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  1. ICD-10 updates effective October 1, 2022

    ICD-10 Updates The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have finalized the 2023 release of ICD-10 codes. The codes will be in effect from October 1, 2022, through September 30, 2023. This year's update includes 1,176 new d...
  2. Credentialing vs. Enrollment: What is the difference?

    Credentialing and Enrollment When applying to become "in-network" with a health insurance payer, the process contains several distinct parts including credentialing and enrollment. Let's discuss each of these so you will know what to e...
  3. Checking In for an Appointment with OnPatient

    Patients can use OnPatient to check in before their appointments. During the check-in process, patients can enter/update their information, answer questions, and sign here for more information. You can customize the check-in interface to...
  4. Archive and Restore a Form Updated

    Learn about the direct archive feature for clinical form management.
  5. Using Custom Demographics to Record Attorney Information

    You can use DrChrono's custom demographics feature to add fields to the patient's chart to document attorney information. Go to Account > Custom Fields . Select Patient Demographics from the menu on the left. ...
  6. Schedule III and IV Refill Maximums

    Note: The effective date for controlled substances listed in Schdeule III or IV for New Rx cannot exceed 6 months. This include responses and change responses for Renewal, Replace, RxChange and Approved. A text warning will display stating, "The D...
  7. How do I know who scheduled an appointment?

    If you need to know which provider or staff member created an appointment, you can find out on the schedule. Hover over the appointment and the appointment information will be displayed on the left-hand side of the screen. If a patient sc...
  8. Batch Ordering Schedule II Controlled Substances

    If you need to order a schedule II controlled substance medication for a 90-day supply, for example for patients who maintain the same prescription, you can do so using the Batch button when sending a prescription from a patient's chart. This will...
  9. Prescribing with your Narcotics Addition DEA Number (NADEAN)

    If you prescribe medications for narcotics addiction, you can enter your NADEAN by going to Account > Provider Settings and selecting the eRx Info tab. Once entered, your NADEAN will transmit with your prescription. When prescribing, t...
  10. Getting Started with Billing Acronyms

    Medical Billing (also known as RCM- Revenue Cycle Management) uses an alphabet soup of acronyms. Let's start by defining the codes used to build and bill medical claims. CPT - Current Procedural Terminology - codes used to repo...