Using Encounter Shortcuts

An encounter shortcut represents a group of commonly posted data. Using an encounter shortcut, you can group a set of procedures that are frequently associated with a specific diagnosis, as well as prescriptions, letters, and recalls.

You can also use shortcuts for the InfoUnPlugged module and the optical ticket scanning module.

To add an encounter shortcut:

1. Select Tables > Encounter Shortcuts. The Encounter Shortcut Search window is displayed.

2. Click New. The Encounter Shortcuts Entry window is displayed.

3. In the General Information section, define the shortcut by typing the following information:

4. CodeCodeType a code up to three characters long. The code should be as descriptive as possible.

5. DescriptionDescriptionType a description for the code.

4. In the Diagnosis section, add information in the following fields:

5. PrimaryPrimaryType a primary diagnosis code and click the ellipsis button to display the Diagnosis Code Search window and select the code.

6. SecondarySecondaryType a secondary diagnosis code and click the ellipsis button to display the Diagnosis Code Search window and select the code.

5. Click New and select an option from the drop-down list.

6. Click Ok. A search window for the option you selected is displayed.

7. In the search window, type search criteria in the search fields and click Find. The records matching your search criteria are displayed on the left side of the search window.

8. Double-click a record to add it to the Encounter Shortcuts Entry window.

9. Repeat steps 5 through 8 for each option you want to add to the encounter shortcut.

10. Click Ok.

Editing, Deleting, and Printing Encounter Shortcuts

• Select a shortcut and click Edit or Delete. You are prompted to confirm the action.

• Click Print. The Print window is displayed. Click Preview to view the list of shortcuts prior to printing, or click Print to generate the list.