Modify a Service Category

Field	Description
Category	Enter a description for the service category.
Short Description	Enter a description, up to four characters, for the service category.
Key/ Service	Displays the CPT4 Codes associated with the service category. It lists the standard numeric abbreviation and the full description for the procedures. If a code appears twice in the list, then one code is in the default Service Item library of the current practice while the other is in a different library. A check mark in a row indicates that the code resides in the default library. You can remove codes with check marks from the category. You cannot remove codes without check marks unless the matching code in the current library is removed.

Field	Description
Available	Lists all available CPT4 Codes in this category. Only the codes in the current library are listed. Enter one or more alphanumeric characters to locate a CPT4 Code in the list. Select the Search for keyphrase anywhere in the item check box if you want to see results that contain the phrase you entered anywhere in the record. Then, in the Available box, enter what you want to search for. The matching results are listed. OR Enter an asterisk ( * ) to list all the records.
Included	Lists the CPT4 Codes that are currently included in the group.
Search for the keyphrase anywhere in this field	Select to expand the search criteria to include results found anywhere within the Available list.
Search Method	Select how you want to search for codes: Def SIM Lib – search within the default Service Items library. Practice Access – search within the codes available through practice access.

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Modify or Search an ICDCM Code

Open File Maintenance. Select System Master Files, and then ICDCM Codes. The ICD-CM Code Search window opens. In the Search Method section, select one of the following search methods: Code or Description. Select the Search for keyphrase anywhere in the item check box if you want to see codes that contain a specific word or phrase anywhere in the description. In the Type the first letter(s) of the item you want to locate field, enter what you want to search for. The matching results list as you type. Note: You can enter an asterisk ( *) to list all records. Double-click to open the desired ICD the code. The Add/Modify ICD Code Information window opens. Complete the fields to add the ICD code. To hide an existing code, select the Hide check box. Do one of the following: To save changes and add another CPT4 code, select Next. To save changes and close the window, select OK. Note: The Next button does not display when modifying an existing code. Parent topic: ICDCM Codes

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Set Up CPT4 Codes at the Provider Master Level

To set up CPT4 codes at the provider master level: From the Master Files > System list, select Providers. Select the appropriate provider. Select the Practice tab. Select the drop-down arrow in the ServiceLocation field and select the location where the service is performed. A list of payers displays in the Group Information section. Under Group information, double-click the payer to which you want to add CPT4 codes. The Modify Provider Practice Payer window displays. Select the Open Record button next to the CPT4 Provider Nbrs field. The Valid Provider Numbers for [Payer Name] window displays. Select the Open Menu button and select New. Note: You can open and delete existing records. You can edit existing provider numbers, but you cannot edit the CPT4 code range. The Provider Number for CPT4 Range window displays. In the CPT4 field, enter the CPT4 code at the beginning of the range you want to set up. Use the to display the CPT4 Code Search window to search for a CPT4 code by code or

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Modifier Categories

The Modifier Categories master file provides a complete list of all modifier categories within the database. The Modifier Categories master file is user-defined. To add or modify a modifier category, do the following: From the Master Files - System list, select Modifier Category. The Modifier Categories List window opens. Do one of the following: To add a new item, select open menu , and then select New. To modify an existing item, select the item in the list, select open menu , and then select Open. You can also double-click to open the item. The Add/Modify Modifier Category Information window opens. Enter a name for the modifier category in the Category field. In the Short Description field, enter a description of up to four characters for the modifier category. To change the modifiers in the category, select Open Folder . The Modifiers window opens. The Available field lists the available modifiers that have not been included in the group. To locate a modifier in the list, enter one

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Diagnosis Categories Search

From the Master Files - System list, select Diagnosis Categories. The Diagnosis Categories List window opens. To add a new diagnosis category, select Open Menu , then select New. To search for an existing diagnosis category to modify, follow the steps below: In the List Search field, enter what you want to search for. The matching results are listed. Note: You can enter an asterisk ( * ) to see all the records. Double-click the diagnosis category you want to view. The Add/Modify Diagnosis Category Information window opens. Enter a name for the diagnosis category in the Category field. Enter a four-digit abbreviation for the diagnosis category in the Short Description field. To add an ICD code and description select Open Folder . The ICD Codes window opens. To add a code to the category, select the code in the Available list, then select the Include . The code moves from the Available list to the Included list. If necessary, select either 09 or 10 in the Show field to display only ICD9

Help Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM 8

Add a Service Unit Detail

In File Maintenance, select Libraries, and then select Service Package. The Service Package List window opens. Double-click a service package. The Service Package Maintenance window opens. Double-click a service package configuration. The Service Package Configuration Maintenance window opens. To create a service unit detail row, select open menu and select New in the Service Unit Details section. In the Service Unit Configuration section, do the following: In the Description field, enter a free-text description for the service unit configuration. This field is required. In the Service Limit fields, enter a value between 1 and 9999 and then select either Units or Hours. The default value is 1 Unit. The number represents the maximum service limit for the CPT4/modifier combinations in the Service Detail Configuration section. In the Service Duration field, enter a value between 1 and 365. The number represents the maximum service days for the CPT4/modifier combinations in the Service Det

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Add a Service Unit Detail

In File Maintenance, select Libraries, and then select Service Package. The Service Package List window opens. Double-click a service package. The Service Package Maintenance window opens. Double-click a service package configuration. The Service Package Configuration Maintenance window opens. To create a service unit detail row, select open menu and select New in the Service Unit Details section. In the Service Unit Configuration section, do the following: In the Description field, enter a free-text description for the service unit configuration. This field is required. In the Service Limit fields, enter a value between 1 and 9999 and then select either Units or Hours. The default value is 1 Unit. The number represents the maximum service limit for the CPT4/modifier combinations in the Service Detail Configuration section. In the Service Duration field, enter a value between 1 and 365. The number represents the maximum service days for the CPT4/modifier combinations in the Service Det

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