12 statistics on time orthopedic surgeons spend on administrative and paper work

The Medcsape Orthopedist Compensation Report 2016 outlined the hours per week orthopedists spend on paperwork and administration, categorized by employed and self-employed status.

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Employed surgeons

1. One to four hours: 11 percent
2. Five to nine hours: 22 percent
3. 10 to 13 hours: 36 percent
4. 15 to 19 hours: 13 percent
5. 20 to 24 hours: 11 percent
6. 24 or more hours: 7 percent

Self-employed surgeons

1. One to four hours: 14 percent
2. Five to nine hours: 30 percent
3. 10 to 13 hours: 31 percent
4. 15 to 19 hours: 11 percent
5. 20 to 24 hours: 4 percent
6. 24 or more hours: 9 percent

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