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Configure Region-Specific Diagnosis Codes

A variety of findings have more than one associated diagnosis code, and it varies based on the location specified. For example, a finding of basal cell carcinoma has a wide range of diagnosis codes based on where on the body it is diagnosed.

During the configuration, you identify a default code for the finding and then the necessary region-specific codes. The default code is applied in all regions on the exam tools and not region-specific code.

  1. On the GET template, select the icon.
    The Options and Setting menu opens.
  2. From the menu, select Settings.
    The Graphical Exam Tool -Settings window opens.
  3. Select the Profiles tab.
  4. In the Profiles pane select derm_exam.
    The properties for the derm_exam profile appear in the Properties pane.
  5. In Settings, select Findings and then select the ellipsis button.
    The derm_exam window opens and displays the defined findings for the profile in the Members pane. The currently used findings columns are indicated by a check.
  6. Select the finding that you want to configure or change in the Members pane.
    The properties for the selected finding appear on the right.
  7. In Settings, type a diagnosis code in Dx Code.
    The value set is the default code for this finding.
  8. Click the Region Dx Codes button.
    The Region DX Codes window opens. The default diagnosis code appears in Dx Code.

    1. To select another finding, click the Finding list and select the required finding.
    2. Click the Exam Tool list and select an exam tool for the specific diagnosis code.
      The window is filled with the regions on that exam tools and any defined codes for each region.

    3. To add a code to a region, click ICD-10-CM and type the code.
    4. When your changes are complete, click Close.
  9. Click OK.
  10. Click Save and then click Close.