The adjustment reasons are used to explain why a dollar amount was written off. The adjustment reasons are very important, in the measure that they can help track where you may have a problem. If you are adjusting dollars for a certain payor, then you will be able to track the reason why if the adjustment reasons are clear, consistent, and used properly.
| Adjustment ID | A code to identify the Adjustment. |
| Description | A description of the Adjustment. |
| Group ID, Reason ID, Reason Code | The Group and Reason which together make up the Reason Code.
TIP: When importing ERA files from various payors, there must be a corresponding Adjustment for each Adjustment charge in the ERA file. If not, you will receive a warning message on the report and the system will create a Adjustment for you. |
| Adjustment Account ID | The Ledger Account to which all Adjustments using this ID will be created.
TIP: Leave blank if you want the system to offset the Adjustment Amount against the Revenue amount. |
| Active | Check if the Adjustment is active, and users should be able to use it. |
| Expected | Check if the Adjustment Reason is expected. |
Example: HSF, to track any dollar amounts written off because of patient financial hardship. INT, to track all interest paid to you because the payor did not pay in a timely manner.
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