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Administrator's Guide to CMS Codes  

Code maintenance involves adding and changing the values in various drop-down controls and other similar lists within the CMS system.

Code values may also be deleted, but this is not recommended because deleting a code will almost certainly corrupt the system database by leaving invalid pointers in the data. Because, in most cases, these codes are very meaningful to the user, it is the responsibility of the administrator to maintain the code values.

If you find yourself doing more than a little code maintenance, it is a good idea for you to become familiar with the document titled, "User's Guide to Understanding CMS Codes".

Procedure to Add a Code Value

1. Click Codes
2. Select code group / Code Type
3. Click Continue
4. Click Add a Code
5. Enter code value
6. Click Create the Code Value

Procedure to Change a Code Value

1. Click Codes
2. Select code group / Code Type
3. Click Continue
4. Select the Value that needs to be changed
5. Enter new, corrected code value
6. Click Update Code Entry

Procedure to Delete a Code Value

1. Click Codes
2. Select code group / Code Type
3. Click Continue
4. Select the Code that needs to be deleted
5. Click Delete This Code Entry
6. Click Confirm Delete

Certain code types must be spelled correctly, with correct capitalization, for the associated functionality to work properly. Obviously, these codes must also be present in the code table. A list of code types is in the document titled, "User's Guide to Understanding CMS Codes".

This procedure is abbreviated and high level. The users should apply their knowledge and experience to supply any missing details.