Add a Cast or Splint Code

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Add Waterproofing to a Cast or Splint

You can add waterproofing to a cast or splint, using the fields below the WP Tape, # Rolls, and WP Liner columns of the grid. Note: If waterproofing is not enabled, these fields will be grayed out on the configuration template (and on the medical record template). To enable waterproofing, open the Waterproofing panel and select the Enable cast waterproofing check box. There must also be entries in the Waterproofing grid. On the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template, expand the Cast & Splint panel. Cast and Splint panel on the Cast and Splint Configuration template From the grid, select the desired splint or cast. The values for the selected record appear in the corresponding fields below the grid. Select the waterproofing codes in the WP Tape and WP Liner fields. Enter in a default number of rolls for selected WP Tape. This number fills the field on the medical record template when waterproofing is selected. It can be changed on the medical record template if a different quanti

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Change Code Display Order

The cast and splint grid is sorted by type, body part, and then description. You can change the order in which you want the items to display. On the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template, expand the Cast & Splint panel. Select the desired cast or splint from the grid. Use the up and down arrows to the right of the grid to move the item to the desired position. Note: Once you have changed the order, any newly added casts/splints appear at the bottom and must be manually moved to desired position. Parent topic: Manage Cast and Splint Codes

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Remove Codes from a Cast or Splint

You can remove the codes from cast or splint that is not used or billed out by your practice. On the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template, expand the Cast & Splint panel. Select the desired cast or splint in the grid. The selected item displays a check mark in the first column. Click Delete. Parent topic: Manage Cast and Splint Codes

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Manage Cast and Splint Codes

You can manage cast and splint supply codes, and waterproofing codes that are billed through the NextGen® Orthopedic Suite templates from the Cast & Splint panel of the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template. Cast and Splint panel on the Cast and Splint Configuration template Add a Cast or Splint Code Add Waterproofing to a Cast or Splint Remove Codes from a Cast or Splint Change Code Display Order Parent topic: Cast and Splint Configuration

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Cast and Splint Configuration

You can configure cast and splint application codes and supply codes used throughout the NextGen® Orthopedic Suite templates from the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template. You can also enable waterproofing and tie it to specific casts, as well as set a default for the number of rolls used on a specific cast on the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template. Note: The Cast & Splint Configuration template comes pre-loaded with the existing cast and splint codes. These codes need to be built in the SIM Library for the practice to be able to bill for these items. This template has Cast & Splint and Waterproofing panels. Cast and Splint Configuration template Manage Cast and Splint Codes Manage Waterproofing Codes for Cast and Splints Parent topic: Configuring NextGen Orthopedic Suite

NextGen® Orthopedic Suite Help 80.2.14.0

Add a Waterproofing Code

The waterproofing grid comes pre-loaded with a tape and liner code. You can add additional codes for tape and liners to be used throughout the NextGen® Orthopedic Suite. On the Cast & Splint Configuration practice template, expand the Waterproofing panel. Select Enable cast waterproofing check box. In the field below the Type column of the grid, select the waterproofing type. Click the field below Description column of the grid. The Select a waterproofing code window opens. Waterproofing panel on the Cast and Splint Configuration template Do one of the following: Search by description by entering any part of the description in the Description field. Search by procedure code by entering the code in the Procedure field. Select the desired item. The selected description and code for the selected item appear in the corresponding fields. Click OK. The Select a waterproofing code window is closed and the selected code and description appear in the corresponding fields below the grid. Click A

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