Setting up ICD-9-CM codes

Easy Dental does not come pre-loaded with the ICD-9-CM or ICD-10-CM codes; however, they are available for download free of cost from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website (http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/icd/icd10cm.htm). You must add these codes manually. You can get information on the codes and descriptions you can add using reference books provided by the AMA. Please contact your local chapter of the AMA for assistance.

To set up ICD-9-CM codes

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 ICD-9-CM tab.

4.   Type the ICD-9-CM code and its description in the Code and Description fields respectively, and then click Add.

Note: You can enter up to 50 characters in the Description field. You can add a total of 432 ICD-9-CM diagnostic codes.

5.   Repeat the process for any ICD-9-CM codes that you need to add or change.

6.   When you have finished adding codes, click Save, and then click Close.