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Radiology Billing Services in Wisconsin

Built for NGS’s three-state Jurisdiction 6 rules and BadgerCare Plus’s 13-HMO Medicaid market, we keep Wisconsin radiology groups paid accurately and on time.

Radiology Billing Built For Wisconsin's Realities

From Milwaukee to Madison, Wisconsin radiology groups bill against a three-state Medicare jurisdiction, one of the most fragmented Medicaid HMO markets in the country, and a commercial payer mix that shifts by region.

Jurisdiction 6 Medicare rules shared with two other states

BadgerCare Plus Medicaid split across 13 competing HMOs

Compact-based licensure for out-of-state physicians

30 days to pay a clean claim

Processed Claim Value
$ M+
Avg. A/R Collection Time
0 Days
Turn Around Time (TAT)
0 Hours
Client Retention Rate
0 %
Annual Claims
0 M+
First-Pass Claim Rate
0 %
Avg. Revenue Growth
8- 8 %
Avg. Denial Reduction
0 %

What Makes Wisconsin Radiology Billing Different

Four regulatory layers shape every claim we file for Wisconsin radiology practices.

Jurisdiction 6 Medicare Rules

National Government Services processes Medicare Part A and B claims for Jurisdiction 6, covering Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. A coverage update out of either of those two other states applies just as directly to a radiology group in Green Bay. We track NGS’s specific bulletins so Wisconsin claims match the standard actually enforced across all three states.

A 13-HMO Medicaid Market

Wisconsin’s BadgerCare Plus Medicaid program runs through 13 separate HMOs, from statewide carriers like Anthem and UnitedHealthcare to regional plans like Group Health Cooperative of Eau Claire and MercyCare. Each sets its own prior authorization rules, and which plans even serve a given county varies. A billing team working from one HMO’s playbook is unprepared for the other twelve.

Compact-Based Licensure

Wisconsin became the 12th state to enact the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in December 2015, giving physicians licensed in other member states an expedited path to a Wisconsin license. That shortens the runway for a radiology group bringing in out-of-state coverage, but only if credentialing and payer enrollment are built around the compact timeline rather than the standard one.

30-Day Prompt Pay Standard

Under Wisconsin Statute 628.46, a claim is overdue if not paid within 30 days after the insurer receives written notice of the loss and its amount. Overdue payments draw simple interest at 7.5 percent annually. We build Wisconsin claims clean on the first pass so they clear inside that window.

Complete Radiology Revenue Cycle Management

Certified CIRCC and CPC coders handle every CPT code, modifier, and global billing rule specific to diagnostic and interventional radiology — maximizing reimbursement on every encounter across all modalities and payer types.

Where Wisconsin Radiology Billing Breaks Down

A three-state Medicare jurisdiction, a 13-HMO Medicaid market, and a 30-day prompt pay clock all add friction most billing teams aren’t built to absorb.

Before RBS

BadgerCare claims filed the same way across 13 different HMOs

Jurisdiction 6 denials reworked from scratch every time

Compact licensure timelines left unplanned and unused

Clean claims slipping past the 30-day clock

Annual interest penalties absorbed instead of collected

After RBS

BadgerCare claims matched to each HMO's specific rules

Jurisdiction 6 appeals built on tracked NGS bulletins

Compact licensure timelines planned into every new hire

Every clean claim timestamped against the 30-day clock

Annual interest tracked and collected, not written off

Precision RCM & Coding Built for Radiology

Generic billing is the fastest way to a denied radiology claim. RBS delivers specialty-specific revenue integrity built for imaging’s TC/PC splits and modifier rules, so you capture every dollar you’re owed.

Diagnostic Radiology

CT Scan

MRI & MRA

Nuclear Medicine

PET / PET-CT

Ultrasound

Interventional Radiology

Teleradiology

Mammography

DEXA / Bone Density

Hospital Radiology

Radiation Oncology

Coverage Confirmed for Every Payer You Work With

From national carriers to regional Medicaid plans, coverage is checked against the exact payer, plan, and product type on file — never a generic match. Every result reflects current payer policy, not outdated data from months ago.
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Molina health
Ambetter health
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Elevance Health (Anthem)
United healthcare
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Blue cross Blue shield
OSCAR health
Health Net
Kaiser Permanente
tricare
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Humana
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Medicaid
Molina health
Ambetter health
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Elevance Health (Anthem)
United healthcare
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Blue cross Blue shield
OSCAR health
Health Net
Kaiser Permanente
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Humana
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Medicaid
Molina health
Ambetter health
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Elevance Health (Anthem)
United healthcare
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Blue cross Blue shield
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Serving Radiology Practices Across Wisconsin

From Milwaukee and Madison to Green Bay, Appleton, and Eau Claire, we bill for radiology groups and their hospital partners across the state.

Milwaukee & the Lakeshore

Cities
  • Milwaukee
  • Wauwatosa
  • West Allis
Counties
  • Milwaukee County

Madison & Dane County

Cities
  • Madison
  • Fitchburg
  • Sun Prairie
Counties
  • Dane County

Green Bay & the Fox Valley

Cities
  • Green Bay
  • Appleton
  • Oshkosh
Counties
  • Brown County
  • Outagamie County

Eau Claire & Western Wisconsin

Cities
  • Eau Claire
  • Chippewa Falls
  • Menomonie
Counties
  • Eau Claire County

La Crosse & the Coulee Region

Cities
  • La Crosse
  • Onalaska
  • Holmen
Counties
  • La Crosse County

Wausau & North Central Wisconsin

Cities
  • Wausau
  • Stevens Point
  • Marshfield
Counties
  • Marathon County
  • Wood County

Wired Into Every System You Already Run

Your EHR, RIS, and PACS stay exactly as they are. We plug our coding workflow directly into what you already use — no migration, no new login for your radiologists, no disruption to how your team already works.

Built for Wisconsin's Shifting Payer Map

UnitedHealthcare and Anthem together hold nearly 43 percent of Wisconsin’s commercial insurance market, concentrated around Milwaukee, while regional carriers like Medica lead in Dane County instead. In October 2025, a two-week lapse between Ascension Wisconsin and UnitedHealthcare left thousands of patients out of network before a new deal restored coverage. A practice billing across regions needs a different payer playbook for each one.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Medicare Administrative Contractor handles Wisconsin radiology claims?

National Government Services processes Medicare Part A and B claims for Jurisdiction 6, which also covers Illinois and Minnesota. We track NGS’s specific billing bulletins rather than generic national Medicare guidance.
Wisconsin’s BadgerCare Plus Medicaid program is administered through 13 separate HMOs, each with its own prior authorization rules, and plan availability varies by county. We track each HMO’s current rules rather than treating BadgerCare Plus as one uniform payer.
Yes. Wisconsin enacted the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact in December 2015, giving physicians licensed in other member states an expedited path to practice in Wisconsin. We plan credentialing and payer enrollment around that faster compact timeline rather than the standard licensure process.
Under Wisconsin Statute 628.46, a claim is overdue if not paid within 30 days of the insurer receiving written notice of the loss and its amount, and overdue payments draw 7.5 percent simple annual interest. We track every claim’s clock so that interest gets collected instead of waived.
Yes. UnitedHealthcare and Anthem together hold nearly 43 percent of Wisconsin’s commercial insurance market, concentrated around Milwaukee, while other carriers lead in regions like Dane County. We build claims to each payer’s specific requirements rather than treating Wisconsin as a single commercial market.

Get Wisconsin Radiology Billing That Keeps Up

From Jurisdiction 6 appeals to BadgerCare Plus’s 13-HMO structure, let’s talk about what’s actually slowing down your reimbursements.

Jurisdiction 6 and NGS-specific claim review

Medicaid claims matched to each BadgerCare HMO's rules

Compact licensure timelines built into onboarding

Clean-claim tracking against the 30-day clock

Commercial billing built for each region's dominant payer

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What Our Clients Say?

Rebecca Lawson

★★★★★

Radiology Practice Manager

Since partnering with your radiology billing team, our billing workflow has become much smoother. They understand imaging procedures, payer requirements, coding, and claim follow-ups. Their team is responsive, professional, and always stays on top of outstanding claims.

Dr. Christopher Bennett

★★★★★

Medical Director, Diagnostic Imaging Center

Your team truly understands the challenges of radiology billing. They handle claims accurately, follow up on unpaid accounts, and help resolve billing issues efficiently. Their expertise and communication have made our revenue cycle more organized and reliable.

Dr. Andrew Whitaker

★★★★★

Radiologist & Imaging Center Owner

Our team has been an excellent partner for our imaging center. They understand radiology billing, coding, claim submission, denials, and follow-ups. Their attention to detail and consistent communication have helped streamline our billing process and improve our revenue cycle.

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