The base units for a Time-Based procedure code are determined based on the complexity, risk, and level of expertise required to perform the anesthesia procedure. Billing managers can enter a numeric value in this field, which is then included in the overall unit calculation.
Add base units
Click on Utilities.
Click on Practice Setup, and then select Procedure Codes.
Click on the Procedure Code.
Check the Time-Based Procedure checkbox. The Base Units field defaults to zero.
Enter the number of units in the Base unit(s) field.
Click on Save.
Apply base units
Click Encounters.
Click on New Encounter or an Existing Encounter.
Enter the Procedure Code for which the base units were entered and click on the Folder icon.
Enter the Service Date and Time and Service To Date and Time.
The Unit field will be updated with a value including the base units in the calculation.
Click on Save.
This value will be displayed in the Unit field on the encounter screen.
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