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1.To enter a new problem, begin typing the problem description in the Add Problem search box. From the search results list that appears, select the appropriate problem.

 

2.The Diagnosis Refinement tool will display to assist in selecting a specific ICD code for the problem. Select Refine to narrow down the list of ICD codes. Select the Diagnosis Attributes that apply, and then select the appropriate ICD code from the Refinement Options list. Then select Save to display the ICD code.

 

NOTE: If a problem has not been refined to a specific ICD code, it will display in yellow and may be selected to display the Refinement tool just like when a new problem is added to allow the user to refine the ICD Code.

 

3.Use the drop-down to select the status of the problem (Active, Historic, or Provisional).

 

NOTE: When a problem's status is changed to Historic, the Resolved date will auto fill with the date the problem the status was changed. If the Historic status of a problem is changed to Active,  the Resolved date will automatically be removed.

 

4.Select Save to add the new problem to the card.

 

NOTE: If a problem is added more than once, the message "Diagnosis (insert problem name) exists, select a different diagnosis" will display alerting the user the problem already exists.