Favorite a Procedure Code
These codes identify the medical procedures performed during a patient's visit or treatment. They provide detailed information about the specific actions taken by the healthcare provider.
To add a procedure code to encounters, it must first be saved as a favorite.
Click Utilities.
Click Practice Setup, then select Procedure Codes.
All procedure codes originate from the American Medical Association AMA. These codes are permanent and cannot be removed from the system.
Deselect Only Favorite Records.
To search for a procedure code, you can enter the code into the Code field or provide a brief description in the Description field.
Click the hollow Heart icon to favorite.
Click on the Procedure Code to provide more specific details.
In the Charge Transaction Code screen, you can choose to include the procedure code description on the claim by selecting the Send description on the claim checkbox and clicking Save. Please note that selecting this checkbox will automatically select the No Narrative box. Afterward, each time this procedure code is used in an encounter, the corresponding description will appear in the shaded area of the line item on printed claims and in the associated EDI segments.
Furthermore, for the procedure codes, you can establish the default Units, Modifiers, and Fee Schedules.
Click the Blue+ button to duplicate the procedure code.
Enter a new description for the Displayed Procedure Code, and click Save.
Miscellaneous Charges
Click Miscellaneous Charges.
To add a miscellaneous charge, click + New Miscellaneous Charges.
Miscellaneous charges that are not assigned to an encounter or payment can be deleted.
When a Miscellaneous Charge is linked to a patient's account, the Delete option becomes unavailable. Instead, you can Deactivate the miscellaneous charge by clicking the Deactivate button on the bottom left side.
Favorite a Diagnosis Code
These codes represent the medical conditions or illnesses affecting the patient. They help healthcare professionals understand the patient's health status and the reasons for seeking medical care.
When adding diagnosis codes to encounters, those marked as favorites will be conveniently positioned at the beginning of the dropdown list for easy access and selection.
Click Utilities.
Click Practice Setup, then select Diagnosis Codes.
All Diagnosis Codes come from IMO and cannot be deleted.
Deselect Only Favorite Records.
Enter the specific diagnosis code into the Quick Code Search field and click Search.
To search for diagnosis codes by description, input the description into the Description field, and click Search.
You can use the Advanced Code Search field to narrow your search for the appropriate code. Enter a keyword or diagnosis code into the field and click Search.
Click the hollow Heart icon to favorite.
Add a Revenue Code
In a hospital setting, these codes facilitate billing and reimbursement for the services rendered. The Revenue Code provides an indication to insurance companies regarding the location where a medical procedure took place, such as the emergency room, operating room, or another department within the facility.
Click Utilities.
Click Practice Setup, then select Revenue Codes.
Click +New Revenue Codes.
Enter the revenue code in the Master Revenue Code field and select it from the dropdown menu.
Select the Master Revenue Code Subcategories.
Click Save.
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