technically everything on your W-2 is 'from the employer' ... that is the $6900 (even though you contributed most if it)
but contributions can also be made to the HSA outside of your paycheck - most don't realize that - and THAT is what TT is trying to capture..... from your description, leave this area at zero (i.e. don't input the $1000 you are trying to as decribed below) because you did not contribute anything outside your paycheck. that will solve your problem correctly
