The Remarks Code is the key field that identifies a Remark. Use the Remarks Code to quickly enter remarks or messages regarding patient services or payments, especially during Charge Entry and Payment Entry.
Also called: Message Codes
Tip: Do not confuse the Remarks maintained during Remarks Maintenance with the Remarks entered during at the Patient Entry Demographics Window in the Remarks Area. They are used for different purposes.
Where-Maintained: Remarks Maintenance
Where-Used:
Charge Entry Preferences Maintenance controls the default values and how you edit the Remarks Code during Charge Entry.
Tip: Generally, NDS recommends that you leave the default value blank during Charge Entry Preferences Maintenance, so you can enter remarks for individual transactions during Charge Entry.
The Charge Entry Batch Entry Window allows you to change the default Remarks Code, depending on the settings controlled by Charge Entry Preferences Maintenance.
The Charge Entry Commit Charges Area allows you to change the Remarks Code for the individual transactions, depending on the settings controlled by Charge Entry Preferences Maintenance.
Format: up to 5 characters, user-defined, defined during Remarks Maintenance