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.
How Much Does a Medical Coder Make an Hour? The average medical coder with no college education averages $22.23 per hour. The average medical coder with a college degree earns $25.16 per hour. However, medical coders who specialize and certify as a Certified Professional Medical Auditor (CPMAÂ®) or Certified Physician Practice Manager (CPPMÂ®) average over $30 an hour.