> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.elationhealth.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Add an Alert > Learn how to add patient and claim alerts in Elation Billing This article provides step-by-step instructions on how to add patient alerts and claim alerts in Elation Billing. ## Overview ### What is an Alert? Alerts are visual notifications that display important information about a patient or claim. Patient Alerts appear across the patient's pages and superbills, while Claim Alerts appear only on the specific superbill. ### Why are Alerts important? Alerts help ensure critical billing information is visible to all staff working with a patient or claim. They can highlight special billing requirements, payment arrangements, or other important notes. ## Workflow Instructions ### Adding a Patient Alert 1. **Navigate** - Click on the **Alerts** box at the bottom of a patient profile page. Image **Patient Alerts will appear in Elation Billing:** * On the patient's Elation Billing page * On any of the patient's Superbills * On any Payments that have the patient's Superbills added **For Elation EHR + Billing users, alerts will also appear in the EHR:** * When scheduling Patient Appointments Image * In a Visit Note's Billing Information → Additional Billing Notes Image Image * In the Billing Home → Billing Notes Image *** ### Adding a Claim Alert Claim Alerts will appear: * On the Superbill * On any Payments that have the Superbill added 1. **Navigate** - Click on the **Alerts** button on the top right of the Superbill. Image *** ### Creating the Alert 2. **Enter Alert** - Enter the text for the alert, choose a color, and click **SAVE**. Image *** ### Viewing Alerts #### In Elation Billing * Patient Alerts display on the patient page, claims, and payments posted * Claim Alerts display on Superbills #### In the EHR (Elation EHR + Billing only) Patient Alerts will also appear in the EHR, while Claim Alerts remain only in Elation Billing. You can review Patient Alerts in the EHR: * When scheduling Patient Appointments Image * In a Visit Note's Billing Information → Additional Billing Notes Image Image * In the Billing Home → Billing Notes Image ## Related Articles * [Add Notes to Patient, Claim, or Statements](/articles/add-notes-to-patient-claim-or-statements) * [Add a New Patient](/articles/add-a-new-patient)