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

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

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

1. HCPCS Lookup: using the drop-down menu to search for the desired HCPCS code or click in the HCPCS Lookup field and begin typing the desired HCPCS code.
2. Short Description Lookup: HCPCS codes can also be searched for using the description.  Click on the drop-down menu to search for the HCPCS code or click in the Short Description Lookup box and begin typing the desired HCPCS code description.
3. Long Description: once a HCPCS code is selected, the log description for the HCPCS code will be displayed.
4. Inactive: to inactivate a HCPCS 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 HCPCS code, check the Use Custom Descriptions box.
6. Custom Short/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 HCPCS codes and descriptions.
9. Close: close the HCPCS Maintenance window.