To
open the Active code book
Do one of the following:
- Press the F8 key.
- Select Tools > Active Code from the main menu.
- Click the
icon on the Toolbar.
You can now scroll through
charge items to view.
- Current Code Status — Active / Replaced / Deleted. If the code's status is Replaced or Deleted, you can replace it as described below.
- Description — An internally developed description.
- Long Description — The Description provided by the publisher (CMS, AMA etc).
- Code Notes — Additional consultant information. Code book notes, billing information, brand names etc.
- Code History — Historical code billing information.
- The
can be selected to display more information about the
selected CPT® code.
To
replace a CPT® code using the Active Code Book
Do one of the following:
- Type the new CPT® code into the CPT® Code text box.
- Use the up and down arrows on the Active Code Book to scroll through CPT® codes until you find the correct one.
- Use the Active Code Book Search tool to search for the correct CPT® code.
If the selected code is valid, then the Use button becomes available. Click Use to update the charge item with the new CPT® code.
To
add a CPT/HCPCS code
- Select Add > As New Charge Item.
This opens the New Charge Options window. You need to select a department to add the charge to. The initial display lists the departments that are best practice departments. You may select other departments using the drop down list.
If you choose to add the code to a department that is NOT a best practice department you will receive a warning. It is your responsibility to ensure that the addition is appropriate.