What Is Diagnosis Pointer A

Diagnosis pointers are used to link the Diagnosis code to a CPT/procedure (Current Procedural Terminology) performed. There are two ways that you can link a Diagnosis code to a CPT in DrChrono, one on the Billing detail screen and the other through Schedule calendar.

What does diagnosis pointer A mean?

Diagnosis pointers are found in field 24E of the CMS1500 medical claim form: … In the example, the letter “A” is entered into field 24E, meaning that the diagnosis code listed in blank letter A in box 21 of this claim relates to code on that line item (E0486).

How do you fill out a diagnosis pointer on CMS 1500?

Enter the diagnosis reference number (pointer) in the unshaded area. The diagnosis pointer references the line number from field 21 that relates to the reason the service(s) was performed (ex. 1, 2, 3, or 4, or multiple numbers if the service relates to multiple diagnosis from field 21).