Species of Alstroemeria from Chile are winter-growing plants while those of Brazil are summer-growing. All are long-lived perennials except A. graminea, a diminutive annual from the Atacama Desert of Chile.
Certified medical coders earned average annual incomes of $25,920, according to the BLS. The lowest 10 percent made less than $21,680 per year. Eighty-five percent of these workers are employed full time, according to the BLS.
Salary Expectations for Medical Coders. A medical coder can expect to earn a salary ranging from $25,000 to over $60,000 per year. The average salary per year is around $34,000 per year. The salary is contingent upon variables such as location, size of the facility, hours, incentives, education, experience, and other factors.