decisionhealth Newsletters, Coder Pink Sheets - 2015 Issue 6 (June)
2015 Coder’s salary survey: Two-thirds of ortho coders got a raise; average increase is 10%
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Article Overview
This article summarizes findings from a nationwide salary survey of orthopedic coders, billers, and managers. It covers pay trends, raises, evaluation criteria, education and certification differences, and the expanding responsibilities of orthopedic administrative staff. The piece is most relevant to orthopedic coding professionals, practice managers, and others comparing compensation and role expectations in medical billing and coding.
Why This Topic Matters
It provides a snapshot of compensation and workload trends in orthopedic coding and billing, helping readers understand how salary, education, certification, and performance factors are being discussed in the field.
Article Sections
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Survey results and salary trends
Introduces the nationwide survey and summarizes overall compensation patterns among orthopedic administrative staff, including regional variation and reported raises.
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Coding accuracy, speed pay off for some
Discusses how respondents described performance review criteria and the kinds of workplace factors they associated with salary increases or other outcomes.
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If all else fails, go back to school
Covers differences in pay by education level and certification status, along with survey observations about credentials and compensation.
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Life is moving fast for the average coder
Describes the evolving responsibilities, workflow demands, and general job environment reported by orthopedic coding staff.
What You Will Learn
- How a national survey described compensation trends for orthopedic coding staff
- What broad workplace factors respondents associated with pay increases
- How education and certification were discussed in relation to salary
- What kinds of responsibilities orthopedic coders reported in their day-to-day work
Who Should Read This
- Orthopedic coders
- Medical billers
- Practice administrators
- Coding managers
- Healthcare revenue cycle professionals
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