Rapid eye movement sleep. EEG of a mouse. Rapid eye movement sleep (REM sleep, REMS) is a unique phase of mammalian sleep characterized by random movement of the eyes, low muscle tone throughout the body, and the propensity of the sleeper to dream vividly.
You can become a medical coder through different avenues. Certificate programs are offered at technical colleges and medical trade schools, and generally take anywhere from one to two years to complete. Associate degree programs are offered at community colleges and typically take about two years to complete.
The average salary of a certified medical coder in the US is $43,000 per year, or almost $23 an hour. The keywords here are certification, experience and location because these are the three main factors that determine how much you earn as a medical coder.nce you gain at least 5-7 years experience as a physician coder or hospital coder, the pay rates go up to $19-29 per hour. The highest per-hour pay ($30+ per hour) is usually reserved for specialist medical coders like those in Rheumatology or Neuropsychiatry.