Add, Edit, and Delete Procedure Codes

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Path: Maintenance and Setup > Procedure Codes > Procedure Codes

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When you go live with NSS, your system will be outfitted with a list of procedure codes. You have the ability to add additional Procedure Codes as needed. Before adding a code, take the time to search the list of Procedure Codes to ensure the code is not already listed.

Add a Procedure Code

1. Navigate to the Master Procedure Codes List by following the path above.
2. Select a radio button to search by Procedure Code ID or Procedure Code Description.
3. In the Locator field, enter the code ID or description based on your search selection.
4. Once you've determined the Procedure Code does not exist, click the Ok button.
5. Click the Add button.
6. Enter the Procedure Code into the field.
7. Enter a Description of the Procedure Code.
8. Enter the 837 Format into the field (P=Professional or I=Institutional).

1. (Optional) Select the CLIA ID Required checkbox to have the CLIA ID displayed on claims for the CPT Code.
2. Click the Save button.

Edit a Procedure Code

1. Navigate to the Master Procedure Codes List: Maintenance and Setup > Procedure Codes > Procedure Codes.
2. Select a radio button to search by Procedure Code ID or Procedure Code Description.
3. In the Locator field, enter the code ID or description based on your search selection.
4. Select the code, and click the Ok button.
5. Click the Edit button.
6. Make necessary edits.
7. Click the Save button.

Delete a Procedure Code

Deleting a Procedure Code from the Master List can only be done for codes that are not attached to any Line Items. If you try to delete a code that has been used on a Line Item, a prompt displays letting you know that it cannot be deleted.

1. Navigate to the Master Procedure Codes List: Maintenance and Setup > Procedure Codes > Procedure Codes.
2. Select a radio button to search by Procedure Code ID or Procedure Code Description.
3. In the Locator field, enter the code ID or description based on your search selection.
4. Select the code, and click the Ok button.
5. Click the Delete button.
6. The following prompt is displayed:

1. Click the Yes button.