Add Charges in the Ledger
Q: How do I add charges in the ledger?
1. Open the Patient's Account
![1. Open the Patient's Account](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/034/720/original/media_1341236162272.png)
Click on the Billing menu, then select Patient Account. Search for the account using the patient's last name, then click Select to open the account.
2. Open the Patient's Ledger
![2. Open the Patient's Ledger](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/034/722/original/media_1341236175887.png)
Click on the Ledger tab.
3. Add Charge
![3. Add Charge](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/034/724/original/media_1341236194705.png)
Click the Add Charge button.
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- Begin typing the charge code or search by code number or description.
- Click the Select button.
*Note: This search will include custom charge maintenance codes and CPT/HCPCS codes and must be included in the default fee schedule to populate the charge amount.
4. Complete Charge Details
![4. Complete Charge Details](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/034/728/original/media_1341236706699.png)
Complete the Charge Details window as needed. Ensure that a Provider is selected and that the charge amount is correct.
Click the Save button to add in the new charge.