Updating Diagnosis Codes in OfficeMate/ExamWRITER 12 and Earlier

To add or modify diagnosis (ICD-10) codes, open the Third Party Setup window in OfficeMate Administration or ExamWRITER Administration:

1. In Administration, click Setup and select Third Party Setup.

   The Third Party Setup window opens.

2. Click the Diagnosis Codes tab.

To add new codes, follow these steps:

1. Open the Diagnosis Codes tab.
2. Click New Code.
3. Type one of the new ICD-10 diagnosis code numbers that you want to add in the Code (Box 21) text box.
4. Type the diagnosis code description in the Description text box.
5. Select a category from the Group drop-down menu.
6. Select the Add to Quick List check box if you want to add the new diagnosis code to your Quick List.
7. Click Save.

8. Repeat steps 2–7 for each new code and click Exit when you are finished.

You cannot delete retired diagnosis codes if they are linked to any fee slip. Instead, deactivate the codes so they will no longer appear as selections within OfficeMate or ExamWRITER:

1. Open the Diagnosis Codes tab.
2. On the left side of the window, type the first few characters of the Description or Code.
3. Locate the correct ICD-10 code in the list and click it.
4. Select the Inactive checkbox.
5. Click Save.

6. Repeat steps 2–5 for each retired code and click Exit when you are finished.

The descriptions do not affect your billing; however, outdated descriptions affect how well clinicians and staff can locate codes and what appears in transition of care documents. Here's how to update descriptions:

1. Open the Diagnosis Codes tab.
2. On the left side of the window, type the first few characters of the Description or Code.
3. Locate the correct ICD-10 code in the list and click it.
4. On the right side of the window, update the Description text.
5. Click Save.

6. Repeat steps 2–5 for each retired code and click Exit when you are finished.