Charge Code Management

Users now have the ability to manage data elements related to charge codes by accessing the Configuration Menu>Transaction Codes.

The following new fields have been added to allow additional information related to each code:

Code – allows the entry of a code of up to 7 characters in length.

• In addition, codes from the catalog will appear based on characters typed. Users can select a pre-existing code to modify the parameters.

Name – allows an entry of a name of up to 100 characters.

• If code is selected from the category, the name will automatically populate, and edits will not be allowed.

Description – allows an entry of a description containing up to 150 characters.

Charge Code Category – required field to group standard codes for reporting comes from the charge code category configuration.

Charge Amount– numeric amount field – required.

Units – 4-character numeric field – required field- defaults to 1 unit.

Type of Service – required – allows users to select the type of service from a dropdown list.

Place of Service – allows user to select Place of Service from a drop-down list.

Statement Description – allows for entry of a description of up to 150 characters to be displayed on patient statements.

NDC Code – allows for entry of an NDC code.

Users can also select flags for the following parameters:

• Debt adjustment- flag used to indicate a charge code used to add a positive balance outside a regular charge. Ex: return check fee Default if disabled.
• Non-billable- flag to indicate a charge code that will not be included in claims generation. Default is disabled.
• Copay Eligible- Flag for future use to auto apply copays when the same visit is selected. Default