Ordering and Scheduling Exams

This command lets you order and schedule an exam on one screen.

1. Click the New Order/Schedule button on the navigation bar or press Ctrl+Alt+N.

2. Enter the patient ID, select New from the ID drop-down list, or click the patient search button.

   Enter your search criteria and click Search. The results appear in the lower section of the screen.  Double-click the patient's name to select the patient window. See Patient Search for additional information.

3. Select the Schedule tab.

4. Click Add/Edit.

5. Add the procedure codes

   1. Select the modality type using the Group buttons. Optionally, search for a procedure code by clicking the magnifying glass icon in the Procedure Code Search (optional) box.

   2. Select a study from the Group drop-down list.

   3. Select the studies in the Studies box.

   4. Select the procedures in the Procedure Code Recommendations box. The studies and procedure codes appear in the items to Schedule section.

   5. Click OK.

6. To duplicate a procedure code, right-click the procedure code and select Duplicate.

7. To include laterality or a modifier code, right-click the procedure code and select Edit Details.

8. Click Search to find the next available time or click Search Criteria to narrow your search to specific weekdays or times.

9. Click Next to find the next available time.

10. Click OK.