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  1. Allocated vs Unallocated Patient Payments

    A very convenient feature of DrChrono's patient payment section is the ability to "hold" patient payments, without associating them with a specific patient appointment. This is especially helpful if a patient pre-pays for a service. Here is a...
  2. Individual vs Organizational NPIs

    National Provider Identifier (NPI) A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a 10-digit numerical unique identifier and a Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) standard. NPI replaced the numerous different provider numbers...
  3. UB04 Boxes 76 - 79 - Where do I add attending, operating, and consulting provider information on an institutional claim?

    Providers involved in a patient's institutional care can quickly, and easily be added to the claim. Adding these providers to your contacts will make the process of adding them to any claim that much faster. Navigate to Billing > Live Cla...
  4. How to fix a claim when it is rejected stating "OTHER PAYER INSURANCE TYPE CODE: REQUIRICARE SECONDARY CLAIMS"

    Rejection OTHER PAYER INSURANCE TYPE CODE: REQUIRICARE SECONDARY CLAIMS (Secondary) will appear only when Medicare is entered as secondary insurance for the patient. Generally, whenever Medicare is applied as secondary insurance for a patie...
  5. How to Change the Place of Service (POS) for a Specific Appointment

    To change the place of service (POS) for a specific appointment without changing the place of service in the appointment's office, please follow the steps outlined below: Navigate to Account > Facilities   Select  Add New Facilit...
  6. UB04 Box 74 - Where do I add the Principal Procedure Code for an institutional claim?

    For inpatient claims where a procedure was performed, the claim must include the procedure code(s) and dates on which they were performed. This field is not currently required on outpatient claims. Be sure to check t he Medicare Claims Processin...
  7. Adding and Setting Up Consent Forms

    Consent forms can be uploaded to your DrChrono account for easy association to appointments or for staff accessibility and storage. Our consent form interface is designed to be easily integrated into your practice and can streamline obtaining your...
  8. Importing Data into DrChrono - Official FAQ

    Moving patient data to DrChrono has never been easier. The FAQ below addresses most questions you may have about transferring your data. If your question/answer is not listed here, please reach out to your DrChrono representative or log a support ...
  9. Patient Payments in DrChrono

    DrChrono provides several ways to process patient payments. This article will provide the resources for you to familiarize yourself with the different options so you can set your office up to efficiently process patient payments. The ...
  10. Editing Your Name, Timezone, Personal Details, and Contact Information

    Your name, time zone, personal details, and contact information will appear on many pages and documents in DrChrono. This guide will explain how to change your settings, as needed, so that your DrChrono account is updated with your accurate details....