Due to licensing issues, Dentrix Enterprise does not come with the dental diagnostic codes set up. These codes must be manually added to the program.
Note: Information on the codes and descriptions can be obtained using reference books provided by the ADA. Please contact your local chapter of the American Dental Association for assistance.
To add a dental diagnostic code
In the Procedure Code Setup dialog box, select the Dental Diagnostic Codes tab.
In the Diagnostic Code Category list, select a category
The corresponding diagnostic codes appear in the list to the right.
Click New.
The Dental Diagnostic Code Editor - New dialog box appears.
Set up the following options:
Description - The description for this diagnostic code is displayed in most of the Dentrix Enterprise modules and on insurance claims, billing statements, and various reports.
Diagnostic Code - The standard ADA dental diagnostic code is displayed in most of the Dentrix Enterprise modules and on insurance claims and some reports that are run by procedure range.
Remove Tooth - With this checkbox selected, when this diagnostic code is charted, the corresponding tooth is removed from the graphical chart in Chart.
Diagnostic Category - The category for this diagnostic code. If you selected a category in step 2, that category is selected by default; otherwise, the [None] category is selected by default. In the Practice Definitions, you can customize the diagnostic code categories to fit your practice's needs.
Treatment Area - The treatment area that corresponds to the area of the mouth to which this diagnostic code applies. Select one of the following options:
Surface - Applies to one surface of a tooth.
Tooth - Applies to a tooth.
Mouth - Applies to the whole mouth, no specific area in the mouth (such as for a product that you sell), or possibly a tooth range.
Root - Applies to a tooth.
Quadrant - Applies to a quadrant in the mouth (for example, UL for the upper-left quadrant).
Sextant - Applies to a sextant in the mouth (for example, S1 for the first sextant).
Arch - Applies to an arch in the mouth (for example, upper or maxillary).
Other.
Paint Type - The paint type that indicates how the diagnostic code will be painted on the graphical chart in Chart. Select a paint type or [None].
Note: You can define paint types in the Practice Definitions.
Diagnostic Code Notes - A diagnostic code can have a progress note. Before you can add a progress note, you must first save the diagnostic code, and then close the Dental Diagnostic Code Editor - New dialog box; then, you can edit the diagnostic code to add the progress note.
Click Save.
A confirmation message appears
Click Yes.