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# 12 Diagnosis Code Support

> Learn about 12 diagnosis code support per claim in Elation Billing

This article provides an overview of the 12 diagnosis code support feature in Elation Billing.

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## Overview

### What is 12 Diagnosis Code Support?

Elation Billing now supports up to 12 Diagnosis Codes per claim, even with only one charge line. This feature aligns with CMS-1500 form requirements and supports value-based and quality programs that require more reporting on patient conditions.

### Why is 12 Diagnosis Code Support important?

More value-based and quality programs require comprehensive reporting on patient conditions. Having support for 12 diagnosis codes ensures you can capture all relevant diagnoses for accurate claims and program compliance.

## Workflow Instructions

### Using 12 Diagnosis Codes

1. **Analyze the Visit Note** - Review the patient's Visit Note for all relevant diagnosis codes.

2. **Prioritize Codes** - Identify the 12 most relevant codes to include on the claim.

3. **Update the Superbill** - Update the superbill diagnosis codes in Elation Billing accordingly.

<Warning>
  Please do not include MORE than 12 diagnosis codes per claim, or they will not all be transmitted due to the CMS-1500 limit.
</Warning>

### Important Notes

* Changes made to the superbill for billing purposes will **not** affect the patient's medical record in the EHR system
* This separation helps maintain the distinction between clinical and billing data
* Comprehensive patient diagnosis history remains intact in the EHR

<Note>
  Regularly review the diagnosis codes on each claim and confirm alignment with CMS-1500 form requirements. Coordinate with your billing team to prioritize and optimize claims for accuracy.
</Note>

### Coming Soon

Additional updates are expected for color coding and other tools. Look for an in-app announcement when those features are ready.

## Related Articles

* [Filing a Claim](/articles/filing-a-claim)
* [Using the Worklist](/articles/using-the-worklist)