Editing diagnostic codes

You can attach diagnostic codes to completed or treatment-planned procedures, as well as cross code them with ADA codes. The diagnostic codes print on the 2000 ADA claim form (J590). To edit a diagnostic code, complete the following steps. For information on how to attach diagnostic codes to completed or treatment-planned work, see Accounts and Treatment Plans.

To edit a diagnostic code

1.   In the Patient Banner, click the Settings button.

The Settings dialog box appears.

2.   In the Practice Setup list, click Procedure Code Setup.

The Procedure List dialog box appears.

3.   Click the Dental Diagnostic Codes tab.

A list of available diagnostic code categories appears.

4.   Select Diseases/Diagnoses from the list, select the diagnostic code that you want to edit, and then click Edit.

The Dental Diagnostic Code Editor - Existing dialog box appears.

5.   Edit the code as necessary.

6.   To save your changes, click Save, and then do one of the following:

·        To edit the next code, click Next Code.

·        To exit, click Close.