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Document Urethral Dilation Procedures

On the Urethral Dilation - Procedure template, you can document the details of the urethral dilation procedure including pre-procedure care, procedure findings, and post procedure details.
  1. On the SOAP template, select the Procedures link.
    The Procedures template opens.
  2. In the Genitourinary section, click Urethral Dilation .
    The Urethral Dilation - Procedure template opens.
    Urethral Dilation - Procedure

  3. In the Indication section, do the following:
    1. Click Description, and select the diagnosis.
      The code is automatically filled.
    2. Click Status, and select the diagnosis status from the list.
      The gender is automatically filled.
  4. To enter a saved default set, click Quick Load and Save.
  5. In the Pre-procedure care section, select the appropriate check boxes after explaining the procedure details to the patient.
  6. Select the episode.
  7. In the Procedure section, do the following:
    1. Specify the urethral stricture location and size.
    2. Select Patient prepped and draped in the usual sterile fashion.
    3. Select the method by which urethral dilation is performed.
    4. Enter the anesthesia details.
    5. To enter other procedure details, click Other Procedure and Code.
  8. Enter the post-procedure and follow-up details.
  9. Enter any additional information in Comments.
  10. To submit the procedure charges, click Submit to Superbill.
  11. Click Save & Close.