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Radiology Billing Services in Montana

Built for Noridian’s Jurisdiction F rules and a state with 49 critical access hospitals spread across vast distances, we keep Montana radiology groups paid accurately and on time.

Radiology Billing Built Around Montana's Realities

From Billings to the Flathead Valley, Montana radiology groups bill against a ten-state Medicare jurisdiction, a Medicaid program in transition, and a shrinking commercial insurance market.

Jurisdiction F Medicare rules shared across ten Western states

A Medicaid primary care program being rebuilt from the ground up

Critical access hospital partners covering enormous rural distances

No interstate licensure shortcut for out-of-state radiologists

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 Shapes Montana Radiology Claims

Four forces define how radiology claims get paid in Montana: the Medicare jurisdiction, the Medicaid transition, licensure rules, and state prompt-pay law.

Jurisdiction F Medicare Rules

Noridian Healthcare Solutions administers Medicare Part A and B claims for Jurisdiction F, a ten-state footprint covering Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, Montana, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. Coverage determinations are set jurisdiction-wide, so a denial pattern from Washington can surface in Billings too. We track Noridian’s bulletins so Montana claims match the standard actually enforced.

Montana's Medicaid Program Is Changing

Montana Medicaid has long run primary care through Passport to Health rather than full-risk MCOs. That program, along with CPC+ and PCMH, is set to end when the new Primary Care Montana (PCMT) program launches, targeted for July 1, 2026 pending federal approval. Practices need their primary care attribution and referral files rebuilt around PCMT’s payment structure before that date, not after.

No Interstate Licensure Shortcut

Montana participates in interstate compacts for nursing, counseling, and physical therapy, but not the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact. A teleradiologist reading Montana studies from out of state needs a full, separately issued Montana license rather than an expedited compact one. That changes the credentialing timeline whenever a group adds an out-of-state radiologist to cover its Montana caseload.

20/30-Day Prompt Pay Rule

Under MCA § 33-18-232 and § 33-18-233, an insurer avoids an administrative fine only by paying 90% of outstanding claim dollars within 20 working days and the full amount within 30, consistently over the trailing six months. Fall short of that benchmark and the commissioner can impose a fine under § 33-1-317. We build Montana claims clean on the first pass so they count toward that benchmark instead of against it.

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 Montana Radiology Billing Breaks Down

A Medicaid program in transition, a shrinking insurer market, and enormous rural distances all add friction most billing teams aren’t built to absorb.

Before RBS

Primary care attribution breaking when Passport to Health changes

Jurisdiction F denials reworked from scratch every single time

Out-of-state radiologist enrollment stalling new coverage for weeks

Critical access hospital partners absorbing avoidable denials

Clean claims quietly missing the state's 20/30-day pay benchmark

After RBS

Referral and attribution files rebuilt ahead of the PCMT transition

Jurisdiction F appeals built on tracked Noridian coverage patterns

Credentialing and payer enrollment managed before the first study is read

Critical access hospital partners billing on margins that hold up

Every clean claim timestamped and chased before its deadline passes

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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Medicaid
Molina health
Ambetter health
cigna
Elevance Health (Anthem)
United healthcare
aetna
Blue cross Blue shield
OSCAR health
Health Net
Kaiser Permanente
tricare
wellcare
Humana
medicare
Medicaid
Molina health
Ambetter health
cigna
Elevance Health (Anthem)
United healthcare
aetna
Blue cross Blue shield
OSCAR health
Health Net
Kaiser Permanente
tricare
wellcare
Humana
medicare
Medicaid
Molina health
Ambetter health
cigna
Elevance Health (Anthem)
United healthcare
aetna
Blue cross Blue shield
OSCAR health
Health Net
Kaiser Permanente
tricare
wellcare
Humana

Serving Radiology Practices Across Montana

From the Billings and Missoula metros to the Flathead Valley and the Hi-Line, we bill for radiology groups and their hospital partners across the state.

Billings Area

Cities
  • Billings
  • Laurel
  • Columbus
Counties
  • Yellowstone County
  • Stillwater County

Missoula & Western Montana

Cities
  • Missoula
  • Hamilton
  • Stevensville
Counties
  • Missoula County
  • Ravalli County

Helena & Southwest Montana

Cities
  • Helena
  • Bozeman
  • Butte
Counties
  • Lewis and Clark County
  • Gallatin County
  • Silver Bow County

Great Falls & North Central

Cities
  • Great Falls
  • Havre
  • Lewistown
Counties
  • Cascade County
  • Hill County
  • Fergus County

Flathead & Northwest Montana

Cities
  • Kalispell
  • Whitefish
  • Libby
Counties
  • Flathead County
  • Lincoln County

Eastern Montana & the Hi-Line

Cities
  • Glendive
  • Miles City
  • Sidney
Counties
  • Dawson County
  • Custer County
  • Richland 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 a Shrinking Montana Payer Market

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana is already the state’s largest insurer, and the market is about to narrow further: PacificSource, one of Montana’s three primary health insurance providers, is ending operations in the state by the end of 2026. Fewer payers means less room for billing mistakes with the ones that remain. We build every claim to clear the dominant payer’s requirements the first time.
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Frequently Asked Questions

What Medicare Administrative Contractor handles Montana radiology claims?

Noridian Healthcare Solutions administers Medicare Part A and B claims for Jurisdiction F, covering Montana along with Alaska, Arizona, Idaho, North Dakota, Oregon, South Dakota, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming. We track Noridian’s specific billing bulletins rather than generic national Medicare guidance.
Passport to Health, along with the CPC+ and PCMH programs, is being replaced by the new Primary Care Montana (PCMT) program, targeted to launch July 1, 2026 pending federal approval. We’re rebuilding client attribution and referral files now so the transition doesn’t interrupt billing.
No. Montana has not joined the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, so a teleradiologist needs a full, separately issued Montana license before claims can be billed under their NPI. We plan credentialing timelines around that requirement.
Montana has 49 federally designated critical access hospitals covering a state with enormous distances between population centers. That rural hospital network has very little financial room for denials, underpayments, or slow appeals to go unchallenged.
Yes. BCBS Montana is the state’s largest insurer, and the market is narrowing further as PacificSource exits by the end of 2026. We build claims to BCBS Montana’s specific requirements rather than treating it as a generic commercial payer.

Get Montana Radiology Billing That Keeps Up

From Jurisdiction F appeals to the Primary Care Montana transition, let’s talk about what’s actually slowing down your reimbursements.

Jurisdiction F and Noridian-specific claim review

Medicaid attribution rebuilt ahead of the PCMT transition

Credentialing support for out-of-state radiologists

Clean-claim tracking against the 20/30-day pay benchmark

Critical access hospital billing built for thin rural margins

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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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