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Add a New Problem to a Patient's Problem List

Before you begin

Ensure that you have selected the Specialty and Visit Type as Care Management.
  1. On the Care Transitions tab, expand the Problem List after Discharge panel, and then click Add.
    The Problems window opens.
  2. Click Add Problem.
    A search window appears.
    Add Problem Window

  3. Search for the problem by typing a full or partial name of the problem in the search box.
  4. Click the desired problem.
  5. Click Select to display and add any additional details.
  6. Make any necessary changes to the problem.
  7. Click Accept to add the problem to the list.
    The following options are also available:
    Options List

    • Re-Code: to change or edit the problem code.
    • Resolve: to set resolve date for the problem.
    • Set Chronic: to add the problem to the patient’s chronic problems.
    • Delete: to remove the problem.
    • Resources: available information about the problem from different resources.
    • View/Add Notes: to view or add any notes with regards to the problem.
    • View History: to view a list of problem history.
    • Reconcile: launches the Clinical Reconciliation tool.
    • Add to Billing ICD List: to add problem to Billing ICD list.
    • Add to My Tracked Problems: to add problem to the list for easy tracking.
    • Remove from My Tracked Problems: to remove problem from My Tracked Problem list.