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Set Up the Practice as an ASC in the Locations System Master File

The Ophthalmology ASC practice is required to be set up as an ASC Center in the Locations system master file. Before beginning to enter patient information for Ophthalmology ASC, you must select your ASC Center in the top toolbar as the Location.

  1. In File Maintenance, click Locations under Master Files - System to open the Locations List window.
  2. Click the Menu icon below the Locations List Search field and select New ... to open the Add Location Information tabs.
    location system master file

  3. On the Location Defaults tab, enter name, address, and contact information for the location.
  4. Select the following check boxes:
    • Internal Location- this is used to set up cross-references between location and provider in NextGen® Enterprise EHR; a location must be an internal location in order to cross-reference the location with providers in the Providers table.
    • Display in Scheduling - this is used to have the location display in NextGen® Enterprise PM as a service location for scheduling
    • Facility Location - select to have the location appear as an available facility in Create Encounter and Encounter Maintenance screens.
  5. Place of service – Select Ambulatory Surgical Center from the Place Of Service list.
  6. Practices- Select the practice this location is to be attached to.
  7. Click OK when you have completed entering information for the practice location.
  8. Click Close to close the Locations Search window.
    location list window