If you want to use diagnostic tests that are different from those packaged with the system, there is a recommended procedure.
- Hide the original diagnostic test record on the test ordering template:
- Highlight the row in the grid with the test to be updated.
- Click Update.
The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Tests Setup template opens and displays details for the test in the edit fields above the grid.
- Select the Hide on test ordering popup check box.
- Click Update.
The grid refreshes to display the row for the test with the updated details. The edit fields are cleared.
- Add the new diagnostic test record with modifications:
- Click Add.
The Ophthalmic Diagnostic Tests Setup template opens and displays details for the test in the edit fields above the grid.
- Enter a value for Billing/Test code.
This test code must be listed in the NextGen Compendium if this test is to be sent to the Order module.
- Enter a value for Test type by clicking the field and select from the Procedures search window or type free text.
This is the description that displays on the Order Tests – OPH template.
- Select a category by clicking the Category field and selecting a category from the DB picklist.
The
Category DB picklist that is maintained on the
Custom DB Picklists system template.
The Edit field is read-only and automatically fills with the value U when you add a new test to the data set.
- Select a Billing type: Bilateral, Unilateral, or Not billable
- To select the vendor and vendor ID, click the Vendor field and select a value from the DB picklist.
The Vendor field displays the selected vendor name, and the ID field automatically displays the ID code associated with the vendor. A vendor and vendor ID is required when you select the Send to module check box.
- Select other options for the test:
- Send to module
- Computerized provider order entry
- Use TC and 26 modifiers
- Hide on test ordering popup
- Click Add.
The grid refreshes to display a new row for the modified test with the updated details.
- Click Close.
