Customizing alternate procedure code names

Each CDA procedure can have four alternate codes for insurance claim purposes. You can set up the names of alternate codes. The first alternate code is displayed as the appointment description when you schedule a procedure. Dentrix includes only one set of alternate codes; however, you can redefine any of these four codes to meet your needs.

Note: You are limited to a total of four alternate procedure code names.

To customize alternate procedure code names

1.   From the Maintenance menu in the Office Manager, point to Practice Setup, and then click Definitions.

The Practice Definitions dialog box appears.

2.   From the Definition Type list, select Alternate Procedure Code Names.

The current list of alternate procedure code names appears.

3.   Select the code that you want to change, type a new description, and then click Change.

To learn more, click Changing a practice definition.