Setting Up Procedure Codes

Adding Procedure Codes

To add a procedure code:

1. Select Tables > Procedure > Codes. The Procedure Code Search window is displayed.

2. Click New. The Procedure Code Data Entry window is displayed.

3. In the Procedure Code Attributes section, complete the information in the following fields:

Click the CDT Description button to view the Current Dental Terminology description for the selected procedure, if available.

• Procedure CodeProcedure CodeEnter a unique code for the procedure.

• TypeTypeSelect Medical or Dental from the drop-down list to indicate the type of procedure.

• CategoryCategorySelect a procedure category from the drop-down list.

• Short DescriptionShort DescriptionType a short description for the procedure.

• Long DescriptionLong DescriptionType a description to be included in letters.

• RV UnitsRV UnitsEnter the relative value units, if applicable.

• RV FeeRV FeeEnter the relative value fee information, if applicable.

• CostCostEnter the practice cost for this procedure, if applicable.

• ActiveActiveSelect this checkbox if the procedure code is currently in effect.

4. In the Alternate Coding section, type the procedure code using the number or prefix required by the insurance company.

5. Alternate Code 1 through Alternate Code 5Alternate Code 1 through Alternate Code 5Type the new code in one of the fields and click to open the Procedure Code Search window. If the code already exists, click Ok, or click New and complete the information for the alternate code. Click Ok to save the alternate code and link it to the original procedure code.

6. Cross CodeCross CodeType the code to be used for both medical and dental procedures and click to open the Procedure Code Search window. If the code already exists, click Ok, or click New and complete the information for the cross code. Click Ok to save the cross code and link it to the original procedure code.

5. In the Miscellaneous section, complete the information in the following fields:

6. Modifier 1 and Modifier 2Modifier 1 and Modifier 2Type a modifier for this code, if necessary, and click to display the Modifier Code Search window. If the modifier code already exists, click Ok, or click New and complete the information for the modifier. Click Ok.

7. TOSTOSSelect the type of service from the drop-down list.

8. POSPOSSelect the place of service from the drop-down list.

9. Revenue CodeRevenue CodeType the revenue code for this procedure and click to open the Revenue Code Search window. If the code already exists, click Ok, or click New and complete the information for the code. Click Ok.

10. Recall CodeRecall CodeType the recall code for this procedure and click to open the Recall Code Search window. If the code already exists, click Ok, or click New and complete the information for the code. Click Ok.

6. In the Options section, select the options to include as part of the procedure code.

7. Click Ok.

Editing and Deleting Procedure Codes

Use the Procedure Code Search window (Tables > Procedure > Codes) to select a code to edit or delete. Use the search feature, or click Display All to locate the code.

When you edit or delete a procedure code, you are prompted to confirm the action.

 

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