Proper coding ensures that your billing reflects the complexity and expertise required for different legal tasks, and ensures there’s full transparency in your reporting.
To maintain financial integrity and profitability, being meticulous about applying the correct billing codes is a necessary evil. Proper coding ensures that your billing reflects the complexity and expertise required for different legal tasks, and ensures there’s full transparency in your reporting.
UTBMS Billing Codes
UTBMS (Uniform Task-Based Management System) billing codes were developed and initially endorsed by the American Bar Association (ABA), the Association of Corporate Counsel (ACC), and PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). The goal was to provide a uniform set of codes designed to categorize legal tasks and services, enhancing clarity and consistency in billing practices.
Legal billing codes broken down by category
Use the table below to search for different legal billing code sets. Clicking each icon will take you to the official ABA site where you can see a list of the different UTBMS codes for each practice area.
Don’t generalize your billing codes
Proper coding reflects the true complexity and expertise involved in each task, ultimately benefiting both the service provider and the client. By taking the time to carefully apply the correct UTBMS billing codes, legal professionals not only improve the accuracy of their billing but also contribute to a more transparent and efficient legal billing process. Embracing meticulous billing practices ensures that every legal service is represented fairly and consistently, paving the way for clearer communication and better firm financial management.
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