If you bill an unlisted CPT code (such as 97039) and need to use different descriptions depending on the service provided, you can set up alternate descriptions for that service code and pick which description you would like to use on a per-patient basis.
Here is how to enter alternate descriptions on a service codes:
1. Click on your profile icon in the top right corner and navigate to Databases.
2. Select the Billing Codes database.
3. Select the code you want to add alternate descriptions for. (If you haven't already, you may need to + Add the code to your database first!)
4. Click the lock icon to open the code for editing.
5. Input your alternate description here:
6. Continue entering additionally required alternate descriptions and then click Save!
7. When you bill a service code with alternate descriptions, click the pencil icon to apply an alternate description.
You can also add a new description to the code directly from the purchase! Just type in your description and click Add.
💡Pro Tip:
If you SALT the codes on the purchase, your custom-applied description will carry over into the next visit.