Setup CPT® Code Maintenance

Q: How do I setup CPT code maintenance (block 24D)?

*Note: PM Setup

The Practice Management setup process must be completed in a specific order.  Please follow the setup lessons for step-by-step instructions.

1. Open CPT Maintenance

1. Open CPT Maintenance

If you wish to edit or inactivate CPT codes within the Practice Management system, follow the steps below:

Click the Tools menu, then select Billing Maintenance > CPT Maintenance.

2. Search for CPT Codes and Edit as Desired

2. Search for CPT Codes and Edit as Desired
  1. CPT Lookup: using the drop-down menu to search for the desired CPT code or click in the CPT Lookup field and begin typing the desired CPT code.
  2. Short Description Lookup: CPT codes can also be searched for using the description.  Click on the drop-down menu to search for the CPT code or click in the Short Description Lookup box and begin typing the desired CPT code description.
  3. Medium & Log Description: once a CPT code is selected, the medium and log description for the CPT code will be displayed.
  4. Inactive: to inactivate a CPT code, place a check in the Inactive box.
  5. Use Custom Descriptions: if you wish to use a custom Short, Medium or Long description for the selected CPT code, check the Use Custom Descriptions box.
  6. Custom Short/Medium/Long Description: after checking the box in step 5, enter the desired custom description.
  7. Save: click Save to save any changes.
  8. Code List: allows the user to view a list of CPT codes and descriptions.
  9. Close: close the CPT Code Maintenance window.