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==Users Guide==


===Main Topics===
====Wiki Format==== 
:* '''OpenEMR 4.2.0 Users Guide''':
::* [[Quick Reference Handout 4.2|Quick Reference Handout]]
::* [[Getting Started 4.1.3|Getting Started]]
::* [[Main Screen & Navigation 4.1.3|Main Screen & Navigation]]
::* [[New Clinic OpenEMR Setup 4.1.3|New Clinic OpenEMR Setup]]

:* '''OpenEMR 4.1 Workflows''':
::* [[Adding a New Patient 4.1|Adding a New Patient]]
::* [[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===
:* [[Access_Controls_Listing|Access Controls]].
:* [[ACL_Fine_Granular_Control|ACL Fine Granular Control]].
:* [[Add Red Notification to Patient Billing Widget|Add Red Notification to Patient Billing Widget]]. 
:* [[OpenEMR 4.1.3 Admin Globals Summary|Admin Globals Summary]] 
:* [[OpenEMR_Backup_Tools|Backup]]: Lest you rue the day. Windows users, take note of this [http://sourceforge.net/p/openemr/discussion/202505/thread/2a87885a/?page=0 Forum thread].
:* [[Configuring and testing Emergency access|Break Glass - Emergency Access configuration]].
:* [[Calendar_Categories|Calendar Categories]]: How to Change Names, Colors and Intervals of Appointments.
:* [[CAMOS module]]: An Intuitive Interface for Text Organization and Insertion in a Patient's Chart.
:* [[Charges_Panel|Charges Panel]]. 
:* [[CDR User Manual|Clinical Decision Rules]].
:* [http://www.open-emr.org/wiki/index.php/File:Clinical_Decision_Rules_Manual.pdf CDR Guide]: How to add Rules for Clinical Quality Measures. 
:* [[CDR_User_Manual|CDR User Manual]].
:* [[OpenEMR 4.2.0 AMC Reports|OpenEMR 4.2.0 AMC Reports]].
:* [[Code_Types|Configure and Add Code Types]]. 
:* [[Configure_OpenEMR_for_ICD-10|Configure OpenEMR for ICD-10]]. 
:* [[CouchDB Documents Module]]: Using CouchDB to store patient documents.
:* [[HOWTO: Create And Use Database Views|HOWTO: Create And Use Database Views]].
:* [[HOWTO: Create Multiple Code Fee Sheet List Categories|HOWTO: Create Multiple Code Fee Sheet List Categories]].
:* [[HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder|HOWTO: Use OpenEMR's Dated Reminder]].
:* [[Direct|Using "Direct" Communication]]: How to use "Direct" communication in OpenEMR.
:* [[Encryption and Decryption of Documents|Encryption and Decryption of document]].
::*[[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 |OpenEMR 4.2.1 Fee Sheet Review Button and CPT4 Link ]] 
:* [[OpenEMR_Contributed_Forms|Contributed Forms]].   
:* [[Graphic_pain_map|Graphic Pain Map]] can be readily adapted to provide annotations on an uploaded image for any specialty.
:* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZAglfTabrqI&feature=youtu.be Track Anything]: A graph generating form for any data.
:* [[LBV_Forms|LBV (Layout Based Visit) Form customization & layout]].
:* [[Sample_Layout_Based_Visit_Form|Sample Layout Based Visit Form Tutorial]]. 
:* [[LBV_FORMS_FOR_OPHTHALMOLOGY|LBV Forms For Ophthalmology]]: A Pictorial Guide.
:* [[OpenEMR Multiple Sites Module|Multiple Sites Module]].
:* [[Nation Notes]]: Medical Record Template engine with a WYSIWYG editor.
:* [[Sample_NationNotes_Form|Sample NationNotes Form]].
:* [[Patient Note and Form Searching]].
:* [[Media:ZHH-Draft-Batch-Payment.pdf|Batch Payment (EOP) and Statement Processing]].
:* [[Pharmacy Dispensary Module|Pharmacy Dispensary]].
:* [[Phone numbers input]]: How to input phone numbers in three different places.
:* [[Patient Portal]].
:* [[OpenEMR ePrescribe|ePrescribing]]. 
:* [[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]].
:* [[Sample Create and Use Procedure Orders 4.1-4.2|Sample: Create and Use Procedure Orders  4.1-4.2]]
:* [[Electronic Procedure Orders]].
:* [[Media:LEN_User_Documentation_v1.0.pdf‎|Laboratory Exchange User Documentation]].
:* [[Media:Using_The_End_of_Day_Report_in_OpenEmr.pdf|End of Day Report]] (Day Sheet).
:* Patient Statement with [[Media:Setting_up_the_statements_dunning_for_OpenEmr.pdf|Dunning Messages]].
:* [[Securing OpenEMR]].
:* [[Facility Specific User Information]]. 
:* [[OpenEMR Settings|OpenEMR Settings]].
:* [[User Settings]].
:* [[Import Standard Tables]]: An ICD9, ICD10, SNOMED and RxNorm Import Guide.
:* [[Templates_for_Patient_Documents|Templates for Patient Documents]]
:* [[OpenEMR_Internationalization_Configuration|Language Translations]].
:* [[Videos_and_Animations|Videos and Animations]].
:* [[Review_EDI_History_Module|Review: EDI History Module]].
:*[[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 +
:*[[HOWTO: Add Or Edit A Billing Code In OpenEMR]] -- for v7 but applies to 4.x+
:*[[Superbills in OpenEMR]] - shows OpenEMR v7 but applies to all vers

 
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==Video Tutorials==
::Remember to set Youtube full screen to 480 for better quality picture
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===OpenEMR 4.2.x - Getting Around===
{{#ev:youtube|CdSZzau2Pvw|300||'''Getting Around 4.2.x'''}}
===OpenEMR 4.2.x - New Clinic: Facility Settings===
{{#ev:youtube|667NXhWlLpA|300||'''Facility Settings'''}}
===OpenEMR 4.2.x - New Clinic: User Accounts===
{{#ev:youtube|-s8dYXEsaVQ|300||'''User Accounts'''}}
===OpenEMR 4.2.x - New Clinic: Create Patient Record===
{{#ev:youtube|QVirVE8idF8|300||'''Create Patient Record'''}}
===OpenEMR 4.2.x - Data Forms===
{{#ev:youtube|Q3gO_uHuKj0|300||'''Data Forms 4.2.x'''}}
===OpenEMR 4.2.x - Basic Billing Workflow - Claims Processing ===
{{#ev:youtube|4CGp-swVwYE|300|'''Claims Processing 4.2.x'''}}










===Getting Started===
{{#ev:youtube|9iOfFsMf7yY|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Getting Started'''}}
===Setting up your clinic===
{{#ev:youtube|oBSLyhCoNUc|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 1)'''}}
{{#ev:youtube|vKgr78LxsQo|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Setting up your clinic (part 2)'''}}
===Adding a new patient===
{{#ev:youtube|8jCxILdj2Iw|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Adding a new patient'''}}
===Using your calendar===
{{#ev:youtube|DRWAN4JOW-s|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Using your calendar'''}}
===Documenting a visit/encounter===
{{#ev:youtube|5Eo1q1mPM5M|300||'''OpenEMR Tutorial - Documenting a visit/encounter'''}}
===Issues, Problems & Immunizations===
{{#ev:youtube|w4rGCc7HS2Q|300||'''Openemr Tutorial - Issues, Problems & Immunizations'''}}
===Billing and Claim Generation===
{{#ev:youtube|KC2YFuhmLMs|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 4.1.3.

:'''How do I get E-Prescribing working?'''
::*See [[OpenEMR ePrescribe]] wiki page for details.

:'''How do I get electronic lab results working?'''
::*See [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4709788 Tony McCormick's 9/19/2011 post] in the SourceForge forums for details on this feature. 

:'''How do I go about getting Meaningful Use now?'''
::*The Official Web Site for the [http://www.cms.gov/EHRIncentivePrograms/ Medicare and Medicaid Electronic Health Records (EHR) Incentive Programs].
::*See [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4880702 CVerk's excellent 12/6/2011 and 1/5/2012 posts] in the SourceForge forums describing how he successfully passed Meaningful Use attestation for 2011.  
::*An [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/6544181 additional thread] (both 1/5/2013 posts by CVerk) describing how he passed Meaningful Use attestation for 2012.  
::*See these [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/4745124 excellent posts] (10/8/2011 and 10/12/2011) in the SourceForge forums by Dr. Ronald Leemhuis describing how he planned to get the 2011 Medicare incentive.  
::*See  [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202504/topic/6018030 Jojo Pornebo's 10/15/12 post] in the SourceForge forums, regarding Medicaid Meaningful Use.   
::*See this [http://www.oemr.org/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=16&t=35 excellent thread] describing the topic by Dr. Sam Bowen on the OEMR organization forum.  
::*[[2013_Ophthalmologist%27s_Meaningful_Use_Attestation|2013 Ophthalmologist's Meaningful Use Attestation]] A step-by-step pictorial guide.
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==Acknowledgments==
:*[[OpenEMR_Acknowledgments|OpenEMR Acknowledgments Page]]
:*[http://www.ohloh.net/p/openemr/factoids/ Greater than 98 developers have directly contributed code to this project].
:*Meaningful Use Certification itself involved numerous individuals, companies and the [http://www.oemr.org OEMR] organization. Detailed acknowledgments for this monumental feat in MU1 can be found on the first post in [http://sourceforge.net/projects/openemr/forums/forum/202506/topic/4628453 this sourceforge forum]. The MU2 feat is currently ongoing.
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