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Add an Authorization to a Person or Patient Profile

After you add insurance information to a person or patient's profile, you can add an authorization code. Some practices require that you attach an authorization code to a patient's chart before performing a medical procedure.
  1. In the Insurance Listing section of the Demographics tab, select the Open Menu and then select Authorization.
    The Authorization Listing window appears.
  2. Select the open menu and then select New.
    The Authorization Code Tracking window appears.
  3. Enter data in the following required fields:
    • Authorization Code
    • Effective Date
    • Expiration Date
  4. Enter any additional information.
  5. Select OK.