The line items automatically link to the diagnosis codes in the order that they were entered, but they can be reordered, linked, or unlinked on the individual line items (CPT® codes).

1. The Diagnosis Code Link can be changed when the Charge Line is entered initially or modified after the Charge is saved.

Link or Unlink When the Line Item is Entered

In the Dx Link field, enter the number of the Diagnosis Code(s) that apply to this particular CPT code.

Link or Unlink After the CPT Line Item has been Entered

1. On the Modify Charge screen, click the line item number of the CPT to link the Diagnosis Codes.

2. In the DX Link field at the bottom of the Modify Charge Line screen, enter the Diagnosis numbers to link to that particular CPT.

• There are no spaces or commas between the numbers or letters.

• For Diagnoses 1-9: use the actual number.

• For Diagnoses 10-12, use A for 10, B for 11, and C for 12.
  

• Example of linking Diagnoses 1, 2, 10, and 12:  12AC.
  

3. Select Save [F2] on the Modify Charge Line screen.
   

4. Click Save [F2] on the Add/Modify Charge screen.

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