MedSynthea + McKesson for Radiology Billing
Connect MedSynthea to McKesson via HL7 v2 / REST to automate Radiology revenue cycle workflows end-to-end — from eligibility verification through CPT 70010-79999 coding and ERA payment posting, with 0% PHI in system logs.
Deploy Radiology Automation with McKesson in 4 Steps
HL7 v2 / REST integration — no EHR vendor changes required.
Authenticate McKesson
Authorize MedSynthea via HL7 v2 / REST. No vendor changes required — standard OAuth2/SMART credentials used.
Map Radiology Workflows
Configure CPT 70010-79999 (Imaging) fee schedules, payer contracts, and missing clinical indication prevention rules.
Activate AI Agents
9 agents begin processing Radiology encounters from McKesson: eligibility, coding, scrubbing, and claim submission.
ERA Write-Back
Approved payment data posts back to McKesson via HL7 v2 / REST write-back, closing the billing loop automatically.
Radiology Revenue Cycle Challenges MedSynthea Solves in McKesson
Radiology billing is governed by CPT 70010-79999 (Imaging) coding complexity and strict payer LCD policies.
Missing clinical indication
McKesson practices in Radiology face repeated denials for missing clinical indication. MedSynthea reads clinical notes from McKesson via HL7 v2 / REST and flags documentation gaps before claim submission.
CPT 70010-79999 (Imaging)
MedSynthea's CODE agent validates all CPT 70010-79999 (Imaging) codes pulled from McKesson clinical documentation against NCCI edit tables and payer-specific modifier rules.
Radiology groups lose 10% of revenue to clinical indication denials — most triggered by missing referring physician documentation rather than imaging errors (ACR 2024).
9 AI Agents Working Inside McKesson for Radiology
Each agent reads from and writes back to McKesson via HL7 v2 / REST for a closed-loop Radiology billing workflow.
Scheduling Agent
Analyzes appointment patterns, flags high-risk no-show appointments, captures scheduling context (procedure type, referral source, insurance class) that affects downstream coding and billing decisions
In McKesson: reads CPT 70010-79999 data via HL7 v2 / REST
Eligibility Agent
Queries 900+ payer databases in real time, validates active coverage, extracts benefit-level details (co-pay, deductible, out-of-pocket), identifies coverage gaps and prior auth requirements before the encounter begins
In McKesson: reads CPT 70010-79999 data via HL7 v2 / REST
Documentation Agent
Converts encounter audio into structured clinical text using specialty-aware transcription models. Links every transcribed segment to the specific audio timestamp it came from, creating an immutable evidence chain. Formats output for the NOTE agent to structure into reviewable clinical documentation
In McKesson: reads CPT 70010-79999 data via HL7 v2 / REST
Coding Agent
Reads structured clinical documentation, applies specialty-specific ICD-10 hierarchies and CPT code families, validates against payer-specific LCD policies and NCCI edit tables, applies correct modifiers, and proposes a complete reviewable code set linked to the clinical evidence that supports each code
In McKesson: reads CPT 70010-79999 data via HL7 v2 / REST
Scrubber Agent
Scores every claim against 200+ denial variables before submission. Identifies modifier conflicts, missing prior authorizations, LCD coverage gaps, eligibility issues, and payer-specific policy violations. Routes high-risk claims for human review before they reach the payer, preventing denials at the source
In McKesson: reads CPT 70010-79999 data via HL7 v2 / REST
Prior Auth Agent
Identifies prior authorization requirements from eligibility data and payer rules, assembles supporting clinical documentation, submits PA requests via payer APIs or electronic portals, tracks approval status in real time, and routes approvals back to the clinical workflow and Billing agent
In McKesson: reads CPT 70010-79999 data via HL7 v2 / REST
Billing Agent
Submits validated claims to payer clearing houses or direct payer APIs, monitors submission acknowledgement in real time, tracks claim status through the payer adjudication process, flags abnormal hold times for follow-up, and passes accepted claims to the FLW agent for ongoing tracking
In McKesson: reads CPT 70010-79999 data via HL7 v2 / REST
Denial Agent
Receives denial notifications, categorizes each denial by type (clinical necessity, coding, eligibility, authorization), retrieves original claim and clinical documentation, identifies the specific correction needed, assembles an appeal package with targeted documentation, and submits the appeal via payer portal or mail within the payer's filing window
In McKesson: reads CPT 70010-79999 data via HL7 v2 / REST
Reconciliation Agent
Receives 835 EDI ERA files and EOB documents from payers, matches each payment line to the original claim, posts payments to the appropriate account, flags underpayments against contracted rates, identifies incorrect adjustment codes, calculates patient balance responsibilities, and generates reconciliation reports for financial review
In McKesson: reads CPT 70010-79999 data via HL7 v2 / REST
Other Specialties Supported in McKesson
MedSynthea automates all major specialties within McKesson via HL7 v2 / REST.
Radiology Billing in Other EHR Systems
McKesson + Radiology Integration — Frequently Asked Questions
How does MedSynthea integrate with McKesson for Radiology billing?
MedSynthea connects to McKesson via HL7 v2 / REST, reading clinical encounter data and writing approved CPT 70010-79999 (Imaging) codes and documentation back into the EHR automatically — without any custom software engineering.
Does MedSynthea support McKesson for Radiology prior authorization?
Yes. MedSynthea's PA agent reads Radiology encounter data from McKesson via HL7 v2 / REST, assembles required clinical documentation, and submits prior authorization requests automatically for Radiology procedures.
What Radiology CPT codes does MedSynthea validate in McKesson?
MedSynthea's CODE agent validates CPT 70010-79999 (Imaging) against payer LCD policies and NCCI edit tables, then writes approved codes directly into McKesson with full evidence traceability — every code linked to source clinical notes.
How long does McKesson + MedSynthea setup take for a Radiology practice?
Most Radiology practices complete McKesson integration in under 2 weeks. MedSynthea authenticates via HL7 v2 / REST — no EHR vendor code changes required. Configuration covers fee schedules, payer contracts, and Radiology-specific denial rules.
Connect McKesson to MedSynthea for Radiology Billing
Zero custom engineering. HL7 v2 / REST authentication. Live Radiology automation in under 2 weeks.
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