Open NextGen® Enterprise PM, and then select Charges.
The Charge Posting window opens.
Select the desired patient and encounter.
Do one of the following:
To add a charge, select New.
To modify a charge, select the charge and then select Open.
In the Svc Dates fields, enter the service date range for the charge. These fields default to the Billable Date, when you select it on the Encounter Maintenance window.
Select Svc Item, and then enter the applicable dental service item.
The Unit and Override fields default to the price from the SIM Library. The Extended field is calculated as (Quantity x Override = Extended) and displays the total price for the charge.
Select Modifier, and then enter up to four modifiers for the charge.
Select Quantity, and then enter the desired quantity. The Quantity field defaults to 1.
The Unit and Override fields default to the price from the SIM Library.
The Extended field displays the total price for the charge. (Quantity x Override = Extended)
Select Tooth, and then select a tooth for the charge.
Select Surface, and then select one or more surfaces for the charge.
Select Quadrant, and then select a quadrant for the charge.
Select Diag, and then enter or select up to four ICD codes for the charge.
Select Rendering, and then select the rendering provider for the charge. This field defaults to the Rendering, when you select it on the Encounter Maintenance window.
Select Place Svc, and then select the place of service for the charge.
Select Narr, and then enter a free-text narrative to appear on claims.
Select Dunn, and then enter a free-text dunning message to appear on patient statements.
Select Notes, and then enter a free-text note for internal purposes.
Select Location, and then select the service location for the charge.
This field defaults to the Service Location selected on the Encounter Maintenance window.
Select Bill To, and then select the payer to be billed for the charge.
This field defaults to the primary payer linked to the encounter. If there are no payers linked to the encounter, this field defaults to patient.
