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So we have a couple current threads discussing what one's time is worth as a BC anesthesiologist, and current residents asking what constitutes a decent job offer. Here's an exercise for you current residents to help you better understand and have a point of reference as you start to look for jobs:
1) Do some homework and try to find out what the typical blended unit value is in your area, or the area in which you hope to practice. Ask attendings, friends, etc. Generally it'll fall somewhere in the $30-50 range, but not always.
2) Download one of the free billing apps like Abeocoder
3) Keep a notebook and figure out the billable units for every case you do for the next 6 or so months (takes literally 5-10 minutes/case)
Now you know just how much $ your work is generating, and it'll give you and idea of what you're worth. It'll give you something to reference when you field job offers that talk about $/hrs, etc. You can gather an idea of just how much money an AMC is skimming off the top. Keep in mind for an ACT practice you'll have to account for CRNA wages, etc. but for an MD only practice it's real easy to get a pretty good idea.
1) Do some homework and try to find out what the typical blended unit value is in your area, or the area in which you hope to practice. Ask attendings, friends, etc. Generally it'll fall somewhere in the $30-50 range, but not always.
2) Download one of the free billing apps like Abeocoder
3) Keep a notebook and figure out the billable units for every case you do for the next 6 or so months (takes literally 5-10 minutes/case)
Now you know just how much $ your work is generating, and it'll give you and idea of what you're worth. It'll give you something to reference when you field job offers that talk about $/hrs, etc. You can gather an idea of just how much money an AMC is skimming off the top. Keep in mind for an ACT practice you'll have to account for CRNA wages, etc. but for an MD only practice it's real easy to get a pretty good idea.