Viztek Debuts Opal-BILLING at RSNA 2007 -

Opal Product Suite Seamlessly Manages Complete Radiology Workflow

Viztek, the Jacksonville-based medical imaging solutions company, introduces at RSNA 2007 Opal-BILLING, a state-of-the-art Web-based digital radiology billing application that integrates fully with Viztek Opal-RAD PACS and Opal-RIS for seamless digital radiology management from scheduling through claims tracking. Sharing a single database with both Viztek applications, it eliminates all duplicate data input and makes complete billing functionality and data available over the Internet to multiple offices or wherever needed for ultra-fast workflow.

Opal-BILLING integrates with Opal-RIS to import studies automatically into its billing charge module. Following this, users read radiology reports with Opal-RAD PACS, add IDC9 codes and verify them for accuracy. Claims information can be viewed and modified, and co-payments are applied to the encounter.

Opal-BILLING electronic claims may be submitted to the clearinghouse of the user’s choice in HIPAA-compliant 837 format. A sophisticated claims-tracking module helps insurance clerks monitor and manage claims in detail. The module supports automatic importing of up-to-date industry-standard 835 and 837 payment records.

The Opal-BILLING application also provides patient statements, tracks patient inquiries and generates a wide range of billing reports.

“With this new software addition, the Opal product suite supports comprehensive radiology digital workflow from start to finish,” says Josip Cermin, Viztek Founder and President. “It provides an advanced but affordable digital environment for managing any radiology practice.”

About Viztek

Viztek, Inc. is a leading provider of complete digital imaging solutions, including software and hardware, backed by comprehensive training and support. The company’s advanced Opal-RAD PACS and RIS suite delivers advanced functionality and connectivity at an affordable price. Web-based architecture, with ultra-fast image streaming, ensure timely, efficient communications throughout the enterprise and beyond.

Since 1999, Viztek’s comprehensive line of solutions has addressed the needs of radiologists, with special emphasis on the small- to medium-hospital market, as well as medical specialists from orthopedists to chiropractors and podiatrists. Viztek has more than 1500 CR and 500 PACS solutions installed worldwide. For more information, please visit www.viztek.net or call 1-800-366-5343. Viztek is a wholly owned subsidiary of 20/20 HealthCare.