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Change Line Item Discounts to Encounter Discounts

When you change from a line item-level discount to an encounter-level discount, the previous discount amounts are cleared out in both the header and on the line items.

To change line item-level charge discounts to encounter-level discounts, do the following:

  1. Open the Charge Posting window for the desired patient and encounter.
  2. Select the Discounts button on the charge posting toolbar.
    The Discounts window opens.

  3. Select Encounter in the Discount Level section.
  4. Enter the encounter level discount percentage or amount. The Discount Information grid displays the discounted amount for the selected line items in the Discount Amount column.
  5. Select OK.
    The new discounts are processed according to the status of the encounter.
    • In Progress encounters: The application deletes the original discount adjustments, applies new discounts, and then posts the transaction batch. Tax charges are recalculated. Since the encounter is in an In Progress status, no process dates are defined for the charges or transactions.
    • Non-In Progress encounters: The application reverses the original discount adjustments from the parent charge and tax charges. The system then applies new discounts to the parent charges and their associated tax charges.