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Step 5: Charge Entry
Once the medical codes are prepared, they are entered into the billing system along with the charges for each service. This charge entry creates a superbill, which outlines:
Provider details
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Patient information
Date of service
Diagnosis and procedure codes
Fees for each service
This step is crucial to ensure the bill reflects exactly what was done during the patient encounter.
Step 6: Claim Submission
With all codes and charges entered, the claim is submitted to the insurance payer---often electronically.
Steps in Claim Submission:
