Adding a multi-code

You can add multi-codes to meet your specific needs.

To add 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.   Click New.

The Multi-Code Editor dialog box appears.

3.   Do the following:

·        Description – Type a description of up to 31 characters for the multi-code that you are adding.

·        Multi-Code – Type three alphanumeric characters to represent the code that you are adding.

·        Abbrev. Desc. – Type an abbreviated description of up to nine characters.

·        Appointment Type – Select an appropriate appointment type from the list.

·        Type – Select Standard or Bridge.

4.   Set the length of time required to complete this group of procedures.

5.   Click Add.

The Add Code dialog box appears.

6.   Select CDA Code, and then do one of the following:

·        Type the CDA code.

·        Click the corresponding 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.

7.   To save your changes, click OK, and as necessary, repeat steps 5 through 7 to complete adding procedure codes.

8.   When you have finished adding procedure codes, click OK to close the Multi-Code Editor dialog box and save the multi-code you created.

The multi-code is added to your database.