---
title: How to Set Up and Enter Hourly Billing
description: "[![](https://casemasterpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/print-to-pdf-50.png)](https://casemasterpro.com/helpdocs/CMPOnline%20How%20to%20Set%20Up%20Hourly%20Billing.pdf) This document details how to configure service codes and set up hourly billing. ## **Configuring Service Codes and Default Rates** Before we can add hourly billing to a case file, we must first configure a service code to allow…"
url: "https://casemasterpro.com/help-documentation/how-to-set-up-hourly-billing/"
updated: "2026-05-07"
category: Accounting
tags:
  - Client Billing
  - Client Correspondence
  - Client Invoicing
  - Client Payments
  - Client Remittance
  - Client Settings
  - Company Settings
---

# How to Set Up and Enter Hourly Billing

[![](https://casemasterpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/print-to-pdf-50.png)](https://casemasterpro.com/helpdocs/CMPOnline%20How%20to%20Set%20Up%20Hourly%20Billing.pdf)

This document details how to configure service codes and set up hourly billing.

## **Configuring Service Codes and Default Rates**

Before we can add hourly billing to a case file, we must first configure a service code to allow for hourly billing. To do this:

- Navigate to Administration > Lookups > Financial > Service Codes.
- We can view all current hourly service codes by searching for “Hourly” in the search bar above.
- Click “Add New” or double click to begin editing a service code.
- Now configure all required fields in addition to the following fields related to hourly billing:
  - Time - Which sets a default time (in hours) for the service code to default to.
  - Amount - Which sets a default amount for the service code to default to.
- Click “Save”.
- Navigate to Contacts > Clients > *Select a Client* > Settings > Billing.
- To set a bill rate, per user, for the client, click “Add New”.
- Select the User or User Group you would like to set a rate for.
- Enter the rate.
- Click “Save”.

![](https://casemasterpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hourly-Billing-01-1024x571.png)

## **Adding Hourly Billing**

Once hourly billing is configured, we can add it to a case file by completing the following steps:

- Navigate to Case File > Main > Settings.
- Ensure “Hourly Case?” is checked.
- Click on the billing timer, located at the top of the page.
- Click the “Start” icon in the billing timer section.

![](https://casemasterpro.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Hourly-Billing-02.png)

- While the timer runs, work the case file as needed. This timer will now run continuously, no matter which page you navigate to within Case Master Pro.
- Once completed, click the Pause button, then the Bill button.
- You will now be brought to the billing screen.
- You can either click save if all is correct or edit the Add Billing pop-up as needed by selecting a new service code or amount.

## How to Set Up Hourly Billing Video Highlight

[CMPOnline - How to Set Up Hourly Billing](https://www.youtube.com/embed/0VB17Sd7HJc?feature=oembed&enablejsapi=1&origin=https://casemasterpro.com)