Patient Status Dictionary

The patient status is assigned to accounts in the Demographics module and is used to identify patients or accounts with specific attributes.

Examples of Patient Statuses

• Advanced Beneficiary Notice on File
• Account and Collections
• Needs Translator
• Latex Allergy

Accounts may have more than one patient status assigned to them, and statuses may be added or removed as needed.

Patient status is a Not Shared (Business Entity) dictionary. Items entered are unique to the Business Entity in which they are created.

Before you begin

Discuss with the staff what patient statuses may be helpful when running reports or statements.

To add a new patient status to the dictionary

1. Click New Item from the Actions sectionActions section in the upper right of the dictionary. Complete the following fields:

   

2. Name: Enter a description of the item. This is a mandatory field and must be unique.
3. Quick Code: Enter a short name for the item. Quick Codes may be up to 15 alphanumeric characters long, must be unique and are mandatory. If the Auto generate quick codes Preference has been enabled this filed will populate when the Name field has been completed and you tab off of the field.
4. State Codes: For facilities located in a state with mandatory reporting requirements it may be necessary to assign state specific codes to Patient status. Only users that have been instructed to complete this area of the dictionary are required to enter data here. To add a state code, click the plus sign. The State and Code Kind fields will auto-populate. Enter the appropriate code in the Code field.
5. Generate quick code: If the Preference to Auto generate quick code has been set this field will be displayed when new items are added to the dictionary. If a quick code has not been set or if you would like to override the code that has been entered in the field, click this button to have the system generate a quick code.
6. Click one of the following buttons:
   • Save and DoneSave and Done

     Click to save your changes and return to the Items screen.

   • Save and NewSave and New

     Click to save your changes and clear the fields on the dialog, so you can add another new Item to the dictionary.

   • CancelCancel

     Click to discard your changes and return to the Items screen.

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