It would be in addition to any original refund. The refund meter on the screen only shows the differences in changes from your original and your amendment. When you print the 1040X to file it, you will see this breakdown. So, if you were expecting a $1,000 refund from your original return, and then you amended your return and the refund meter shows $200. You will first get your $1,000 refund on the normal timetable and then you will get the $200 separately. It takes up to 16 weeks to process amended returns and any refund would be via paper check.