ONC Update 2025: Patient Allergy List

DrChrono has improved how allergies and intolerances are recorded in the system to meet new healthcare standards for USCDI v3 (United States Core Data for Interoperability). Specifically, this update will ensure allergy data aligns with the latest interoperability and data exchange requirements.

Why This Update Matters 

• Make it easier to document patient allergies completely and accurately
• Help ensure critical allergy information transfers correctly when sharing records with other healthcare providers
• Enhance patient safety by improving how allergy information is captured and displayed

What Has Changed

Users will see new or updated fields when recording allergies and intolerances. These changes are designed to make allergy documentation more thorough and standardized.

Let's take a closer look!

Web | Mobile

Web

Requirement	Update
Verification status field	located in the add/ edit allergy screens within the allergy chart tab allows users to specify the confirmation status of allergens documented in the system single select dropdown menu includes null/blank unconfirmed confirmed refuted entered in error
Snomed CT code field	provide a unique numerical identifier for each specific allergen or allergic reaction located in patient allergy list under the allergy snomed code column
Reaction field	The reaction field records the specific symptoms or adverse effects the patient experiences when exposed to the allergen

Mobile 

• From the appointment list, choose the patient's name
• Tap the patient name to display the dropdown
• Choose Allergies under the patient column
• Tap applicable fields to view options