South Carolina radiology firm selects Zotec billing services

Pitts Radiological Associates of Columbia, S.C., has selected Zotec Partners as its exclusive billing services provider.

“We’re extremely happy that Pitts has made the decision to outsource their accounts receivable to Zotec,” said Scott Law, president and CEO of the Indianapolis-based Zotec.

Pitts is employing Zotec beginning in July 2008. With 29 radiologists and five hospital locations, the radiologist group serves central South Carolina. 

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