ComplaintsforWisconsin Radiology Specialists SC

• Initial Complaint

  06/22/2023

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I recently recieved a bill from ****** ********************** Debt Colletor on behalf of Wisconsin Radiology Specialists of ************************************* of *********, **.I have tried multiple times to contact them at the number liste for this location and not been able to get through nor leave a message. I have even called other Wisconsin Radiology Specialists locations numbers and have met a dead end. I also have called the billing department of the. clinic and they were only able to explain half of the problem. From what I could gather, I'm being billed seperately for the same procedure. They also provided me with a different contact number for Wisconsin Radiology Specialits. This debt has not appeared on my credit report yet but I am frustrated because there dosen't seem to be any solution to this situation and there hasn't been any other letters to warn me this bill potientially being placed in collections. I have no

  Business response

  06/27/2023

  The patient called our billing department on two separate occasions. During the calls, the representative explained the text messaging used to notify the patient of an outstanding balance. The representative further advised the patient to contact the insurance company to dispute the non-covered service denial.
  

  The following is a list of methods used to communicate the outstanding balance:
  03/31/23 1st text statement sent
  04/05/23 1st paper statement sent
  04/12/23 2nd text statement sent
  05/30/23 auto-dialer call made, patient heard message
  06/08/23 account sent to ******************************* (OAC)
  

  We asked the representative to contact the insurance company regarding the non-covered exam denial.  ********************* told the representative that the non-covered denial should have been designated as not patient responsibility per the patients policy.   This charge originally fell into the denial queue,but unfortunately, the representative that worked this account transferred the balance to the patient before contacting the payer. We will provide additional education to this representative. 
  
  We have pulled this account back from OAC and adjusted the balance in our system.  
  

  I regret that the patient had this unfortunate experience.  If the patient would like to discuss this further, I can be reached at ************.

  Customer response

  07/03/2023

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  I do not accept this response. When I called the number for Wisconsin Radiologist Specialists, a woman answered. When I started to explain my issue, she told me she would have to direct me to the billing department. So, confirmed with whether or not this was the number for Wisconsin Radiologists Specialists in which she replied yes, the corporate office. She then told me that there billing number is not listed and told me that I need to talk with someone named ****** and provided me with a number with her extension. I called the number and was directed to a voicemail with someone named ************************* from my physician's billing office but not the physician or hospital or company she works for. I don't know what to think of any of this. This all screams red flags to me. In the response to my complaint the explain what happened on their end but they never sent me a warning letter, I never heard an automated message. The date of this procedure was in 2022, I was never made aware of anything amiss until I got a text message one day.
  
  Regards,
  
  ********************

  Business response

  07/06/2023

  The patient was provided the phone number for ***************************** as direct contact to avoid the automated phone system.  Our personnel share this information on occasion to address urgent questions/issues.  We apologize if this signals to you a red flag; it was intended to be a gesture of more direct customer service.
  To provide additional details regarding the timeline for this encounter:
  12/1/22: date the services were rendered.
  12/5/23: date the claim was submitted to insurance.
  1/5/23: the insurance company responded with payment.
  Again, I regret that the patient had this unfortunate experience.  If the patient would like to discuss this further, I can be reached at ************.

• Initial Complaint

  02/07/2022

  Complaint Type:

  Billing Issues

  Status:

  Answered

  More info

  I was sent a collection notice and I have never received a ****. I tried to pay them, they refused to take a payment from me. The **** is only ***** dollars

  Business response

  02/09/2022

  Statements were sent on 7/13/21, 9/9/21 and final notice on 10/12/21 to ********************************************************** 53212.  We do not show that we received any mail returned.  The patients account was sent to collections on 11/15/21.
  
  On February 9, 2022, I phoned ****************.   Since the patient was unavailable, I left a voicemail containing my phone number and encouraging a follow-up discussion.  I hope to discuss the situation directly with **************** and answer any additional questions. 

  Customer response

  02/16/2022

  Better Business Bureau:
  
  I have reviewed the response made by the business in reference to complaint ID ********, and have determined that this does not resolve my complaint.  For your reference, details of the offer I reviewed appear below.
  
  I have contact the company numerous time, every time I call the person that answer stated that the person is unknown to them. I paid the ****.
  
  Regards,
  
  ***************************

  Business response

  02/17/2022

  I spoke with **************** on 2/16/22.  She stated that she had no questions or concerns to discuss at this time.  I invited her to contact me at any time if additional questions arise.

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