How to change the description of a code?

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How to change the description of a code?

Post by fishdrzig » Sat Feb 28, 2009 2:04 pm

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?

Post by jordansparks » Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:34 pm

In the procedurecode edit window, there's a box for layman's term.
http://www.open-dent.com/manual/procedurecodeedit.html
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Re: How to change the description of a code?

Post by fishdrzig » Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:03 am

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

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Re: How to change the description of a code?

Post by Jorgebon » Sun Mar 01, 2009 9:10 am

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.
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Re: How to change the description of a code?

Post by fishdrzig » Sun Mar 01, 2009 12:33 pm

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?

Post by jordansparks » Sun Mar 01, 2009 3:34 pm

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?
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Re: How to change the description of a code?

Post by fishdrzig » Mon Mar 02, 2009 4:20 am

Yes Jordan, you are right, I was in the wrong window. Thanks

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Re: How to change the description of a code?

Post by Jorgebon » Mon Mar 02, 2009 11:28 am

Sorry about the wrong version number. I should have written 6.4.12.
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Re: How to change the description of a code?

Post by fishdrzig » Tue Mar 03, 2009 4:12 am

No problem Jorge, thanks for your help as always.

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