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.
Certified Medical Billing/Coding Specialist Salary. The average wage for a Certified Medical Billing/Coding Specialist is $14.72 per hour. Most people move on to other jobs if they have more than 20 years' experience in this field.