Add / Edit Supply Codes


Entering Supply Codes in Barnestorm

Supply codes can be managed in Barnestorm Office > Codes > Rates > Supply Codes. Follow the guidelines below to enter and maintain your agency’s supply list.


🔹 Adding a New Supply

  • Use a 7-character alphanumeric code (letters and/or numbers) to create a unique supply code.

  • Enter a clear and detailed description, including size or measurement (e.g., "4x4 gauze" or "2-inch tape").

  • The Vendor Code is optional. However, if you want to track preferred vendors, you can add new vendor codes under:
    Barnestorm Office > Codes > Other Basic Codes > Vendors

  • Vendor codes are especially helpful if you're using the Supply Inventory feature to reorder items.

  • Include vendor-specific item codes to simplify future reorders.


🔹 Required Coding

Ensure you enter the correct:

  • Revenue Code

  • HCPCS Code

  • Modifiers

  • Place of Service

📌 Need help? Refer to the linked articles for code guidelines.


🔹 Configuring Quantity and Cost

Refer to the attached article for step-by-step guidance on setting up:

  • Default supply quantities

  • Cost per unit


🖨️ Printing Supply Information

You can search and print supply lists by:

  • Code

  • Description

  • HCPCS

  • Category

  • Vendor

  • DNU (Do Not Use)

To find DNU-marked supplies:

  • Click the DNU Item option

  • Then click Search

🧾 Supply Reports

Choose how you'd like to sort the report (e.g., by Code, Category, or Vendor), then pick from:

  • Print Supply List (full detail)

  • Print Short Supply List (summary)

✅ Tip: When printing by Category, you can filter a specific category in the search field, or leave it blank to print all.

📅 Optional: Check the box "Only Items Used in Last 6 Mos." to filter recent items.


🏷️ Printing Supply Labels

To print supply labels:

  1. Click Print Supply Labels

  2. Choose your label paper

  3. Enter the supply codes (comma-separated)

  4. Enter the quantity of labels per item

  5. Optional: Check Print Vendor Code on Label

  6. Click Create Labels


❌ Deleting Supply Rates

⚠️ Warning: Deleting a rate will remove it permanently and affect any previous supply charges using that rate. Always confirm with your team before proceeding.

To delete a rate:

  1. Search for the supply code.

  2. Select the rate/date.

  3. Click Delete in the Supply Prices window.

No confirmation prompt appears—make sure it's the correct entry.


🧹 Remove Duplicate Prices

This feature is available when identical prices exist on consecutive dates.

Example:

  • ✅ Will delete: 8/15/17 - $4.00 and 10/12/17 - $4.00 → deletes 10/12

  • ❌ Will not delete: 8/15/16 - $4.00, 1/15/17 - $3.75, 10/12/17 - $4.00 (non-consecutive or different prices)

Delete or Mark Supply as DNU

  • If the supply was entered by mistake and never used, you may delete it.

    • Open the supply code

    • Click Delete

    • If it has been used in patient charges, deletion will be blocked.

  • To hide a supply without deleting:

    • Open the supply code

    • Click Mark this supply code as Do Not Use

    • DNU will be added to the description

    • Click Save


Posted Friday, October 04, 2013 by farrah@barnestorm.com
http://kb.barnestorm.biz/KnowledgebaseArticle51051.aspx