me and the hospital?
rad report rate
currently getting 1.35 - hopefully will be raised to 1.50 soon; another smaller acct 2.00 and 3.00 for a STAT.
going rate for rad report
I WOULD GO A LITTLE HIGHER THAN A $1.50. SOME RADIOLOGIST CAN BE QUITE LENGTHY IN THEIR DICTATION. I DO RADIOLOGY ONLY AND CHARGE $3.00 FOR AN MRI, CT, AND ULTRASOUND. I CHARGE $2.00 PER X-RAY. I AM IN METRO NY AREA SO THE RATES CAN BE DIFFERENT WHERE YOU ARE.
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
What is rate to charge per report not as MT...sm
I really need to know what going rate is...Illinois too...for charging by the report for radiology. I know that some MTs are paid 1.20 per regular and 1.50 for specials, but what is the client charged? An account wants to be charged per report not by the line and I have only charged per line for 10+ years and have no clue what the rates are for this.
In checking with the only person I know getting paid this way for radiology reports, she is paid the above rate, but have not seen any discussion for the charge to the client and don't want to be underbidding....hard enough getting good wages without underbidding for services.
Any help will be really appreciated.
Confused DCmt
What is the current pay rate per report for Rad?
I checked archeives, and in 2006 an average rate was $1.10....is this still the case? That seems low. What if the client does MRI, CT, PET, USD and Xrays. Need help! Thanks!!
I get paid by the report and would only
consider by line if all I did were MRIs, CTs, etc.
paid per report
I need some advice. I have been with my company for two years and was hired at .10 cpl. I have recently been assigned to another account (radiology) which pays per report (1.15). The dictators are horrible and the reports are long. I am making way less on this account than I did on my previous account which my company no longer even has. Any advice on what I should do or any advice at all would be helpful. Thanks.
paid by report (help)
I am now getting paid by the report (radiology) and I was wondering if anyone knew what this consists of. What I mean is a two page report count as one report or what. I guess I am confused and need to know if this is a good thing or bad. I have also been paid by the line. So I am new to this.
Paid Per Report
Has anyone here ever heard of being paid a different amount depending on the "type" of report? A different amount for x-rays, different amount for mammos, different amount for ultraounds, and a different amount for CT's and MRI's.
PAID PER REPORT
I'm paid per report based on what type of report it is (XR/CT/MRI, etc) BUT if the report is abnormally long then we can charge double for that report. Most of my reports are about 1 page or less (mostly less) but if they go to 2 or more pages, I charge double for that one.
I have a feeling this is the norm for radiology. Anyone correct me if I'm wrong.
Paid by report or cpl - Which is better in general? nm
nm
Being paid per report for editing.
Do you guys think $1.38 per report is fair for doing QA in escription/and emailing feedback?
I would much rather do ME, (that is, if it paid the same line rate) sm
Which it does not, so I guess I will be sticking with MT, at least until I don't have a choice.
Thanks, Mardi. My base rate is .085, so the most I am paid . . .
is .095 a line, whether it be 16,000 or 20,000 lines per pay period. I try to get 1800-2000 lines a day, or 9000-10,000 lines a week. This is for employee status, 1st shift, acute care, with 15+ years' experience.
I have seen so many job listings only requiring 5000-6000 lines a week and a line rate of .07-.09, and figured my .095/line was about average. If I can do better than this, please let me know!!!
I just assumed the low line requirements were due to the fact that anything more than that was impossible, whether it be due to ESL dictators, complicated platform, or just the lack of work. I would love to know of any MTSOs that can provide enough work for my production level with a better line rate. Thanks again!!
Great platform, but curious about being paid by line vs. report as well, which is best?
VR reports get paid VR rate whether I straight type or not.
I have just gotten to the point where on certain docs I know their VR sucks, so I straight type because it ends up being faster. It sucks, but that is the way the business is now a days, so I don't have much of a choice. I need a job, and I like where I am at, so don't like to speak up too much because the are really pushing the VR.
Check your records and report what she has paid you, you do not have to send in a copy a 1099 - nm
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2 hr 30 min stat psych eval -- MD paid double rate :) NM
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$2.75 report good for radiology transcription?
Wondering if that is a good rate. Thanks.
a good rate, - sm
100 gross lines (at 77 cpl) = $9.00, but the same using the 65/cpl formula, it would be 7700 characters/65 = 118 lines x .09 = 10.66. So you make more by regular line if you have full reports usually....but as I said if the gross lines are generally short or not the whole page width then it is good, do you get blank lines too?
I think 9.5 CPL is a good rate anywhere...nm
Good cpl rate?
Would you guys be willing to compare line rates. I know there's a difference for experience, etc. I've been MT'ing for 8-1/2 years now. Been with the same company for the past 4 years. Thinking about changing, but want to make sure I'm getting the best line rate I can. I've only had two increases in my line rate since being with this company. Thanks!!
Good cpl rate?
Yeah, I agree with you. I was very, very surprised when I did get a raise, but I think it was mostly because I was looking to leave them. I make a lot less yearly than when I originally started also, but this is mostly because I just can't sit here all day and not sleep like I used to.
Thanks for your response!
Good cpl rate?
I currently make 9.5 cpl doing hospital and clinic work for a company. I guess I'm trying to figure out if about 10 cpl is the going rate? Don't want to cut myself short! So, do you actually tell someone that if you do ESLs you will only do it for more? How much more? Would they then want you to do only ESLs?
I've always been IC until the past 6 months when I took employee status - no benefit other than them taking out the taxes. I had never taken it before because everyone wants you to take a lower line rate, but this time they didn't push the issue.
Thanks for the info!!
Is 13 CPL a good rate for
nm
Everyone that have good lph rate do not cherrypick. You are nm
just mad because you can't do it. I don't not do in excess of 150 but I know it can be done and I would not dare say a person cherrypicks if they have a good line rate. You are sad.
What is a good per line rate?
Have not worked in a while. Interview today in an hour.
what is a good line pay rate
I just got hired on for .0975 cpl which is pretty good I think in today's market. I also get paid for spaces, headers and footers but the characters per line is 74. All in all, I thought this was pretty good but I do have 15 years experience. Also, there is incentive pay as well as bonuses for typing 1000 lines per day. I think I have done pretty well but will have to get started to see first.
OK, so what IS a good line rate
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The average is now $1.00-$1.25, so that is a good rate. sm
If it includes mammos and/or plain films, it will balance out the MRIs and CTs. Just make sure that they do not include IR reports in there at that rate. There are probably only 3 decent radiology transcription companies out there, so do you homework and not just the nay-sayers or cheerleaders. Look for the longer answers with details, not the "go for it" or "stay away" kind. I have found that those are either angry ex-employees of a company or new hires that are still in the honeymoon phase. Look for advice from those that have been at a company over a year; that is a good length of time for an impression to be accurate.
What company/companies are you looking at for that rate?
Are you getting a good editing rate?
I have to ask because your post demonstrates something about this industry that really irks me.
Most companies are charging 1-2 cpl for editing. At 400 lph, that is $8/hour max. Meanwhile, even if you were making a bottom of the barrel transcription rate, 6 cpl, you would still be making $12/hour for 200 lines.
The rates these companies are paying for editing just doesn't add up.
yes, I get a good editing rate....nm
I do believe that is a good rate with benefits
and I probably would take it myself. I agree with 'my thoughts', that no one can tell you what you'd make with any real accuracy. It depends on outside intrusions, job specifics, your focus/dedication, etc. I type around 250-275 lines an hour if things are running relatively smooth. The best you can do is 'guesstimate' what one would make. Give yourself some room there, and multiply 0.08 x 225 or so for a realistic estimate....about $18.00 an hour/$720 a week.
Cost of insurance..is this a good rate?
I have just been oferred a job with a company that offers insurnace at $385 a month to cover me and my husband. But, we would have a $2000 deductible and after that is met then a $20 co-pay. Since I have been an IC my entire MT life, I'm not sure if this is good insurance or not? Is this the norm for MT companies?
What is a good line rate for radiology?
Currently being paid by report, 10 years experience. TIA
Is 9cpl a good line rate
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I think it is a good rate as long as they offer
health benefits. Sometimes it is best to leave work at work, then you find you have a homelife unless of course you do extra from home. Good luck to you! $15.00 is mid in my area with the average being between 13-17 dollars per hour. 
If you haven't done MT in many years, that is a very good rate...sm
Many things have changed and companies usually require more recent experience. I say go for it!
have you had a pretty good success rate doing this?
how is the wait time? TIA
What is considered a good line rate...sm
for working 3rd shift (graveyard). If you work nights, could you let me know what your line rate is? TIA
Is 13 cpl a good rate for clinic account?...nm
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For QA consulting I'm paid per hour; QA instructing (college) paid salary, QA editing paid per li
I am an IC and work for two different MTSOs as well as instruct at a business college.
Doesn't matter 1 iota if it is a medical report.She probably wouldn't know a good MT if 1 bit
the butt - that was my point.
WHAT IS A GOOD LINE RATE FOR EDITING POSITION?nm
nm
Is 9.5 cents per line a good rate using Meditech?
This is for a radiology account. TIA
That still is not a paid line rate. If your base is $0.10 per line, it will be $0.08 cpl.
Considering other companies pay 4 or 5 cents per line for VR - you are still making out.
An excellent platform and a good line rate with plenty of work -
Then leave me alone and let me do my thing! :-)
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