Adding a Limit Code
To add a limit code:
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From the Reference tab menu, click the Limit Codes hyperlink.
The system displays the Limit Codes page.
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Select Add.
The system displays the Limit Code dialog.
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Enter the limit code in the Limit Code field.
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Enter the limit code description in the Description text box.
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Select the limit type from the Limit Type drop-down.
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Enter the limit value in the Limit Value field.
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Select the period type from the Period Type drop-down.
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Enter the time period value in the Time Period Value field.
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Select the limit anchor date from the Limit Anchor Date drop-down.
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Select the provider indicator from the Provider Indicator drop-down.
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Enter the start date in the Start Date field.
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Enter the end date in the End Date field (optional).
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Select the PA override option from the PA Override drop-down (optional).
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Select the gender option from the Gender drop-down.
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Select the cut back bill indicator from the Cut Back Bill Indicator drop-down.
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At the Error Code field, click the lookup arrow at the right of field.
The system displays the Claim Error Code lookup dialog.
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Select the error code from the list box and click OK.
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The system exits back to the Limit Code dialog where the Error Code field is now populated with your selection.
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In the Dental section, select Yes or No from the Dental Attribute Flag drop-down to indicate whether the limit code has a dental attribute. If you select Yes, the other fields in the Dental section are activated.
Select the tooth classification from the Tooth Classification drop-down.
Select the tooth number from the Tooth Number drop-down.
Select the quadrant or area of the tooth from the Quadrant/Arch drop-down.
Select the tooth surface from the Tooth Surface drop-down.
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When you are finished, click OK.
The system exits back to the Limit Codes page where the added limit code shows a status of “In Review.”
Related Topics
Viewing or Modifying Limit Codes
Approving or Rejecting a Limit Code
Viewing and Modifying an Age Range
Approving or Rejecting an Age Range
Viewing or Modifying Associated Groups
Approving or Rejecting an Associated Group