Adding Level II CPT Codes to VSP Exams and Claims
This page describes how to document Level II CPT codes on VSP exams and how to add the Level II CPT codes on VSP claims. Level II CPT codes are not automatically transmitted from the health record to the practice management system for non-Medicare patients.
ExamWRITER Instructions
Add the Level II CPT code prior to finalizing the exam:
- From the Exam window, click the Coding toolbar icon.
- Click the Procedures tab.
- Search for the Level II CPT by number or description.
- Double-click the desired code in the results list to move it to the Selected Procedures list.
- Click the Link Codes tab to associate the Level II CPT with a diagnosis.
- Click Save/Exit.
Create a Task to notify the front desk staff to add the Level II CPT to the order. For complete instructions on adding codes to exams, go to To select procedure codes.
OfficeMate Instructions
Level II CPT codes have been added to OfficeMate, but you should make sure the codes are associated with products and enabled:
- In OfficeMate Administration, click the Products toolbar icon and select Products and Services.
- Click the Product Type drop-down menu and select Services.
- Click the Product Name field, type the Level II CPT code number, and click F2-Find.
- Double-click the desired service from the results list.
- Ensure the Service Inactive check box is not selected.
- Click Save.
For complete instructions on creating services, go to Recording Service Information.
Level II CPT codes are not automatically added to non-Medicare claims. You’ll need to manually add Level II CPT codes to VSP claims:
- Open the patient’s Fee Slip and click Edit.
- Click the first empty line item and click the Product Name/Code column heading.
- Click the Name field, enter the first few digits of the Level II CPT code, and click F2 Find.
- Double-click the desired product in the search results.
- Select the Insurance.
- Click Record and then click Yes to acknowledge the zero-dollar item.
For complete instructions on adding Level II CPT codes to fee slips, go to Editing Fee Slips