Diagnosis codes can be sent with procedure codes (e.g., for Medical Insurance).

• ICD-10 codes are an updated version of ICD-9 codes. The current ICD-10 download is for 2021.
• When updating to ICD-10 codes, first download the ICD-10 code system, then change the default settings to use ICD-10 codes (instead of ICD-9). The code system for procedures already created (treatment planned or completed) will not change.

Downloading Codes

Downloading ICD diagnosis codes is optional.

• For problems, the codes must be downloaded then chosen from a pick list.
• For procedures, codes can be manually entered or downloaded then chosen from a pick list.

Download or update ICD code systems using the Importing Code Systems.

Default ICD Code System

Set diagnosis coding system defaults in Preferences:

• Enable Use ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes to use the ICD-10 Code System by default, instead of the ICD-9 system .
• Enter a Default ICD-10 code for new procedures and when set complete to apply a default diagnosis for all procedures. This code is entered as ICD-10 Diagnosis Code 1 in the Procedure - Medical Tab.

Set the code system for a specific procedure on the Procedure Info - Medical tab by checking or unchecking Use ICD-10 Diagnosis Codes (uncheck for ICD-9). The field labels for diagnosis codes will change to reflect the setting.

Assigning Codes

For Problems: Attach codes on the Problem List window. Click the pick list button [...] to select.

For Procedures: Attach codes on the Procedures - Medical tab. Enter the code(s) manually or click a pick list button [...] next to Diagnosis Code 1, 2, 3, 4.

If choosing from a pick list, at first the list will be empty. Enter the first few characters of the description or code, then click Search. To see all diagnosis codes, leave the code and description blank, then click Search.

Double-click the code to select it and close the window. The selected code is automatically entered into the corresponding diagnosis field.