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.
Medical Coder Salary and Job Expectations. According to the BLS, the median medical billing and coding salary is $32,350 a year and $15.55 per hour. Note that this is a median statistic, meaning it is possible to make more or less than this amount based on your experience, education and certifications.