Viewing and Modifying Associate Surgical Codes
To view or modify associated surgical codes:
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From the Reference tab menu, select the Proc/Svc List Code hyperlink.
The system displays the Proc/Svc Codes page.
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From the Filter By drop-down menu, select a filter, enter a search term in the adjacent text box (a required field), and click Go.
For example, from the Filter By drop-down list, select Description and enter a full search term or partial search term with the wildcard character (%) in the adjacent text box, and click Go.
The system displays an updated Proc/Svc Codes page with records that match the filter criteria you entered.
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Select the hyperlink under the Proc/Svc Code column for the code you want to view.
The system displays the Proc/Svc Details page.
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Select Associate Surgical from the Show menu.
The system displays the Associated Surgical Code List page. This page displays the program and claim type to which the listed modifier code applies, and identifies the surgical code, description, status, effective date, and whether the code is included or excluded in the association.
Note: The information in the Associated Modifier List page populates only if the procedure code has associated facility information.
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From the Filter By drop-down menu, select a filter, enter a search term in the adjacent text box (a required field), and click Go.
For example, from the Filter By drop-down list, select Program, enter the wildcard character (%) in the adjacent text box, and click Go.
The system displays an updated Associated Modifier List page with records that match the filter criteria you entered.
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If you need to update a code, click the hyperlink under the Surgical Code column for the code you want to modify.
The system shows the Proc/Svc to Surgical Code End page.
Note: Only the Include Exclude Flag field can be modified on this page
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Change the Include Exclude Flag field as needed and click the Save button.
The system refreshes the Proc/Svc to Surgical Code End page.
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Select the Close button.
The system exits back to the Associated Surgical Code List page.