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Post Charges to AR


Post Charges to Accounts Receivable

Location: Accounts Receivable > Post Charges to A/R

Overview

  • Gathers billed charges for non-PPS payers to appear in Accounts Receivable.
  • Updates the Amount Billed in A/R history after claims are prepared.
  • Can also be rerun when charges have been added, deleted, or modified.

How to Run

  • Step 1: Go to Accounts Receivable > Post Charges to A/R.
  • Step 2: Select the Month to be Transferred β€” the same month you prepared claims for, or one needing updates.
  • Step 3: Optional β€” enter a Charges Cutoff Day if you only want to post part of a month (useful for biweekly billing).Β 
  • Step 4: (Optional) Use filters if needed:
    • Transfer Just One Chart #: Check to post for one patient; leave unchecked for all.
    • Program(s)/Payer(s): Enter specific codes or leave blank for all.
  • Step 5: Choose a print option:
    • Print Detail: Prints patient-level details.
    • Print Summary Only: Prints totals by program/payer.
  • Step 6: Optionally select Remove Previously Posted Amounts to delete prior postings for that month. Confirm when prompted.
Important Note:Β If your billing cycle covers two months, repeat these steps for both months to ensure all charges transfer correctly.

Post to Accounts Receivable

  • Option A – Create and View Charges:
    • Click Create and View Charges to preview before posting.
    • Then click Transfer Created Charges to A/R to finalize. This generates a duplicate report for your records.
    • Recommended if you want to verify the data before posting.
  • Option B – Create and Transfer Charges:
    • Performs both steps in one click β€” generates and transfers charges instantly.
    • Ideal for quick posting when verification isn’t needed.
Printing the Report
  • (Optional) Click the printer icon to print.
  • Use the X or Close button to exit the preview screen.

Validation & Follow-Up

  • After posting, verify using Report 05.17 – Compare A/R to Charges.
  • This report checks for differences between visit/supply charges and A/R billed amounts.
  • If no differences are found, the system will display: β€œAll A/R Amount Billed entries agree with the charges.”
Tip: Always run β€œCompare A/R to Charges” after posting to confirm billed amounts match visit data.


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Last Modified:Wednesday, November 05, 2025

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