| DESCRIPTION |
This function allows the coordinator to enter/edit
2) Minor Abnormality
3) Major Abnormality, No Attn. Needed
4) Abnormality, Attn. Needed
5) Major Abnormality, Physician Aware
6) Undictated Films Not Returned, 3 Days
7) Unsatisfactory/Incomplete Exam
As part of the initialization process, these entries can be deleted.
However, once the system is in production, you should not delete any
entries. The names of entries should also not be changed, once in
report diagnostic codes. These diagnostic codes are entered along
production, as this could affect their meaning.
If the site decides to enter a diagnostic code for exams, then
database searches using VA FileMan can be performed using the 'Diagnostic
Code' field of the exam record in the search criteria. For example,
the database can be searched for all 'Normal' 'CHEST PA&LAT' procedures.
with the interpreting resident and/or staff to indicate an overall
impression stated in the report.
The following is the list of 'diagnostic codes' that are loaded
as part of the initialization process:
1) Normal
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