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Does anyone know if it is possible to add conditions to the Auto Code list?

Like for example, a condition for a specific tooth or tooth range would be good, or add quadrants to the conditions that can be assigned to a specific procedure code.

I have yet to see an impacted tooth that is not a third molar that needed extraction to be coded as D7240 or D7230, maybe D7220 but not usually; what is most commonly used here at the office is D7210 for all surgical extractions of erupted permanent teeth, D7140 for extraction of permanent teeth not requiring surgical incisions, and lastly D7111 for extraction of primary teeth.

I have been playing around with the autocodes and procedure buttons but have not been able to assing a specific code exclusively to a certain tooth number.

this is also a good idea when working with procedure codes for root cannals, the ability to limit for example D3310 and D3346 to anterior teeth would help prevent error in coding as it is open right now to be able to code those procedures for bicuspids or molar teeth, this would be a great implementation specially when billing the insurance companies to prevent claim rejection and re-submittal.

hope someone can help with this and if it not yet implemented then i will turn this into a feature request.

Great software!

We have auto codes for assisting users with adding the correct code for the tooth/range/surface selected, however the auto codes cannot be applied to a specific tooth: http://opendental.com/manual/autocode.html
There is not a way to set up a condition specifically, however we do have 'Condition' listed as one of the Entry Status' (Treatment Plan,Complete, Referred etc.). You could set up a Procedure Button for the codes you wish to add and simply change the entry status to Condition before clicking the button.
If you need help setting this up, please don't hesitate to contact us. We'll be happy to show you. We'll also be able to show you the limitations and help with that feature request if it's needed.