Travel Fee
Travel Fee – Setup
Use the Travel Fee form to define billable travel charges (e.g., home draws, on‑site collections) so they can be applied consistently during billing.
Add a travel fee
- Enter Code: A short unique identifier for the travel fee.
- Enter Name: A clear, descriptive label (e.g., “Home Draw – Flat” or “Courier Mileage”).
- Choose Type:
- Flat Rate: A single fixed amount per occurrence.
- Per Mile: Amount is calculated based on mileage.
- Enter CPT Code: The procedure code your payers require for this travel charge.
- Click Add to save.
Notes and best practices
- Keep codes short and consistent for easy lookup.
- Use descriptive names to distinguish flat vs. per‑mile fees.
- Confirm CPT usage with payer policies before billing.
- Create separate entries if different payer groups require different CPT codes or rates.
Tip: Set up your commonly used travel fees first (e.g., one flat rate and one per‑mile option) to standardize charges across teams.
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