To apply charge discounts at the encounter-level using a dollar amount, do the following:
Open the Charge Posting window for the desired patient and encounter.
Enter and save charges on the encounter as needed.
To apply charge discounts, select the Discounts button on the charge posting toolbar.
The Discounts window opens.
In the Discount Adjustment Code field, select the adjustment transaction code to be used for the discount. The transaction codes available for selection are determined by the following:
If the primary payer on the encounter is flagged as a Contracted Payer, then transaction codes designated as Discount with a Discount Application of Contracted Payers or <None> are listed.
If the primary payer on the encounter is flagged as a Non-Contracted Payer, then transaction codes designated as Discount with a Discount Application of Non-Contracted Payers or <None> are listed.
If there is no primary payer on the encounter, or self-pay, then transaction codes designated as Discount with a Source of Patient are listed.
In the Discount Level section, select the Encounter button.
Note: When the Encounter button is selected, all line items on the encounter are automatically selected and cannot be de-selected.
In the Discount Method section, select the Discount by dollar amount button and then enter the dollar amount to be prorated and applied to all line items on the encounter.
For payer discounts, if the dollar amount entered is greater than the total charge amount for all line items, a message appears stating that the discount amount cannot be greater than total charge amount.
For patient discounts, if the dollar amount entered is greater than the total patient balance amount for all line items, a message appears stating that the discount adjustment is greater than the patient balance. No discount will be taken.
Press the Tab key.
The Discount Amount column displays the calculated discounted amount for all line items on the encounter.
To save changes and close the window, select OK.
A message appears stating that the discount adjustment applied is successful.
