New Hospital Radiology Charges Released

The Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development has released an updated hospital radiology database showing the mean charges and standard deviations for hundreds of procedures in different ZIP codes around the state. The database reflects only the technical component of the service and does not include professional and other charges, the department noted in a bulletin. The data is a useful tool for insurance carriers when considering hospital bills and making reimbursements. The new database, current as of July, shows that the mean charges for some hospital procedures has dropped, whi...