Appointment

Source Object: Appointment

Overview and Usage: The "Appointment" source object in athena EHR is a comprehensive data model that manages and documents patient appointments. It provides a structured approach for scheduling, documenting, and managing patient appointments and associated information. Here's an overview of key fields and their usage:

• Appointment Scheduling: The "Appointment" source object is the primary repository for managing patient appointments. It captures crucial details including appointment ID, status, type, and scheduling details.
• Date and Time: Fields such as "date," "starttime," and "duration" specify the date and time of the appointment, essential for scheduling and patient notification.
• Patient Information: "patientid" links the appointment to the specific patient's record, ensuring accurate patient identification and tracking.
• Provider Details: "providerid," "renderingproviderid," and "supervisingproviderid" associate the appointment with the involved healthcare providers, streamlining patient care coordination.
• Appointment Status: "appointmentstatus" indicates the current status of the appointment (e.g., scheduled, canceled, checked in), aiding in appointment management.
• Appointment Type: "appointmenttype" and "appointmenttypeid" classify the appointment into specific types, such as follow-up, consultation, or regular check-up.
• Appointment Cancellation: "appointmentcancelreasonid" records the reason for appointment cancellation, helping healthcare providers understand patient needs and rescheduling.
• Co-Pay Information: "copay" and "appointmentcopay" detail the co-pay associated with the appointment, supporting financial transactions and patient billing.
• Insurance Information: The source object contains a wealth of insurance-related fields, including details about the patient's insurance coverage, insurance company, and eligibility information.
• Diagnosis and Procedure Codes: Fields like "claims.diagnoses.diagnosiscodeset" and "useexpectedprocedurecodes.procedurecode" provide standardized diagnosis and procedure codes for billing and medical documentation.
• Related to Accident and Injury: Fields like "insurances.relatedtoautoaccidentyn" and "insurances.descriptionofinjury" help identify appointments related to accidents or injuries.
• Custom Fields: "customfields.customfieldid" and "customfields.customfieldvalue" enable the addition of custom data fields, supporting customization based on specific clinic needs.
• Appointment Notes: The source object captures notes related to appointments, including creation and modification details, aiding in communication and record-keeping.
• Confirmation and Patient Case: "donotsendconfirmationemail" and "nopatientcase" indicate preferences regarding appointment confirmation emails and patient case handling.

The "Appointment" source object is a comprehensive solution for managing and documenting patient appointments within athena EHR. It ensures efficient appointment scheduling, detailed documentation, and supports patient care coordination and billing processes. Developers can utilize this source object to build features and applications that enhance appointment management, improve patient care, and streamline administrative workflows.

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