Yes, you should charge for all lines.

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  • Yes you charge for them, you are typing - them just like the body. (NM)
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a day when I switched from clinic (through an MTSO)  to hospital work. Not only was the clinic work easier with more macros (and less providers to learn, 12 vs 300+), but I was typing in straight Word (as opposed to Softmed/Chart Script).  So you see, it really varies depending upon the type of work as well as the platform used. That said, I am so much happier typing the 1800 lines per day (I make over $15 per hour plus an incentive for any lines in excess of 1200 per day) plus a great health package/benefits, AND approximately 5 weeks of paid time off per year.  In my opinion, hospitals really are the best employers WHEN they appreciate the work we do.

My advice for you is not to judge a job by any one criterion but rather the entire picture. The 'extra's can really add up.

Good luck in your job!

I have always charged or been paid by 65 or 60 character lines or per letter or space typed, but have never been paid or charged per gross line.

What is the advantage of this?  If I were to charge 11 cents per 65-character line including spaces, what does this figure out to for an average line rate and how do you do this calculation? 

I'm wondering if it is financially beneficial for me to bill by gross line or to keep it the way I have it.  I do know some accounts will only pay per 65-character line, as this was the deal my first own account I recently acquired.  They were adamant on a 65-character line, but didn't specify with or without spaces and I personally would never not charge for spaces.

Thanks for explaining this.  I appreciate it and hope everyone has a speedy day.

I work at a mental health clinic as a transcriptionist/records person.  A coworker asked if I would be interested in making some extra cash by typing some documents for him and his buddies that are in college.  I am interested but have no idea WHAT TO CHARGE? 1 cent per word?  i have no idea please help.

-Gina

I was approached by a family doctor to do some typing for his very small company. He indicated that there are 2 other doctors in his office. I am thinking about taking the offer, but I'm just not sure how much to charge them. I noticed on the job boards that MTs are now being paid on an average of 0.07 cpl. How much more of this would I need to charge in order to actually profit from doing this? I currently get paid 0.12 cpl at a company I am working for, so what would be appropriate for me to charge these doctors then? I'm so confused.

I've been contacted about "putting together a training
outline, tips and tricks and materials for MTs moving into the Editor role."

I'd charge at least what I would lose in production spending time on this, but any idea of an hourly rate?  The company is moving into a VR platform.

I provide 48-hour turnaround.  Instead of raising your rate, why not ask if you can pick-up every two days?  I believe that some charge up to 14 cpl.  It all depends on the practice. 

Hi!

I don't mind -- I just answered it when another MT was asking if $50 per audio hour was too low and I said yes, it was too low.

You generally charge per audio hour. I don't know what it takes other people, but I work on a 3:1 ratio, meaning 1 hour of audio takes me 3 hours to do. So I charge $75 an audio hour if it's not terribly complicated. Like I said in the other post, others charge $95 and I have even heard $115. I'm happy with it working out to $25 an hour, but I do spend additional time proofing it afterwards.

I like general because people don't seem to be as "stat" about things as in MT :) Sometimes the speaking is even nice and slow, like they are reading from a presentation so you just keep right up with it.

Diane

I have been approached by a doc who wants me to take over doing his transcription.  He is a face/eye plastic surgeon.  Most of his stuff is all templates.  The only thing I will actually have to type would be the DX and procedure and then insert the appropriate template.  (He does have over 98 templates)

He wants me to give him a quote but I have no clue where to start.  I normally charge by the line but this would not be fair since I am just inserting templates. 

Should I charge by the page, # of reports, hourly, or what.  He does about 15 cases per week and the reports average 3-5 pages (again much of it templates).

Does anyone have any experience with this.  I want to give him an answer today. 

Thanks!

-Ang.

Hello to all,

I need any and all info in regards to contracting.  I have always been a subcontractor but have now been approached at working directly with 2 of my doctors.  What should I charge? 

Thanks in advance!

It sounds, unfortunately, like you are allowing your fears of rejection or whatever to cause you to allow them to disrespect you.

Hopefully, there is room for adding a codicil to your contract.  Even if not, In a calm and professional manner, in writing, inform them that you need to start charging for the pickup. 

For example:  My personal favorite is 50 cents a mile, plus a minimum of $10 per hour for the pickup.  If it's 14 miles each way, it probably takes at least an hour, including time spent in the office, going back and forth from the parking lot, etc.  So, the entire trip will cost them roughly $24. 

Offer them the option of digital delivery or providing their own pick up and delivery, shipping of tapes, or whatever option they decide that is mutually agreeable. 

Also, indicate that they need to inform you when there will be no tapes.  It is not your job to call them and ask, but their job to inform you when there will be nothing to pick up on the days that you have mutually agreed will be pick up days.  In the case of when you go there and find no tapes, when they did not inform you of the lack of tapes for that day, a $25 fee will still apply.  If you make an appointment with a doc and do not call or show up, what happens?  Most of them charge a "no show" fee.  Turnabout is fair play.

It is amazing how organized the office will become once you set limits and impose charges.  They might even just ship you tapes once or twice a week and extend their TAT time in the process.  Or, maybe they will quickly LEARN how to accomplish digital tape delivery.

They should have told her that up front.

I wouldn't be surprised if this office is a mess and that's why the MT up and quit.  She'll find out that not all accounts are sweet.  It goes both ways.

I would charge them; that's not fair and I wouldn't work for free or they'll expect it all of the time.

This may be an account that someone dumped for nonpayment.  Have to be careful. 

Charge, charge, charge; they can afford it!

After reading all these remarks and messages, I need to ask some of you who are so upset with your companies what percentage do you think the company should get and what should the transcriptionist get?   What would be fair to you?  No I am not management, just a small MTSO and would like your input as to what you think is fair