The SOAP Wizard makes note taking easier and quicker than ever before, but it also makes billing a breeze by integrating service and diagnostic codes into the note-taking process.
Remember, you can always add service and diagnostic codes manually to a purchase, however, this article explains specifically how to add codes using the SOAP Wizard.
How to indicate diagnosis codes
You can indicate the proper diagnosis codes for billing purposes within the Assessment Wizard.
After selecting the condition, you can indicate diagnosis codes by selecting an associated code - just click the + icon next to each diagnosis! This will open a drop down of the associated reference code(s) for selection.
Click the heart icon to favorite a DX code so that it populates the next time you diagnose this condition!
This is what it will look like once a diagnosis code has been indicated:
Note: You can associate multiple diagnosis codes, however, when you diagnosis point, up to only 4 can be tagged to a single service code. You can have up to 12 diagnosis codes on the entire claim form.
How to indicate service codes
You can indicate proper service codes for billing purposes within the Plan Wizard.
When completing the plan wizard, you want ensure that any codes that you will be billing are indicated with a numerical unit.
To increase billable units, click the selection again. To reset, click and hold the selection or continue clicking to cycle through the billing units until the item is unselected.
The selections within the Evaluation & Management, Treatments, and Rehab all have their corresponding CPT codes associated (see that list here). For items within the Tests, Modalities, and Supplements & Supplies, you will need to associate the correct billing code within their respective database.
How to import codes to a purchase
The easiest way to add codes to a purchase is by using the Import & Point button in the Plan Wizard.
When you click this button:
- The service codes you selected (with billable units indicated) will be imported directly into the patient’s purchase.
- ChiroUp will automatically link diagnosis codes to those services using the same pointing from the most recent visit.
- If no prior pointing exists (or if there is no prior visit), the first four diagnoses from the Assessment will automatically be pointed to the service codes.
Your diagnosis and service codes will import and you have the option to edit diagnosis pointing from this screen.
You also have the option to add an insurance policy from this screen, or you can add it from the patient purchase.
Finally, you can lock the codes from this screen, or you can lock in the purchase!
Remember to hit Save when you're done!