You can edit multi-codes to meet your specific needs.
To edit a multi-code
1. From the Maintenance menu in the Office Manager, point to Practice Setup, and then click Multi-Code Setup.
The Multi-Code Setup dialog box appears.
2. Select the multi-code that you want to edit and then click Edit.
The Multi-Code Editor dialog box appears.
3. If necessary, do one or all of the following:
Type a new description of up to 31 characters for the multi-code that you are editing.
Type three new alphanumeric characters to represent the code that you are editing.
Note: You must assign a unique five-character code to each multi-code. Dentrix automatically assigns "xx" as the first two characters.
Type an abbreviated description of up to nine characters in the Abbrev. Desc. field.
Select an appropriate appointment type from the list.
Set the length of time required to complete this group of procedures.
Under Type, select Standard or Bridge.
4. Do one or more of the following:
To add a procedure code to the multi-code, click Add.
The Add Code dialog box appears.
To edit a procedure code in the multi-code, select it and then click Edit.
The Edit Code dialog box appears.
To delete a code from the multi-code, select it, and then click Delete.
5. If you are adding or editing a code, select CDA Code, and then do one of the following:
Type the CDA code.
Click the search button, select the appropriate code from the list, and click OK.
Note: Depending on the procedure code you selected, a group box appears allowing you to select the surfaces, quadrant, or sextant appropriate to the procedure code. Multi-codes consisting of one or more procedures that require additional treatment information, such as a tooth number, are flagged with an asterisk (*) in the Procedure Codes List. You must supply this additional information before you can post a multi-code.
6. To save your changes, click OK, and as necessary, repeat steps 4 through 5 to complete editing the selected multi-code.
7. To close the Multi-Code Editor dialog box and save your changes, click OK.