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==Users Guide==


===Main Topics===
====Wiki Format==== 
:* '''OpenEMR 7.0 Users Guide''' - including multiple old feature docs upgraded for OpenEMR v 7.0x
::*[[OpenEMR 7 New Clinic Setup|OpenEMR v7 New Clinic Essentials Setup]] - v7 pictured, most items apply since v5
::*[[HOWTO: Create and Delete Recurring Calendar Events]] shows OpenEMR v7 but good back to v5
::*[[TheCalendarNotes-v7|The OpenEMR v7 Calendar]] - updated showing v7 interface; most items apply since v6
:::*[[AllCalendarGlobals-v7]]
:::*[[AppointmentStatuses-v7]]
:::*[[Calendar_CategoriesV7]]
:::*[[Holidays_v7]]
:::*[[FlowboardV7]]
:* '''OpenEMR 6.0 Users Guide'''
::[[OpenEMR_v6+_Walkthrough|OpenEMR v6+ Walkthrough and New User Intro]]
::*[[A Generic Medical Encounter Workflow in OpenEMR 6.1|A Generic Medical Encounter Workflow in OpenEMR 6.x]]
::*[[The OpenEMR 6.0+ Patient Portal|The OpenEMR 6.0+ Patient Portal Overview]]
:::*[[The_Portal_Dashboard|The Portal Dashboard]]
:::*[[HOWTO: Activate the Patient Portal v6.0+]]
:::*[[HOWTO Activate a Patient's portal access - v6.0|HOWTO: Activate a Patient's portal access - v6.0+]]
:::*[[HOWTO: Patient self-registration in the Native Patient Portal v6.1|HOWTO: Patient self-registration in the Patient Portal, OpenEMR v6.1]].
:::*[[Patient Use of the Patient Portal in OpenEMR v6+|Patient Use of the Patient Portal in OpenEMR v6.0+]]
:::*[[HOWTO: Send Files To A Patient Portal Account]] in OpenEMR v6+
::*'''Billing'''
:::*[[HOWTO: Add Or Edit A Billing Code In OpenEMR]] -- for v7 but applies to 4.x+
:::*[[HOWTO:_Create_A_Claim-_Ready_Encounter|HOWTO: Create A Claim- Ready Encounter]]
:::*[[List of OpenEMR Data Fields Required For Insurance Claims]] OpenEMR v4.x +
:::*[[OpenEMR 6.x Billing - Claims Workflows]]   OpenEMR v4.x +
:::*[[OpenEMR 6.x Billing - Process Payments]]   OpenEMR v4.x +
:* '''OpenEMR 5.0x Workflows''':
::* [[Quick Reference Handout 4.2|Quick Reference Handout - v4.2]]
::* [[Getting Started 4.1.3|Getting Started - v4.1.3]]
::* [[Main Screen & Navigation 4.1.3|Main Screen & Navigation - v4.1.3]]
::* [[New Clinic OpenEMR Setup 4.1.3|New Clinic OpenEMR Setup - v4.1.3]]
::* [[Patient_Portal_Document_Templates|OpenEMR and the Patient Portal Document Templates v5.0+]]
::* [[HOWTO:_Create_Custom_Document_Template_Categories]] OpenEMR v5+


:* '''OpenEMR 4.2x Workflows''':
::* [[Adding a New Patient 4.1|Adding a New Patient]]
:::*[[Quickie External ID Mask Tutorial|Quickie External ID Mask Tutorial v4.x +]]
:::*[[HOWTO: Customize A Demographics User Defined Field|HOWTO: Customize A Demographics User Defined Field v4.x +]]
::* [[Using the Calendar 4.1|Using the Calendar]]
::* [[New Encounters & Coding 4.1|New Encounters & Coding]]
::* [[Issues & Immunizations 4.1|Issues & Immunizations]]
::* [[Patient Notes & Transactions 4.1|Patient Notes & Transactions]]
::* [[Basic Billing 4.1|Basic Billing]]
::* [[Sample: Applying Adjustment to Pt Account|Sample: Applying Adjustment to Pt Account]]
::* [[Accounting & Receivables 4.1|Accounting & Receivables]]
::* [[Reporting 4.1|Reporting]]

===Supplementary Topics===
:*ACL
::*[[Access_Controls_Listing|Access Control List]]
::*[[Adding_and_Removing_User_Permissions|Changing Permissions]]
::*[[ACL_Fine_Granular_Control|ACL Fine Granular Control]]
:*Apps
::*[[Apps]]
:* Backup  
::Lest you rue the day.
::*[[OpenEMR_Backup_Tools#Linux|Linux]].
::*[[OpenEMR_Backup_Tools#Windows|Windows]].
:::Take note of this [http://sourceforge.net/p/openemr/discussion/202505/thread/2a87885a/?page=0 Forum thread].
::*[[Macrium_Reflect_Backup_and_Recovery|System Image]]: Creation and recovery in 32/64 bit devices.
:*Billing
::*837P
:::*[[X12_837p_Reference|X12 837p Reference]], Version 4010.
:::*[https://apps.availity.com/availity/AvHelp/Glossary/Loops_and_Segments_in_EDI_Claims_X12_837_Files.htm Version 5010]. 
::*[[Charges Panel]]. 
::*[[Credit_Card_Processing_Inside_OpenEMR|Credit Card Processing]].
::*[[Review_EDI_History_Module|Review EDI History Module]].
::*[[Credit_Card_Processing_Inside_OpenEMR|Credit Card Processing]].
::*[[HOWTO: Add Custom Service Codes To The Fee Sheet - Updated]] - applies to all versions > 4.0 but written for v7
::*[[OpenEMR_4.2.1_Fee_Sheet Review Button_and_CPT4_Link |Fee Sheet Review Button and CPT4 Link]] 
::*[[Add Red Notification to Patient Billing Widget|Red Notification, Patient Billing Widget]].
::*[[Media:Patient_ledger.odt|Patient Ledger]]
::*Patient Statement with [[Media:Setting_up_the_statements_dunning_for_OpenEmr.pdf|Dunning Messages]].
::*[[HOWTO: Locate A Specific Insurance Claim’s Batch File]] - for all versions since 4.0
::*[[Superbills in OpenEMR]] - shows OpenEMR v7 but applies to all vers
:*Brute Force Login Prevention
::*[[Brute Force Login Prevention]]
:*Clinical Decision Rules  
::*[[CDR User Manual]].
::*[[Media:Clinical_Decision_Rules_Manual.pdf|CDR Guide]]: How to add rules for Clinical Quality Measures.
:*Coding
::*[[Configure OpenEMR for ICD-10]].
:*Communication
::*[[HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder|Dated Reminders]].
::*[[Direct]]: Direct Project guide.
::*[[Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows]].
::*[[Patient Portal|Patient Portal in OpenEMR pre- v6.0]].
::*[[Short Message Service]].
::*[[Sms_and_Email_Notification_Howtos|SMS & Email]].
::*Comlink Telehealth Module Documentation OpenEMR v 7.0.1
:::*[[Comlink Telehealth Module Providers Instructions]]
:::*[[Comlink Telehealth Module Patient Instructions]]
:*Data Import
::*[[Import_Standard_Tables|Standard Tables]]: An ICD9, ICD10, SNOMED & RxNorm import guide.
::*[[Import_RxNorm_and_SNOMED_Tables|RxNorm and SNOMED]].
::*[[Code_Types|Other Data Sets - Other Methods]].
:*Diagnostic Studies
::* [[How to Add Covid-19 or any other single test to OpenEMR Procedures|How to Add Covid-19 or any other single test to OpenEMR Procedures]].
::* [[Procedure configuration & order process]].
::: Step wise explanation of how to configure '''Procedures''':
:::* [[Media:Process+4-5-0+Diagnostic+Laboratories+Orders+Ver+4-0.pdf|Diagnostic Laboratories Orders]].
:::* [[Media:Process+4-5-1+Laboratory+Catalogue+Configuration+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Catalogue Configuration]].
:::* [[Media:Process+4-5-2+Laboratory+Orders+and+Results+Ver+4-0.pdf|Laboratory Orders & Results]].
:::* [[Procedures_Module_Configuration_for_Manual_Result_Entry|Procedures Module Configuration for Manual Result Entry]]: A pictorial guide.  
:::* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]]: Communication with external laboratory facility.
::*[[Sample Create and Use Procedure Orders 4.1-4.2|Sample: Create and Use Procedure Orders  4.1-4.2]]
:*Documents
::*[[Faxing & Scanning]].
::*[[Templates for Patient Documents|Templates for Patient Documents OpenEMR v4.2]]: How to download, modify & upload templates.
::*[[Patient Education]]: Providing preprinted materials to patients.
::*[[Document Categories]]: Customizing document categories.
::*[[HOWTO:Associate A Document Attachment To An Encounter]]: good from OpenEMR v6? OpenEMR v7 shown
:*Efficiency Tools
::*[[Patient_Flow_Board|Patient Flow Board]].
::*[[Recall_Board|Recall Board]].
::*[[Random_Drug_Screening|Random Drug Screening]].
::*[[Review_EDI_History_Module|Review: EDI History Module]].
:*Forms 
::*[[HOWTO: Customize The Issue Types List]]
::*[[OpenEMR_Contributed_Forms|Contributed Forms]]: 60 forms.
::*[[Social Screening Tool]]: Form that measures Social Determinants of Health (SDOH). This form and the documentation are a good example and tutorial for building a form.
::*[[HOWTO_Register_OpenEMR_Contributed_Forms|HOWTO Register OpenEMR Contributed Forms]] OpenEMR 5.0.x
:::*[[CAMOS module]]: An intuitive interface for text organization and insertion in a patient's chart.
:::*[[Eye_Exam|Eye Exam]]: The Comprehensive Ophthalmic Exam.
:::*[[Graphic_pain_map|Graphic Pain Map]]: Image uploading & annotations guide.
:::*[[Previews of Forms Distributed with OpenEMR|Form Previews]].
:::*[[Track Anything Form|Track Anything]]: A graph generating form for any data. 
::*Layout Based Visit Forms.
:::*[[LBV Forms]].
:::*[[Sample Layout Based Visit Form]].
:::*[[LBV FORMS FOR OPHTHALMOLOGY]]: A pictorial tutorial.
:::*[[Layout Based Validation]].
::*[[Nation Notes]]: LBV Form with a WYSIWYG editor. 
:::*[[Sample NationNotes Form]].  
::*[[Simple Note Templates|Simple Note Templates]].
:*Illustration
::*[[Videos and Animations]].
:*Meaningful Use
::*[[OpenEMR 4.2.0 AMC Reports]].
:*Multi-factor Authentication
::*[[Multi-factor Authentication]]
:*Navigation
::*[[Cross Reference Views]].
::*[[OpenEMR Search| Find - Search HowTos]]: Finding things in OpenEMR - various search methods used.
::*[[Patient Note and Form Searching]]. 
::*[[HOWTO: Change Search Columns in Patient Finder|HOWTO: Change Search Columns in Patient Finder]]. 
:*Practice Setup 
::*[[Facility Specific User Information]].
::*[[User Settings]]
::*[[Role Based Menus]]
:*Prescription
::*[[OpenEMR_ePrescribe|ePrescribing]]. 
::*[[Pharmacy Dispensary Module]].
::*[[Using OpenEMR Inventory-Dispensary Module for Non- Pharmaceutical Products]].
:*Reports
::*[[End of Day Report]].
:*Scheduling
::*[[Calendar_Categories|Calendar Categories]]: Guide to change name, color & interval of appointments.
::*[[Calendar_Holidays|Holidays]]: How to set up holidays for the clinic.

=== Configuration Topics ===
==== General ====
:* [[Access Controls Listing|Description of Access Controls]]: Documentation of the settings in Administration->ACL.
:* [[ACL_Fine_Granular_Control|ACL Fine Granular Control]]: A guide with examples and screenshots.
:* [[Client Sided Validation]]
:* [[HOWTO: Create And Use Database Views|HOWTO: Create And Use Database Views]].
:* [[HOWTO: Edit a List in OpenEMR]].
:* [[OpenEMR Backup Tools| Backup - Backup Tools]]: Backup Methods and Scripts in OpenEMR - Protecting Your Data.   
:* [[OpenEMR Database Conversion Tools| Database - Database Conversion Tools]]: Changing Data For Use in OpenEMR.
:* [[Obliteration_of_OpenEMR|OpenEMR Deletion]].
:* [[OpenEMR Form Creation Tools| Forms - Form Creation Tools]]: Tools for editing existing forms and creating new forms in OpenEMR. 
:* [[DIY_IMPLEMENTATION_OF_OPENEMR|DIY Implementation of OpenEMR]]: A do-it-yourself guide with encouragements. 
:* [[Hosted_OpenEMR|Installation in a hosted environment]].
:* [[OpenEMR Layout Selection| Layout Selection]]: Configuration and selection of three visual layouts with comparison screenshots.   
:* [[OpenEMR Internationalization Configuration| Language Translation Configuration]]: Translation of OpenEMR into your native language.
:* [[OpenEMR Multiple Sites Module|Multiple Sites Module]]: Configuration and maintenance of multiple sites from one OpenEMR instance.
:* [[Operating Systems]].
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]]: Advice from the community on how to secure an OpenEMR instance.
:* [[settings_lists|Description of Settings]]: Documentation of the settings in Administration->Globals and Administration->Lists. 
:* [[OpenEMR Patient Statement Printing and Configuration Howtos| Patient Statement Printing/Configuration Howtos]].
:* [[MySQL/MariaDB SSL Support Howto]]
:* [[SSL Installation Howtos|SSL Install Howtos]]. 
:* [[OpenEMR UTF-8 Upgrade Howto|UTF-8 Upgrade Howto]]: Configuration of non-Latin scripts.
:* [[Dual_Upgrade_of_OpenEMR_and_XAMPP_in_Windows|Windows Package Dual Upgrade]]: Simultaneous upgrades of XAMPP and OpenEMR.

==== Modules ====
:* [[OpenEMR Billing Setup Howtos| Billing - Billing Setup Howtos]]: How To Configure and Use OpenEMR For Billing.  
:* [[OpenEMR Calendar| Calendar - Using The Calendar As A Tool]]: Using The Calendar As A Tool in OpenEMR.
:* [[CouchDB Documents Module]] - Using CouchDB to store patient documents.
:* [[Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows|Mercury Mail Configuration in Windows XAMPP]].
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module Configuration|Pharmacy Dispensary Module Configuration]].
:* [[Sms and Email Notification Howtos|Sms/Email Notification Howtos]].
:* [[Z&H's CCDA Module]]: Setup and Configuration of Z&H's Carecoordination module.
:* [[HOWTO Setup and Use OpenEMR Groups Module|HOWTO Setup and Use OpenEMR Groups Module]].
:* [[Patient Privacy Module]] - Setup and use of MI-Squared's Patient Privacy Module
:* [[Custom Modules for OpenEMR|Custom Modules for OpenEMR]]: Modules not in the released codebase but available for installation.  Preview here and contact the dev.


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==Video Tutorials==
===Choosing a User Interface - OpenEMR 5.0.0===
 {{#ev:youtube|-XtYLXFPo8g|300||'''Choosing a User Interface - OpenEMR 5.0.0'''}}
===Adding a New Patient - OpenEMR 5.0.0===
 {{#ev:youtube|q_yXYgg7EdE|300||'''Adding a New Patient - OpenEMR 5.0.0'''}}

===OpenEMR 5.0.x - Intro 1 Walkthrough===
{{#ev:youtube|TRb3jBBlPgQ|300||'''MI2-OpenEMR 5 - Intro 1 Walkthrough'''}}
===OpenEMR 5.0.x - CDR Survey===
{{#ev:youtube|zpG3PlnnEPY|300||'''MI2 OpenEMR5 CDR Survey'''}}
===OpenEMR 5.0.x - Create a CDR===
{{#ev:youtube|Y3f5PaI_gJw|300||'''MI2 OpenEMR5 Create a CDR'''}}
===OpenEMR 5.0.x - Use a CDR===
{{#ev:youtube|7ztgKk3_Vew|300||'''MI2 OpenEMR5 Use a CDR'''}}

===OpenEMR 5.0.x - Getting Around===
{{#ev:youtube|CdSZzau2Pvw|300||'''Getting Around 4.2.x'''}}
===OpenEMR 5.0.x - New Clinic: Facility Settings===
{{#ev:youtube|667NXhWlLpA|300||'''Facility Settings'''}}
===OpenEMR 5.0.x - New Clinic: User Accounts===
{{#ev:youtube|-s8dYXEsaVQ|300||'''User Accounts'''}}
===OpenEMR 5.0.x - New Clinic: Create Patient Record===
{{#ev:youtube|QVirVE8idF8|300||'''Create Patient Record'''}}
===OpenEMR 5.0.x - Data Forms===
{{#ev:youtube|Q3gO_uHuKj0|300||'''Data Forms 4.2.x'''}}











===Getting Started===
{{#ev:youtube|9iOfFsMf7yY|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Getting Started'''}}
===Setting up your clinic===
{{#ev:youtube|gocY0-vgeTI|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 1)'''}}
{{#ev:youtube|kD9LGIou0ug|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 2)'''}}

===Adding a new patient===
 {{#ev:youtube|q_yXYgg7EdE|300||'''Adding a New Patient - OpenEMR 5.0.0'''}}

===Using your calendar===
{{#ev:youtube|gocY0-vgeTI|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Using your calendar'''}}

===Documenting a visit/encounter===
{{#ev:youtube|39GvnyPn6d4|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Documenting a visit/encounter'''}}

===Issues, Problems & Immunizations===
{{#ev:youtube|AGN6Ivrv_rI|300||'''Openemr Tutorial - Issues, Problems & Immunizations'''}}

===Billing and Claim Generation===
{{#ev:youtube|bVizIGgC1Ts|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Billing and Claim Generation'''}}

===EOBs, Payments & Accounts Receivables===
{{#ev:youtube|fjmyLg6hGgI|300||'''Openemr Tutorial - EOBs, Payments & Accounts Receivables'''}}

==Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)==
:Plan to post questions here that are frequently asked on the forums for OpenEMR version 7.0.1.

==Acknowledgments==
:*[[OpenEMR_Acknowledgments|OpenEMR Acknowledgments Page]]
:*[https://www.openhub.net/p/openemr/ Greater than 257 developers have directly contributed code to this project].
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