3.3.1 Applying a Discount & Adjusting a Remaining Balance

If the amount collected as a Patient payment is less than what the charge was for, you can apply an adjustment for the remaining balance & write it off.

BILLING > PATIENT ACCOUNTING
TO APPLY AN ADJUSTMENT:

1. Under 'Select Action' click the dropdown & choose 'Adjustments'
2. Adjustment Charge Type: (bottom right) Click the dropdown & select the Adjustment Type
3. Under 'Post' click the Show box on the DOS/Encounter to display the CPT Code line items & enter the ($) Amounts that are to be written off.
4. Click Save when done.

Details for adjustments can be viewed by clicking on 'Enc. Date' on the selected DOS/Encounter.