How to change the description of a code?
How to change the description of a code?
How can I change the description of a code so it shows up in layman's terms so the patient can understand what we are trying to treatment plan? thanks
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Re: How to change the description of a code?
In the procedurecode edit window, there's a box for layman's term.
http://www.open-dent.com/manual/procedurecodeedit.html
http://www.open-dent.com/manual/procedurecodeedit.html
Jordan Sparks, DMD
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Re: How to change the description of a code?
I thought that was how, but in the Procedure Edit window in v6.411, the box for description stays pink and I am unable to edit? Any suggestions? Thanks
Re: How to change the description of a code?
I'm on version 6.12. It works fine here. You should not delete the original "official" description under Lists/ProcedureCodes/Procedure edit. You add the layman's term and it will show in the Progress Notes and in the Treatment Plan Module. The "official term" will still show in the Procedure Edit window when you double click on a procedure.
Jorge Bonilla, DMD
Jorge Bonilla, DMD
Jorge Bonilla DMD
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Open Dental user since May 2005
Re: How to change the description of a code?
I guess I will need to update to 6.12. to make this work. While on this update subject, I just finished all my Auto Notes and Medications, if I do update, will I lose everything? Does anyone know? Thanks
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Re: How to change the description of a code?
There isn't a 6.12. You should upgrade to 6.4.13, but that won't change the way the procedure code edit window works.
Rereading your last message, I think you are in the wrong window. The Procedure CODE edit window, NOT the Procedure edit window. Did you look at the link I posted?
Rereading your last message, I think you are in the wrong window. The Procedure CODE edit window, NOT the Procedure edit window. Did you look at the link I posted?
Jordan Sparks, DMD
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Re: How to change the description of a code?
Yes Jordan, you are right, I was in the wrong window. Thanks
Re: How to change the description of a code?
Sorry about the wrong version number. I should have written 6.4.12.
Jorge Bonilla, DMD
Jorge Bonilla, DMD
Jorge Bonilla DMD
Open Dental user since May 2005
Open Dental user since May 2005
Re: How to change the description of a code?
No problem Jorge, thanks for your help as always.