- In the main menu, click Lists, Procedure Codes.
- In the lower left, under Procedure Codes, click + New.
- Complete each field listed under ‘Edit these fields for each new code’. These fields are required.
- Procedure Code: The new code. Up to 15 numbers, letters, or symbols are allowed. All codes starting with D will be shortened to 5 characters before being included on a insurance Claim. For example, you can have two different codes for nitrous, with the difference being a letter that is added to the end of a standard D code. When sent to insurance, only the standard 5 digit code will be used.
- Description: If this code starts with D and is billed to insurance, the description will show on the claim.
- Abbreviation
- Select the Category: The category this procedure code will be organized under. (Misc is most common)
- Click Add to save the procedure code and close the window.
The new procedure code will appear in the Procedure Code List under its category.