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the program. The applicable charge amount is selected in the Account tab of each patient’s Case
window.
F1
Look up Procedure/Payment/Adjustment Entry-Amounts Tab
Allowed Amounts Tab (Advanced and above)
The Allowed Amounts tab keeps track of how much each carrier pays for a particular code. The
program calculates the allowed amount based on the amount paid, any applicable deductible,
and the service classification. This amount is used in calculating the patient portion of any
transaction entered in Transaction Entry.
F1
Look up Procedure/Payment/Adjustment Entry-Allowed Amounts Tab
MultiLink Codes
MultiLinks are groups of procedure codes combined under one access code. They are for
procedures that are normally performed at the same time, e.g., for a physical exam, a routine set
of treatments, etc.
The advantages to using MultiLinks include a reduction of time during data entry. If you can
create several transactions with the entry of a single code name or number, there is an obvious
time saving. MultiLinks also reduce omission errors. You won’t forget codes that should be
included if they are included in a MultiLink. When you use the MultiLink code, all the codes in the
group are entered.
Enter the MultiLinks function by going to the Lists menu and selecting MultiLink Codes. The list
displays all available procedure codes, adjustment codes, and payment codes. You can also set
up a new MultiLink or edit or delete an existing MultiLink code.
F1
Look up MultiLink Entry
Diagnosis Codes
Diagnosis codes represent the reason a service is provided. In effect, the procedure code tells
what the doctor did and the diagnosis code tells what the doctor found.
As with other list functions, the diagnosis code setup is accessed by going to the Lists menu and
selecting Diagnosis Codes or by clicking the Diagnosis Code List speed button. At this point
you can review codes in the list or search for one you do not see. Clicking New (F8)or Edit
(F9)opens up a window where you can create a new code or edit an existing one.
The Diagnosis: (new) window displays fields for the code number and description. You also
have the option of entering Alternate Code Sets. These can be used later for entering codes for
different carriers but for the same diagnosis.
F1
Look up Diagnosis Entry
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