Previous studies have shown rads can spend upward of 60% of workhours on such duties, including curbside consults and multidisciplinary meetings. 

UPDATED: Full-time U.S. radiologists take home about $526,000, a figure that includes base salary, incentive bonuses and other income such as profit-sharing contributions. 

Radiology experts are warning that reimbursements for certain imaging services are not enough to cover expenses, putting specialists in a precarious position. 

The American Association of Physicists in Medicine recently convened a panel of industry experts, devising a list of issues with the new quality metric. 

MedPAC members have highlighted the need to link physician pay increases with the Medicare Economic Index, a measure of practice cost inflation. 

Job-industry researchers created the list based on factors such as autonomy, social interaction, growth potential, and wages. 

The profession led the way with average hourly pay of about $281.27, based on answers from 2,653 rads across 78 departments. 

Docs in private practice earn median total compensation about 27% higher than academics in DR and 32% for IRs.