Adding a Diagnosis Code
To add a diagnosis code:
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From the Reference tab menu, click the Diagnosis List Code hyperlink.
The system shows the Diagnosis Codes page.
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Select Add.
The system displays the Diagnosis Code dialog. All fields are required except as noted.
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Enter the new diagnosis code in the Diagnosis Code field.
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Select the diagnosis category from the Category drop-down.
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Enter a short description of the diagnosis code in the Short Description text box.
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Enter a fuller description in the Long Description text box.
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Select the gender choice from the Gender drop-down.
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Enter or select the start date in the Start Date field.
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Enter or select the end date in the End Date field (optional).
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Select OK.
The system exits to the Diagnosis Codes page where the new diagnosis code is now displayed with the status of “In Review.”
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To view the added code from the Diagnosis Codes page, select Status from the Filter By drop-down, type “In Review” in the adjacent search field, and click Go.
The system displays the list of diagnosis codes that are in “In Review” status including the code you just added.
Related Topics
Viewing and Modifying Diagnosis Codes