Revenue | Adding CPT Code, Modifiers and CPT Units

Last updated: December 27, 2024

Introduction

Adding a CPT Code, Modifier or CPT Units to your note ensures you are properly reimbursed for services provided and that your billing team can submit correct claims. 

Key Objectives

  • You will learn how to add a CPT code.

  • You will learn how to add a modifier.

  • You will learn how to update CPT units as needed.

  • You will learn how to remove a CPT code and Modifier.

FAQ

Q: How do I add more than 1 CPT code?

A: In the billing footer click add CPT code and repeat process for additional CPT codes.

 

Q: How do I remove a Modifier?

A: In the billing footer click on your CPT code and click on the "X" to remove Modifier.

 

Q: How do I delete a CPT entered in error?

A: In the billing footer click on your CPT code and click remove.

Tips & Tricks

  • Review the billing footer of your note to see all CPT charges and ICD-10 related to the visit.

Step By Step

Add CPT Code

  • Navigate to the desired patient's chart

  • Click on New Note to the right of the search bar

  • Select a note type from the drop-down menu that appears

  • Complete your note documentation

  • Scroll to the bottom of the note 

  • Locate the Billing Footer

  • Click "Add a CPT" 

  • Enter the desired code 

Add A Modifier

  • Add a CPT code as described above

  • Click on the CPT code "ex: 99211"

  • Click inside the Modifier field

  • Add modifier

Update Units

  • Add a CPT code as described above

  • Click on the CPT code "ex: 99211"

  • Click inside the Units field

  • Add number of units

TIP:  If CPT code entered in error you can remove it and add a new one.

Resources

CPT Codes, Modifiers and Units