Scanner vs verifier

The differences between scanners and verifiers can be seen in a few details. Each job has different responsibilities and duties. While it typically takes 2-4 years to become a scanner, becoming a verifier takes usually requires 1-2 years. Additionally, a verifier has an average salary of $34,721, which is higher than the $29,178 average annual salary of a scanner.

The top three skills for a scanner include RF, computer system and input data. The most important skills for a verifier are pallet jack, computer system, and customer service.

Scanner vs verifier overview

	Scanner	Verifier
Yearly salary	$29,178	$34,721
Hourly rate	$14.03	$16.69
Growth rate	-	-
Number of jobs	12,763	650
Job satisfaction	-	-
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 35%
Average age	48	43
Years of experience	4	2

Scanner vs verifier salary

Scanners and verifiers have different pay scales, as shown below.

	Scanner	Verifier
Average salary	$29,178	$34,721
Salary range	Between $23,000 And $36,000	Between $26,000 And $46,000
Highest paying City	Union City, CA	Cranston, RI
Highest paying state	North Dakota	Rhode Island
Best paying company	American Woodmark	MSC Industrial Direct Co
Best paying industry	Technology	Transportation

Differences between scanner and verifier education

There are a few differences between a scanner and a verifier in terms of educational background:

	Scanner	Verifier
Most common degree	High School Diploma, 43%	High School Diploma, 35%
Most common major	Business	Business
Most common college	University of Pennsylvania	-

Scanner vs verifier demographics

Here are the differences between scanners' and verifiers' demographics:

	Scanner	Verifier
Average age	48	43
Gender ratio	Male, 35.2% Female, 64.8%	Male, 29.3% Female, 70.7%
Race ratio	Black or African American, 10.0% Unknown, 3.3% Hispanic or Latino, 21.1% Asian, 7.7% White, 57.1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.7%	Black or African American, 9.5% Unknown, 4.3% Hispanic or Latino, 15.5% Asian, 5.9% White, 63.9% American Indian and Alaska Native, 0.9%
LGBT Percentage	13%	6%

Differences between scanner and verifier duties and responsibilities

Scanner example responsibilities.

Maintain and manage database with clinical details and digital radiology imaging.
Scan all documents receive from prepping department according to client specifications using IBML and/ Kodak i600 series scanner.
Scan EHR and paper offices.
Maintain (HIPPA) privacy and security rules.
Scan groceries at a fast pace and safely manner.
Scan and load packages on and off FedEx trucks.

Verifier example responsibilities.

Obtain authorizations for specialty tests and surgerys all on EMR.
Batch claims to be place into the OCR system in specific categories.
Assist in CHDP billing, collect co-payments and balance out patients accounts.
Used the AnyDoc OCR software, where priority are given to detail and accuracy.
Verify insurance benefits for future procedures, create accounts and calculate estimates per CPT code/ allowable.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of HIPAA regulations as well as worker s compensation and state auto insurance requirements.

Scanner vs verifier skills

Common scanner skills

RF, 28%
Computer System, 12%
Input Data, 9%
Pallet Jack, 7%
Scan Product, 6%
Patient Charts, 5%

Common verifier skills

Pallet Jack, 23%
Computer System, 22%
Customer Service, 9%
Medicaid, 8%
Inbound Calls, 8%
Outbound Calls, 7%