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Installing and Upgrading
OfficeMate/ExamWRITER System Requirements
Installing OfficeMate/ExamWRITER for New Users
Upgrading OfficeMate/ExamWRITER for Existing Users
Updating OfficeMate/ExamWRITER 15 with Autoupdate
Migrating to a New OfficeMate Server
Upgrading on a Terminal Server
Activating OfficeMate/ExamWRITER
Opening OfficeMate/ExamWRITER
Installing the Equipment Interface
Previous Installation Instructions
Migrating from OfficeMate/ExamWRITER to Encompass/Eyefinity EHR
OfficeMate/ExamWRITER to Encompass Guide
Setting Up
Setting Up Security
Understanding Security
Creating, Modifying, and Copying Security Roles
Assigning Roles and Passwords to Users
Setting Up Security Preferences
Setting Up OfficeMate
Changing the Posting Date
Setting Up the Printer
Maintaining Locations for OfficeMate
Maintaining Business Names for OfficeMate
Maintaining Vendors
Deactivating Vendors and Labs
Customizing OfficeMate
Maintaining Providers, Staff, and Other Resources for OfficeMate
Importing Provider Signatures into OfficeMate/ExamWRITER
Maintaining Add-In Programs
Setting Up Preferences for OfficeMate
Using the Lens Product Loader
Using the Contact Lens Loader
Setting Up Sales Tax Codes
Setting Up Location Inventory Preferences
Setting Up Discounts & Packages
Setting Up Recall Schedules
Managing Inventory Information
Setting Up Inventory
Recording Product Inventory Details
Setting Up the General Ledger Interface
Checklists
Role-Based Security User Checklist
Attributes User Checklist
UB04 Setup User Checklist
OfficeMate VSP Interface User Checklist
Reports User Checklist
Setting Up TriZetto Claim File Locations
Setting up ExamWRITER
Maintaining Business Names for ExamWRITER
Maintaining Providers, Staff, and Other Resources for ExamWRITER
Importing Provider Signatures into OfficeMate/ExamWRITER
Customizing ExamWRITER
Maintaining Locations for ExamWRITER
Setting Up Preferences for ExamWRITER
Setting Up Correspondent Information
Setting Up Product and Service Information in ExamWRITER
Maintaining Medication and Allergen Information
Creating and Modifying Templates
Customizing Exam Data, Exam Text, and Auto Letter Sequences
Encrypting & Decrypting the Database
Auditing Activities
Managing Auditable Transactions
Viewing and Printing Audit Logs
Understanding the Audit Log
Setting Up Product & Service Information in OfficeMate
Setting Up Insurance Carriers & Plans
Understanding the Insurance Carriers & Plans
Setting Up Insurance Codes, Modifiers, and Attributes
Setting Up Insurance Carriers
Setting Up Insurance Plans
Setting Up Plan Detailed Benefits
Setting Up Plan Maximum Allotments
Setting Up Preferences for OfficeMate
Attaching Electronic Documents to Insurance Carriers & Plans
Using FrameMate
Setting Up the VSP Interface
Preparing for the OfficeMate VSP Interface
Activating the VSP Interface with Eyefinity
Turning the VSP Interface On or Off
Using the VSP Setup Assistant
Setting Up the OfficeMate VSP Interface Manually
Setting Up Product Attribute Pricing
Loading Lens Products into OfficeMate
Downloading VSP Lists
Loading Frame Products into OfficeMate
Mapping Products
Using the VSP Product Mapping Utility to Map Multiple Products
Using the Products Module to Map Individual Products
Setting Up Service Attributes
Turning On the VSP Interface
Using FrameMate
Opening FrameMate
Using the FRAMES SPEX UPC CD-ROM & On Demand Electronic Download
Using the FRAMES Quarterly CD-ROM
Transferring & Loading Frames into the OfficeMate Products Database
Viewing Frame Information
Deleting Manufacturers
Backing Up & Restoring Data
Determining Your Database Type
Determining Your SQL Database Server and Name
Determining the Location of Your DATA Folder
Automatically Backing Up Databases
Choosing an Automatic Backup Method
Automatically Backing Up an Access Database
Automatically Backing Up a SQL Database
Manually Backing Up Databases
Preparing for a Manual Backup
Manually Backing Up an Access Database
Manually Backing Up a SQL Database
Restoring Databases
SQL Server Database Maintenance Best Practices
Managing Data and Log Files
Updating Statistics
Detecting Corruption
Backing Up Data
Sharing Folders
Sharing Folders on Windows 10
Sharing Folders on Windows 8
Sharing Folders on Windows 7
Sharing Folders and Assigning Permissions on Windows Server 2016, Standard Edition
Mapping Network Drives
Mapping Network Drives on Windows 10
Mapping Network Drives on Windows 8
Mapping Network Drives on Windows 7
Setting Up DYMO LabelWriter with Terminal Services
Using OfficeMate
Navigation Schemes in OfficeMate
Logging Into and Out of OfficeMate
Changing Your Password
Renewing Your Maintenance & Support Agreement
Managing Patient Records
Creating and Opening Patient Records
Recording Patient Information
Recording Demographic Information
Recording Insurance Information
Recording Additional Insurance Claim Information
Recording Insurance Eligibility and Authorizations
Recording Marketing Information
Recording Patient Notes
Recording and Reviewing Recall Information
Recording Financial Information
Viewing and Printing Correspondence History
Recording HIPAA Information
Selecting Letters to Send to a Patient
Attaching Electronic Documents to Patient Records in OfficeMate
Attaching a Photo to Patient Records
Printing Patient Labels
Viewing All Patient Information
Viewing Patient Appointments
Viewing Patient Exams
Viewing & Recording Patient Referrals to Other Providers
Printing One-Click Patient Documents
Deleting Patient Records
Closing Patient Open Charges
Printing Patient Welcome Forms and Batch Routing Slips
Maintaining Product & Service Information
Opening the Products Window
Finding Products and Services
Recording Product Information
Adding or Modifying Products
Adding Additional Information to Products
Itemizing Product Details
Adding Manufacturer SKUs to OfficeMate Product Details
Activating and Deactivating Products
Maintaining Location Inventory Details
Maintaining Product Cost Information
Maintaining Ophthalmic Lens Additional Attributes
Maintaining Ophthalmic Lense VSP Product Mapping
Recording Service Information
Adding or Modifying Services
Activating and Inactivating Services
Adding Additional Information to Services
Itemizing Service Details
Maintaining Service Attributes
Updating Many Products and Services
Ordering and Tracking Prescriptions
Ordering Eyewear
Ordering Soft Contact Lenses
Ordering Soft Contact Lenses with eBuy
Ordering Hard Contact Lenses
Changing the Order Delivery Options
Editing Orders
Tracking, Receiving, & Dispensing Orders in Store Locations
Tracking Orders Between Locations
Viewing Rx Order Statuses
Returning Products
Recalling Patients
Assigning Recall Dates to Patients
Creating Recall Letters
Printing Recall Correspondences
Creating & Recording Fee Slips
Creating and Opening Fee Slips
Recording Information on Fee Slips
Recording Fee Slips with Telehealth Procedures
Holding Fee Slips
Editing Fee Slips
Modifying & Deleting Fee Slips on Hold
Recording Fee Slips and Printing Receipts
Voiding Fee Slips
Viewing & Printing Claim Forms
Scheduling Appointments
Opening and Viewing the Appointment Scheduler
Setting Up the Appointment Scheduler
Searching for Appointments
Scheduling Appointments
Recording Patients Shows and No Shows
Rescheduling Appointments
Copying Appointments
Canceling Appointments
Deleting Appointments
Confirming Appointments
Printing Patient Welcome Forms and Batch Routing Slips
Recording Receipts and Adjustments
Opening a Patient’s Receipts and Adjustments
Applying Payments to Patient Receivables
Refunding Patient Credits
Applying Insurance Payments to Any Open Balances
Applying Insurance Payments to Only Specific Patients
Recording Insurance Payments Using Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA)
Recording Insurance Chargebacks
Adjusting, Transferring, & Writing Off Charges
Adjusting Charges
Transferring Charges
Writing Off Charges
Modifying Payments by Using the Receipt History Window
Using the Patient Ledger
Opening a Patient’s Ledger
Viewing, Editing, & Creating Fee Slips
Viewing & Modifying Receipts
Returning Products
Adjusting Charges on the Ledger
Adjusting Deposits
Adding Additional Data to Fee Slip Line Items
Printing the Patient Ledger
Viewing and Printing Statements
Maintaining Inventory Information
Adjusting Your Inventory
Transferring Inventory to Another Location
Creating and Maintaining Purchase Orders
Creating and Maintaining Purchase Orders from Fee Slips
Creating and Maintaining Purchase Orders from Quantity on Hand
Receiving Purchase Order Inventory Products
Receiving Transferred Inventory
Manually Counting and Recording Your Physical Inventory
Scanning and Recording Your Physical Inventory
Closing Inventory Periods
Processing Insurance Claims
Processing CMS 1500 Claims
Opening the Third Party Processing Window
Maintaining Third-Party Receiver Information
Searching for Insurance Claims
Correcting Errors in Insurance Claims
Recording Additional Information on the CMS 1500 Form and ANSI File
Exporting Insurance Claims
Sending Claims to and Receiving Reports from McKesson
Printing Insurance Claims
Adjusting CMS 1500 Form Margins
Using the Batch History
Releasing and Closing Claims on Hold
Processing UB-04 Claims
Opening the UB-04 Claims Window
Selecting UB-04 Claims
Correcting Errors in UB-04 Claims
Recording Additional Information on the UB-04 Form
Exporting UB-04 Claims
Printing UB-04 Claims
Using the UB-04 Billing History
Reopening and Closing UB-04 Claims on Hold
Using the VSP Interface
Understanding the VSP Interface Workflow
Getting Member Eligibility and VSP Authorization
Recording VSP Orders
Pricing VSP Orders
Recording VSP Fee Slips
Recording Fee Slips for Patients with Temporary Access to the VSP Primary EyeCare Plan
Coordinating Benefits
Researching VSP Insurance Claims & Lab Orders
Submitting Maui Jim Lab Orders & Claims
Creating & Printing Reports & Statements
Opening the Reports & Statements Window
Adding and Removing Reports From Tabs
Creating and Printing Daily Reports
Creating and Printing Weekly Reports
Creating and Printing Monthly Reports
Creating and Printing Yearly Reports
Creating and Printing On Demand Reports
Creating and Printing Internal Marketing Reports
Creating and Printing Statements
Creating an Export File for Statements
Creating an Export File in OfficeMate 12.0 and Below
Creating an Export File in OfficeMate 14.0 and Above
Creating and Printing Business Analysis Reports
Creating & Printing Custom Reports
Opening the Custom Reports Window
Saving Custom Report Settings
Loading Saved Custom Report Settings
Modifying or Deleting Saved Custom Report Settings
Finding Information About Reports by Name
Creating and Printing Custom Aging Reports
Creating and Printing Custom Appointment Reports
Creating and Printing Custom Fee Slip Reports
Creating and Printing Custom Insurance Audit Reports
Creating and Printing Custom Insurance Reports
Creating and Printing Custom Inventory Reports
Creating and Printing Custom Performance Reports
Creating and Printing Custom Production Reports
Using the Report Viewer Window
Viewing the Business Insights Dashboard
Creating and Printing the Exam Analysis Report
Viewing the Report History
List of Reports
Accounts Receivable
Accounts Receivable Variance
Adjustment Register
Aged A/R 30-60-90-120+
Applied Insurance Payment
Applied Payment
Applied Payment Register by Date
Applied Payment Summary
Appointment Schedule
Appointments Scheduled with Insurance
Appointment Utilization
Bad Address List
Billing History
Cancellations, Deletions, and No Shows
Capture Ratio
Cash Reconciliation
Claim Edit Errors
Consignment
Contact Lens Listing
Contact Lens Sales by Patient
Conversion Exception
Daily Transaction Audit
Day Sheet by Provider on Fee Slip
Day Sheet by Provider on Fee Slip by Line Item
Deleted Patients
Deposit Adjustments
Deposit Ticket
Deposit Ticket Summary with Variance
Diagnosis Code Listing
Discount Register
Exam Analysis
Fee Slip
Fee Slip Adjustment and Payment
Fee Slip Audit
Fee Slip Detail
Fee Slip Detail by Resource
Fee Slip Listing
Fee Slips on Hold
Frame Aging
Frame Listing
Frame Sales Detail by Manufacturer
Frame Sales Summary
Frame Stock Status
General Ledger Setup Listing
Gross Profitability by Vendor
Inactive Patient List
Insurance Aging Reports
Insurance Analysis
Insurance Audit
Insurance Charge Back
Insurance Deposit Audit
Insurance Listing
Insurance Profitability
Insurance Charges
Insurance Sales Analysis
Insurance Sales Total
Internal Marketing
Inventory Adjustments
Inventory Profitability
Inventory Transfer
Inventory Turnover
Inventory Valuation
Lab Orders
Lab Orders Outstanding
Lab Orders Dispensed & Follow-Up
Lab Orders Patient Notification
Lab Orders Received and Notified
Labels
Location Inventory
Monthly Production Recap
Monthly Production Summary
New Patient Demographics
New Patient Growth Rate
Open Charges
Ophthalmic Lens Listing
Order Recommendation
Other Product Listing
Patient Aging Reports
Patient Refund of Unapplied Payments
Patient Demographics
Patient List
Patients in Quick List
Patients w/No Recall Date
Patients w/Past Due Recall
Performance - Net Fees
Performance - Net Quantities
Physical Inventory Variance
Post Card
Procedure Code Listing
Product Return Analysis
Product Transaction Details
Production
Production - Location Comparison
Production - Period Comparison
Production - Provider Comparison
Production - Year-to-Year Comparison
Production Summary by Provider on Fee Slip
Production Summary by Provider on Fee Slip Line Item
Productivity Recap
Products Sold
Provider Listing
Purchase Order
Purchase Order - Back Order
Purchase Order Detailed
Purchase Order Summary
Receipts Journal
Receiving History
Re-Do Lab Orders
Refer to Doctor Tracking
Referrals
Referring Physician Listing
Returns And Refunds
Sales Tax
Service Listing
Source and Referral Effectiveness
Statements
Stock Status
Top Selling Frames - Detail
Top Selling Frames - Summary
Transfer Ticket
Transferred Unapplied Ins. Amount
Unapplied Amounts
Vendor Listing
Void Fee Slip Register
Walk-in Sales
Using the General Ledger Interface
Using the General Ledger Interface to Export Transactions
Understanding Inventory Valuation Methods
Standard Costing
Average Costing
Understanding Individual Transaction Postings
Calculating & Reporting Commissions
Getting Started with Commissions
Opening the Commission Calculation and Reporting Window
Setting Commission Parameters
Calculating Commissions
Viewing, Printing, & Exporting Commission Reports
Using the Task Manager, Quick List, & Internal Bulletins
Using the Task Manager in OfficeMate
Using the Quick List in OfficeMate
Creating & Viewing Internal Bulletins
Printing Correspondences
Printing Welcome and Thank-You Correspondences
Printing Referral Correspondences
Printing Recall Correspondences
Printing Birthday Correspondences
Printing Appointment Reminders
Printing Delinquent Correspondences
Printing Service Agreement Renewals
Maintaining Documents
Creating and Modifying Letters
Creating and Modifying Postcards
Processing End of Day
Processing the End of Day
Processing an Express End of Day
Skipping Days Your Location is Closed
Sending VisionWeb Orders with OfficeMate
Activating VisionWeb
Submitting Frame Orders
Submitting Spectacle Orders
Searching for Frames in VisionWeb
Canceling a VisionWeb Order
Invalid Account and Missing Value Warning Descriptions
Setting Up and Using CLX with OfficeMate
Preparing for the CLX Interface
Setting Up the CLX Interface
Using the CLX Interface
Troubleshooting CLX Interface Error
Using ExamWRITER
ExamWRITER Overview
Explanation of Interface Elements
Explanation of Navigation Schemes
Using the Task Manager in ExamWRITER
Using the Quick List in ExamWRITER
Searching in ExamWRITER
Setting Up Patient-Specific Resources
Verifying File Integrity
Modifying & Viewing Patient Information
Modifying and Viewing Patient Demographic Information
Creating Clinical Decision Support Rules and Patient Alerts
Managing Access to Patient Medical Information
Viewing Exam History & Recording Patient Referrals to Other Providers
Viewing Glaucoma Elements
Viewing & Refilling Prescriptions
Viewing Spectacle Prescriptions
Viewing Contact Lens Prescriptions
Attaching Electronic Documents to Patient Records in ExamWRITER
Creating Clinical Summary Documents
Viewing Correspondence History
Viewing Vital Signs
Printing Patient Welcome Forms and Batch Routing Slips
Recording Lab Results
Managing Patient Immunization Information
Creating & Opening Exam Records
Creating New Patient Exam Records
Opening Saved Patient Exam Records
Finding and Changing Exam Information
Changing the Patient Name in an Exam
Recording Chief Complaint Information
Recording Reason for Visit Information
Recording Chief Complaint Information
Recording History of Present Illness (HPI) Information
Modifying Chief Complaint Information
Recording Patient Hx – ROS Information
Recording Patient History Information
Recording Review of Systems Information
Modifying Patient Hx – ROS Information
Recording Vision/Rx Information
Recording Ancillary Testing Information
Recording Spectacle Vision/Rx Information
Recording Contact Lens Vision/Rx Information
Recording Binocular Vision/Rx Information
Recording Examination & Special Testing Information
Recording and Modifying Tonometry Measurements
Viewing Tonometry Measurement History
Recording and Modifying Target IOP Measurements
Recording and Modifying Pachymetry Measurements
Viewing Pachymetry Measurement History
Recording and Modifying Cup Disc Ratio Measurements
Viewing Cup Disc Ratio Measurement History
Recording and Modifying Vital Signs
Recording Retinal Image Information
Recording and Modifying Dilation Orders
Recording and Modifying Confrontation Fields
Recording and Modifying Amsler Studies
Recording Examination Information
Recording Special Testing Information
Modifying Examination and Special Testing Information
Recording Surgery, Plan, & Management Information
Recording Surgery Information
Recording Impressions and Assessments
Recording Plan Information
Writing Medication Prescriptions
Recording Contact Lens Care Regimens
Recording Patient Management Information
Assigning Orders to Patients
Modifying Plan Management Information
Selecting Diagnosis & Procedure Codes
Using Quick Code
Selecting the Codes
Coding a Telehealth Exam
Understanding Telehealth Codes
Printing EMRs, Recalls, Reports, & Letters
Printing EMRs
Printing Recall Correspondences
Creating and Printing the Exam Analysis Report
Printing Diabetes and Glaucoma Letters
Printing a Patient Medications Record
Creating, Modifying, and Viewing Exam Notes
Using ExamDRAW
Creating and Modifying Exam Drawings
Deleting Exam Drawings
Finalizing EMRs
Adding Addendums to EMRs
Using ePrescribing with ExamWRITER
Glossary Definitions
User Definitions
Setting Up ExamWRITER
Verifying New Provider Identity
Opening the ExamWRITER ePrescribing Interface
Using the Patient Advisor Toolbar
Prescribing Medications
Selecting a Practice
Selecting a Default Pharmacy
Sending Prescriptions
Setting Up and Using iPrescribe Authenticator
Using Electronic Prior Authorizations
Managing Prescriptions
Managing Medications
Viewing Medication History
Tracking Adherence to Prescriptions
Viewing Medication Allergies
Viewing Diagnoses
Viewing Pharmacy Messages
Printing Reports
Managing Preferences
Changing the Signature Password
Managing Favorite Prescriptions
Managing Pharmacy Data
Managing Provider Agents
Viewing the Status of ePrescriptions
Viewing the Status of Refills
Viewing Pending Prescriptions
Viewing Prescriptions that Need to be Signed
Viewing Prescriptions with Change Requests
Logging Out
Sharing Information with the Patient and Provider Portal
Understanding the Terminology
Understanding Provider Access to the Portal
Transferring to or Purchasing the Patient and Provider Portal
Registering Your Practice and Verifying Your Identity
Logging into the Provider Portal
Setting Up the Provider Portal
Setting Up Your Direct Mail Address Book
Modifying Practice Information
Modifying Administrative Account Information
Setting Up and Managing Provider Portal Accounts
Setting Up Provider Portal Accounts
Modifying Provider Portal Accounts
Verifying User Names & Changing Passwords
Notifying Providers They Have Secure Messages
Sending Clinical Information to Another Provider
Creating the Transition of Care (TOC) Document
Sending the Transition of Care (TOC) Document
Sending and Receiving Patient Secure Messages
Sending Secure Messages from a Patient’s Profile
Sending Secure Messages from Your Inbox
Reading and Managing Received Secure Messages
Giving Patients Access to Their Clinical Data
Managing Patient Profiles in the Provider Portal
Managing Patient Portal Accounts as an Administrator
Modifying & Viewing Patient Account Information
Adding Authorized Representatives
Resending Patient Welcome Emails
Sending Patient Reset Password Emails
Viewing Incoming/Outgoing Documents
Viewing Incoming Documents
Viewing Incoming Archived Documents
Viewing Incoming Documents for the Logged-In User
Viewing Incoming Archived Documents for the Logged-In User
Viewing the Status of Outgoing Messages
Viewing and Exporting Audit Logs
Opting Patients Out of Notifications in Bulk
Understanding Patient Access to the Portal
Activating Patient Portal Accounts
Logging into the Patient Portal
Viewing Clinical Summaries
Sending Clinical Summaries to Other Providers by Direct Mail
Sending Clinical Summaries to Other Providers & People by Email
Downloading Clinical Summaries
Sending & Receiving Provider Secure Messages
Completing Intake Forms
Changing Patient Portal Account Settings
Viewing Audit Logs
Release Notes
What's New in the Equipment Interface
Connecting to Diagnostic Equipment
Installing the Equipment Interface
Setting Up Equipment Interfaces
Setting Up Serial Cable Interfaces with Terminal Services
Canon Interface
Setting Up the Canon Interface
Capturing Canon Images
Reviewing Canon Images
CenterVue Interface
Setting Up the CenterVue Interface
Capturing CenterVue Images
Reviewing CenterVue Images
Diopsys Interface
Setting Up the Diopsys Equipment
Setting Up the Diopsys Interface
Using the Diopsys Interface
Viewing Diopsys Reports
Essilor Interface
Setting Up the Essilor Interface
Using the Essilor Interface
EyeScape Interface
Setting Up the EyeScape Interface
Capturing EyeScape Images
Reviewing EyeScape Images
Haag-Streit Interface
Setting Up the Haag-Streit EyeSuite Software
Setting Up the Haag-Streit Interface
Using the Haag-Streit Interface
Viewing Haag-Streit Reports
Heidelberg Interface
Setting Up the Heidelberg Interface
Capturing Heidelberg Images
Reviewing Heidelberg Images
Humphrey HFA II-i Interface
Setting Up the Humphrey HFA II-i Equipment
Setting Up the Humphrey HFA II-i Interface
Using the Humphrey HFA II-i Interface
Viewing Humphrey HFA II-i Analysis Reports
Humphrey HFA3 Interface
Setting Up the Humphrey HFA3 Equipment
Setting Up the Humphrey HFA3 Interface
Using the Humphrey HFA3 Interface
Viewing Humphrey HFA3 Analysis Reports
Humphrey Matrix Interface
Setting Up the Humphrey Matrix Equipment
Setting Up the Humphrey Matrix Interface
Using the Humphrey Matrix Interface
Viewing Humphrey Matrix Reports
Huvitz Interface
Setting Up the Huvitz Equipment
Setting Up the Huvitz Interface
Installing HDR-Mate
Setting Up HDR-Mate
Activating HDR-Mate to Receive Data From Huvitz
Using the Huvitz Interface
iMACAM Interface
Setting Up the iMACAM Interface
Capturing iMACAM Images
Reviewing iMACAM Images
Konan Interface
Setting Up the Konan Equipment
Setting Up the Konan Interface
Setting Up the Konan Interface with Non-CellChek Software
Setting Up the Konan Interface with CellChek Software
Capturing Konan Images
Reviewing Konan Images
Kowa Interface
Setting Up the Kowa Interface
Setting Up the Kowa Camera
Capturing Kowa Images
Reviewing Kowa Images
MacuLogix AdaptDx Interface
Setting Up the AdaptDx Interface
Setting Up the AdaptDx Equipment
Capturing AdaptDx Images
Reviewing AdaptDx Images
Marco Interface
Setting Up Marco RT & TRS Series Equipment
Setting Up Marco ARK, HandyRef, LM, RKT, & VL Series Equipment
Setting Up the Marco Interface
Using the Marco Interface
NIDEK NAVIS-EX Interface
Setting Up the NIDEK NAVIS-EX Software
Configuring NAVIS-EX
Setting Up the NIDEK NAVIS-EX Interface
Capturing NIDEK NAVIS-EX Images
Reviewing NIDEK NAVIS-EX Images
OCULUS Interface
Setting Up the OCULUS Software (Binoptometer 4P Only)
Setting Up the OCULUS Interface
Capturing OCULUS Data
Reviewing OCULUS Data
Setting Up the OCULUS Myopia Master Interface
Using the OCULUS Myopia Master Interface
Optos Interface
Setting Up the Optos Interface
Using Optos Capture
Using Optos V2 Vantage Review
Using OptosAdvance Review
Optovue Interface
Setting Up the Optovue Interface
Capturing Optovue Images
Reviewing Optovue Images
Reichert Interface
Setting Up the ReichertCapture Software
Setting Up the Reichert Interface
Using the AL-200, AL-500, AL-700, AT-555, PT-100, Reichert 7, Reichert 7CR, LensChek, & OptoChek Devices
Using the RK-600 & RK-700 Devices
Using the iPac Pachymeter
Using the Auto Phoroptor RS, Phoroptor VRx, SightChek, & Visutron900
Reviewing Reflex UBM & Foresee PHP Images
Topcon CL, KR, & RM Interfaces
Setting Up the Topcon CL Equipment
Setting Up the Topcon KR & RM Equipment
Setting Up the Topcon Interface
Using the Topcon Interface
Topcon CT-80 Interface
Setting Up the Topcon CT-80 Equipment
Setting Up the Topcon CT-80 Interface
Using the Topcon CT-80 Interface
Topcon CV-5000, CV-5000S, CV-3000, & CV-2500 Interfaces
Setting Up the Topcon Equipment
Setting Up the Topcon Interface
Using the Topcon Interface
Topcon Solos
Setting Up the Topcon Solos Equipment
Setting Up the Topcon Solos Interface
Using the Topcon Interface
Visionix Interface
Setting Up the Visionix Interface
Using the Visionix Interface
Vmax Vision PSF Refractor Interface
Setting Up the Vmax Vision PSF Refractor
Setting Up Shared Folders for Vmax Vision PSF Refractor
Setting Up the Vmax Vision PSF Refractor Interface
Using the Vmax Vision PSF Refractor Interface
Woodlyn Interface
Setting Up the Woodlyn Interface
Configuring the Woodlyn Interface
Capturing Woodlyn Images
Reviewing Woodlyn Images
Zeiss Cirrus OCT Interface
Setting Up the Zeiss Cirrus OCT Interface
Using the Zeiss Cirrus OCT Interface
Viewing Zeiss Cirrus OCT Reports
Zeiss CLARUS Interface
Setting Up the Zeiss CLARUS Interface
Setting Up the Zeiss CLARUS Camera Software
Capturing Zeiss CLARUS Images
Reviewing Zeiss CLARUS Images
Zeiss FORUM Interface
Setting Up Zeiss FORUM
Setting Up the Zeiss FORUM Viewer Interface
Viewing Data and Images with Zeiss FORUM
Zeiss i.Com Interface
Setting Up the Zeiss i.Com Interface
Setting Up the Zeiss i.Com iPad App
Using the Zeiss i.Com Interface
Zeiss i.Profiler & i.Scription Interface
Setting Up the Zeiss i.Profiler Equipment & i.Scription Software
Setting Up the Zeiss i.Profiler & i.Scription Interface
Using the Zeiss i.Profiler & i.Scription Interface
Zeiss VISULENS, VISUPLAN, & VISUREF Interfaces
Setting Up the Zeiss VISULENS, VISUPLAN, & VISUREF Interfaces
Using the Zeiss VISULENS, VISUPLAN, & VISUREF Interfaces
Zeiss VISUPAC Interface
Setting Up the Zeiss VISUPAC Equipment
Setting Up the Zeiss VISUPAC Interface
Capturing Zeiss VISUPAC Images
Reviewing Zeiss VISUPAC Images
Scanning and Printing Barcodes
Scanning Barcodes
Installing Your Barcode Scanner
Programming Your Barcode Scanner
Scanning Products onto a Fee Slip
Printing Barcodes
Unpacking Your Barcode Label Printer
Aligning the SATO WS408TT Reflective Media Sensor
Connecting the SATO WS408TT Barcode Label Printer to Your Computer
Connecting Your SATO WS408TT Barcode Label Printer Purchased from Think Smart
Connecting Your SATO WS408TT Barcode Label Printer Not Purchased from Think Smart
Connecting the SATO CG408TT Barcode Label Printer to Your Computer
Connecting Your SATO CG408TT Barcode Label Printer Purchased from Think Smart
Connecting Your SATO CG408TT Barcode Label Printer Not Purchased from Think Smart
Loading Labels in Your Barcode Label Printer
Loading Ribbon in Your Barcode Label Printer
Setting Up the Barcode Label Printer in OfficeMate
Printing Barcode Labels
Troubleshooting Barcode Label Printer Errors & Issues
Warranties and Policies
Configuring the SATO Barcode Label Printer to Use Remote Desktop Connection
Managing OfficeMate/ExamWRITER Centrally
Benefits of a Centrally-Managed Business Model
Creating Multiple Locations
Maintaining Patient Demographic & Exam Records
Scheduling Patients, Resources, & Providers
Centralizing Claims, Purchase Orders, Correspondence, & Reports
Using Equipment Interfaces
Preparing for Your Database Merge
Selecting Your Main Database
Understanding Merged Data
Meeting System Requirements
Using Terminal Services
Hosting Your Application in the Cloud
Determining Your Readiness
Using an Apple iPad
Understanding How OfficeMate/ExamWRITER Works on the iPad
Requirements and Limitations
Setting Up
Using OfficeMate/ExamWRITER on the iPad
Opening OfficeMate/ExamWRITER on the iPad
Using Taps, Swipes, and Other Gestures
Disconnecting from OfficeMate/ExamWRITER on the iPad
Exporting Patient Data
Exporting Patient Data from OfficeMate/ExamWRITER
Viewing Exports Status and History
Understanding the Data Elements
Patient
DemographicSection
Address
Appointment
Correspondence
PatientDeposit
EDocument
Eligibility
EligibilityData
PatientInsurance
FinancialSection
FeeSlip
FeeSlipItem
FeeSlipHcfaCptItem
FeeSlipItemTrans
FeeSlipHcfa
HcfaItem
RxSection
FrameRx
FrameLensRx
SoftContactRx
RigidContactRx
ExamSection
EWExam
EWExamTran
EWTest
EWSpecRx
EWRxAddOn
PatientHistorySection
PatientTransaction
Immunization
LabTestResult
EWOrder
Regulatory Programs Home
MIPS 2026
What's New in 2026
Quality
Achieving Quality Measures in ExamWRITER
001. Diabetes: Glycemic Status Assessment > 9%
012. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Optic Nerve Evaluation
019. Diabetic Retinopathy: Communication with the Physician Managing Ongoing Diabetes Care
117. Diabetes: Eye Exam
130. Documentation of Current Medications in the Medical Record
141. Primary Open-Angle Glaucoma (POAG): Reduction of Intraocular Pressure (IOP) by 20% or Documentation of a Plan of Care
226. Preventive Care and Screening: Tobacco Use: Screening and Cessation Intervention
236. Controlling High Blood Pressure
317. Preventive Care and Screening: Screening for High Blood Pressure and Follow-Up Documented
374. Closing the Referral Loop: Receipt of Specialist Report
Scoring
Promoting Interoperability
Achieving Promoting Interoperability Requirements
Security Risk Analysis
High Priority Practices Guide of the Safety Assurance Factors for EHR Resilience (SAFER) Guides
e-Prescribing
Query of Prescription Drug Monitoring Program (PDMP)
Support Electronic Referral Loops by Sending Health Information
Support Electronic Referral Loops by Receiving and Reconciling Health Information
Bidirectional Health Information Exchange
Enabling Exchange Under the Trusted Exchange Framework and Common Agreement (TEFCA)
Provide Patients Electronic Access to Their Health Information
Immunization Registry Reporting
Electronic Case Reporting
Public Health Registry Reporting
Clinical Data Registry Reporting
Syndromic Surveillance Data Submission
Meeting the Certified EHR Requirement
Understanding Measure Scoring
Understanding Hardship Exceptions
Publishing Your Digital Contact Information
Improvement Activities
Overview
Scoring Activities
Activities
Understanding the Cost Category
Tracking and Reporting MIPS Performance
Tracking and Reporting Promoting Interoperability Performance with ExamWRITER
Tracking and Reporting Quality Performance with ExamWRITER
Getting Started
Understanding the Quality Reporting Portal Interface
Managing Accounts as a Practice Admin
Running Quality Reports
Exporting Data for Quality Reporting
Managing Your Own Account
Managing Practice Information
Finding Your ExamWRITER Certification ID
Aggregating Reporting from Multiple EHRs
Taking Advantage of Small-Practice Accommodations
Claiming a Hardship Exception
ExamWRITER ONC Certification Update
ICD-10 Updates
2027 ICD-10 Updates
2026 ICD-10 Updates
New ICD-10 Codes Effective October 1, 2025
Retired ICD-10 Codes Effective September 30, 2025
2025 ICD-10 Updates
Updating Diagnosis Codes in OfficeMate/ExamWRITER 12 and Earlier
Updating Diagnosis Codes in OfficeMate/ExamWRITER 8 and Earlier
Preparing for ICD-10 Updates—September 30
Preparing for ICD-10 Updates—October 1
CPT Code Updates
2027 CPT Code Updates
New CPT Codes Effective January 1, 2027
CPT Code Description Modifications Effective January 1, 2027
CPT Codes Retiring December 31, 2026
2026 CPT Code Updates
New CPT Codes Effective January 1, 2026
CPT Code Description Modifications Effective January 1, 2026
CPT Codes Retiring December 31, 2025
2025 CPT Code Updates
New CPT Codes Effective January 1, 2025
CPT Codes Retiring December 31, 2024
CPT Code Description Modifications Effective January 1, 2025
FTC Rules
Complying with the Eyeglass and Contact Lens Rules with Encompass EHR
Setting Up Encompass EHR (Administrators)
Setting Up Encompass EHR (Doctors)
Helping Patients Access Prescriptions (Front Desk)
Providing Prescriptions and Gathering Acknowledgments (Exam Room)
Complying with the Eyeglass and Contact Lens Rules with Encompass Practice Management
Complying with the Eyeglass and Contact Lens Rules Using OfficeMate/ExamWRITER
Complying with the Eyeglass and Contact Lens Rule Using AcuityLogic
Information Blocking
Complying with Information Requests
Fulfilling Patient Record Requests with Encompass EHR
Fulfilling Patient Record Requests with Encompass Practice Management
Fulfilling Patient Record Requests with AcuityLogic
Fulfilling Patient Record Requests with OfficeMate/ExamWRITER v15
Fulfilling Patient Record Requests with Earlier Versions of OfficeMate/ExamWRITER
Understanding Permissible Exceptions
Understanding Information Blocking Penalties
Understanding What Information Must Be Provided
Understanding What Information May Not Be Provided
Understanding How Third-Party Apps Access Your Patient Data
Connecting to Encompass EHR via FHIR API
Connecting to ExamWRITER via FHIR API
Health Information Exchanges (HIEs)
HEDIS Reporting
Identifying CPT Category II Codes for VSP
Documenting CPT Category II Codes in ExamWRITER
Adding CPT Category II Codes to Encompass Practice Management Orders and Claims
Adding CPT Category II Codes to OfficeMate Fee Slips and Claims
Adding CPT Category II Codes to AcuityLogic Orders and Claims
Videos
OfficeMate Videos
Scheduling Patients
Welcome to Scheduler Training [video]
Navigating the Scheduler [video]
Navigating the Demographics Tab [video]
Setting Up the Appointment Scheduler [video]
Setting Office Hours [video]
Setting Date Ranges [video]
Scheduling Providers and Resources [video]
Blocking Appointment Times with Exceptions [video]
Assigning Appointment Icons [video]
Assigning Services to Appointments [video]
Setting Service and Insurance Reminders [video]
Creating Resource Templates [video]
Scheduling Established Patients [video]
Scheduling New Patients [video]
Confirming Appointments [video]
Running Scheduler Reports [video]
Scheduling Patient Appointments with Insurance [video]
Checking Patients In
Welcome to Check-in Training [video]
Setting Patient Demographic Preferences [video]
Navigating the Patient Center [video]
Recording Patient Demographics [video]
Managing Patient Insurance [video]
Assigning One-Click Documents [video]
Working with eDocuments [video]
Documenting HIPAA Consents, Authorizations, and Disclosures [video]
Dispensing Contacts
Welcome to Contact Lens Dispensary Training [video]
Maintaining Contact Lens Vendors [video]
Maintaining Contact Lens Products [video]
Setting Contact Lens Location Preferences [video]
Importing the ABB Contact Lens Catalog [video]
Using the CLX Interface
Setting Up CLX [video]
Processing CLX Orders [video]
Navigating Contact Lens Orders [video]
Creating Contact Lens Orders [video]
Running Contact Lens Reports [video]
Dispensing Eyewear
Welcome to Dispensary Training [video]
Attributes Overview [video]
Pricing Lens Treatment Attributes [video]
Pricing Ophthalmic Lens Attributes [video]
Pricing Additional Attributes [video]
Managing Frames with FrameMate
Navigating FrameMate [video]
Viewing Frame Information [video]
Importing Frame Catalogs into FrameMate [video]
Deleting Frame Manufacturers [video]
Transferring Frames to OfficeMate [video]
Managing Ophthalmic Lenses
Navigating the Lens Product Loader [video]
Importing Ophthalmic Lenses with the Lens Product Loader [video]
Importing Lens Treatments with the Lens Product Loader [video]
Maintaining Eyewear Vendors [video]
Maintaining Eyewear Products [video]
Maintaining Frames and Sunglasses Manually [video]
Maintaining Lens Treatments [video]
Managing Power Ranges [video]
Setting Lab Order Preferences [video]
Setting Eyewear Location Preferences [video]
Navigating Eyewear Orders [video]
Recording Ophthalmic Product Information [video]
Managing Lab Orders [video]
Navigating Order Status [video]
Checking Patients Out
Welcome to Check Out Training [video]
Setting Financial Preferences [video]
Navigating Fee Slips [video]
Editing Fee Slips [video]
Processing Credit Card Payments with TMS
Setting Up Total Merchant Services [video]
Processing Credit Cards with Total Merchant Services [video]
Navigating Patient Receipts [video]
Processing Returns and Refunds [video]
Documenting Referrals [video]
Billing
Welcome to Third-party Processing Training [video]
Setting Up Insurance Carriers [video]
Setting Up Insurance Plans [video]
Setting Up Diagnosis Codes [video]
Setting Up Procedure Codes [video]
Setting Up Billing Code Modifiers [video]
Setting Up and Using Places of Service [video]
Managing Patient Insurances and Authorizations [video]
Understanding When to Edit Fee Slips [video]
Editing Fee Slips [video]
Understanding the VSP Interface [video]
Coordinating Benefits with VSP [video]
Navigating Claims [video]
Creating Claim Batches [video]
Correcting Errors in Third-Party Processing [video]
Printing Claims [video]
Resubmitting Claims [video]
Posting Insurance Payments [video]
Navigating Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) [video]
Loading Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) Files [video]
Reconciling and Posting Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) Payments [video]
Understanding Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) Options [video]
Processing Chargebacks and Overpayments [video]
Navigating the Patient Ledger [video]
Correcting Receipts (Changing Payment Methods and Removing Payments) [video]
Correcting Receipts (Correcting Amounts) [video]
Applying Unapplied Credits [video]
Correcting Unapplied Credits [video]
Refunding Credits [video]
Running Insurance Aging Reports [video]
Running Insurance Analysis Reports [video]
Running Unapplied Amounts Reports [video]
Using the Patient Ledger
Navigating the Patient Ledger [video]
Using the Patient Ledger [video]
Managing the Office
Welcome to Office Manager Training [video]
Closing the End of Day [video]
Managing Locations and Business Names [video]
Managing Providers, Staff, and Resources [video]
Setting Up Services [video]
Modifying List Box Selections [video]
Marketing to Patients
Managing Patient Marketing Groups [video]
Assigning Marketing Groups [video]
Sending Delinquent Payment Letters [video]
Running Reports
Navigating Reports [video]
Navigating Reports (Webinar) [video]
Running Business Analysis Reports [video]
Running Performance Reports [video]
Running Production Reports [video]
Running Financial Reports [video]
Running Adjustment and Void Reports [video]
Running Custom Reports [video]
Navigating Internal Marketing Reports [video]
Running Internal Marketing Reports [video]
Running Internal Marketing Reports (Webinar) [video]
Reporting Outbound Referrals [video]
Running Daily Reports (Webinar) [video]
Running Weekly Reports (Webinar) [video]
Running Monthly Reports (Webinar) [video]
Running Yearly Reports (Webinar) [video]
Running On-Demand Reports (Webinar) [video]
Creating and Assigning Tasks [video]
Creating and Using Internal Bulletins [video]
Centralizing Billing, Correspondence, and Purchasing [video]
Customizing Letters and Postcards [video]
Setting Red Flags Rule [video]
Setting Up Referral Correspondence [video]
Setting Security Preferences [video]
Setting Up Discounts [video]
Setting Up Frame and Lens Packages [video]
Setting Up Sales Taxes [video]
Setting Payment Restrictions [video]
Setting Up Service Agreements [video]
Setting Up ZIP Code Shortcuts [video]
Setting Folder Label Preferences [video]
Managing Miscellaneous Settings [video]
Auditing System Access [video]
Maintaining Inventory
Setting Up Products [video]
Maintaining Products [video]
Managing Accessories, Other Products, and Ready Readers [video]
Scanning Inventory [video]
Performing Physical Count [video]
Adjusting Inventory [video]
Transferring Inventory [video]
Setting Up Perpetual Inventory [video]
Creating Purchase Orders from Fee Slips [video]
Creating a Manual Purchase Order [video]
Receiving Purchase Order [video]
Running Purchase Order Reports [video]
Performing Back Office Procedures
Welcome to Back Office Training [video]
Setting Patient Financial Preferences [video]
Setting Statement Preferences [video]
Generating Statements [video]
Generating Statements (Webinar) [video]
Setting Up Recalls [video]
Recalling Patients [video]
Running Patient Aging Reports [video]
Running Recall Reports [video]
Using the VSP Interface
Navigating the VSP Interface [video]
Understanding the Doctor Reimbursement Process [video]
ExamWRITER Videos
Setting Up ExamWRITER
Setting Preferences [video]
Setting Exam Display and Autoletter Sequence [video]
Understanding, Creating, and Using Templates [video]
Understanding Auto-PQRS [video]
Adding and Modifying Medications [video]
Setting Up Equipment Integration [video]
Adding and Modifying Correspondents [video]
Setting Up Clinical Decision Support [video]
Maintaining Clinical References and Guidelines [video]
Locating Patient Records [video]
Using the Control Center
Using the Control Center [video]
Using Control Center Tools [video]
Accessing Patient History [video]
Pretesting
Opening the Patient's Chart
Documenting the Reason for Visit
Documenting the Chief Complaint and History of Present Illness
Documenting the Patient History
Documenting the Review of Systems
Documenting the Presenting Rx
Documenting Exams
Documenting the Examination [video]
Documenting Refractions [video]
Documenting Therapeutic Prescriptions [video]
ePrescribing (Through 2019) [video]
ePrescribing (2019 and Beyond) [video]
Documenting Surgery [video]
Using ExamDRAW [video]
Using the Task Manager [video]
Finishing Exams
Completing the Exam [video]
Using Quick Code [video]
Printing Exams [video]
Closing and/or Finalizing Exams [video]