Medical Transcription Rates and Pricing Methodology
Line Count Definition
Line counting in MxTranscribe is calculated by converting the document to plain text then dividing the number of characters by 65.
What is a character?
It is any typed letter, number, space, punctuation mark, apostrophe, quote, etc. Characters that you cannot really see (like spaces or carriage returns) are represented internally in the text document and are counted.
Carriage Returns
In a document there are soft returns and hard returns. A soft return is a new line that exists as the result of word-wrapping. These are "virtual" and only appear as a function of the word processor (they do not really exist) and thus they do not affect line count.
Hard returns are the result of the user pressing the enter key. Typically, the only hard returns are found between paragraphs and usually at that point there are two consecutive hard returns.
Hard returns count as two characters (text documents on PC's use two separate codes together to represent the hard return internally). So basically the space between two paragraphs in a given document will count as four characters.
Graphics, header and footer
When the document is converted to plain text, all graphics are removed so they do not affect the line count. Also, the header and footer are removed so text in the header or footer is not counted.
Billing Methods & Principles
MxSecure adheres to the Medical Transcription Industry Association (MTIA) Billing Method Principles as defined below:
Billing Method Principles:
Verifiability: A medical transcription billing method should be subject to verification, with such verification being available to parties to the transaction.
Definability: A medical transcription billing method should accurately define all measurements and be free from definitional ambiguity.
Measurability: A medical transcription billing method should allow for complete understanding of the formulas used in its calculation and result in a clear and concise invoice.
Consistency: A medical transcription billing method should be generally reliable and consistent in its application.
Integrity: A medical transcription billing method should be fair and honest, resulting in invoices that accurately reflect and charge for service rendered.