Used to code
Posted By: very stressful on 2008-01-02
In Reply to: Trying - losinit
Coding is a game where the rules constantly change and they won't tell you what they are - but will gladly penalize you and your employer because you "should have known" all the rules they won't tell you. They actually have codes that are "blacked out" - in other words, they know what the right code is that will cause them to pay for a procedure, but its a secret beknownst only to them. "They" being the federal government - they say "ignorance of the rules is no excuse" but won't tell the rules. You fly by the seat of your pants. You can attend seminars all year long but still not know if you're doing it right. You live in constant fear of a Medicare audit where they will find the wrong code and accuse you and your employer of fraud, fine/jail the both of you, and pull the doctor's license. In transcription - the blame for errors ultimately goes to the doctor. In coding - the blame gets spread around. If that sounds like fun, go ahead.
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This thing is REALLY for the ones that got all the lawsuits started, now WE have to suffer. At least we get paid for probably the most boring hour on earth!!
Also, see what diagnosis code
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Code Runner
Anyone know what this is?
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RU typing in code??? nm
huh????
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You would use the code *11 for the headset
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ESL is not code for bigotry. It is used in my SM
community of SoFla. There are ESOL classes in school and English classes for ESL adults. These are listed as ESL! There are references to ESL all over and there is nothing bigotted about it. It is not a "code" for bigotry, at least in SoFla. I don't know about the rest of the US.
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rewind code
Pulled out my old papers: Code 1349
Enter the recall code and enter a digit for 0-6 to set.
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security code for what??
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security code
Try 7534.
Security code....
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Stop code
Thanks for the help
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what code do you put in each field so sm
you have something to jump to? I haven't ever set these up before.
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If you want to see the jump code, turn on the
Choose "Tools" then "Options" and on the "View tab" under "Formatting marks" check the "all" box. You will then see all codes including hard returns, spaces, etc., but it will show you the jump codes then.
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RE: Can someone help me - how do I set up the jump code in Word??
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Try #*11. That's the code I've used with every company. sm
That was # * 11, pound, star, 11 just in case you couldn't see it.
Good luck!
Access code is required...sm
This is what it says when I try to get to that site:
Welcome to MedAbbrev.com, the premiere website for medical abbreviations and more.
New users please have your Access Code ready and click the Register button on the left (Access code can be found on the inside front cover of your printed book). If you do not have a copy of the book, please click Book Order Form.
Registered users please enter your username and password on the left then click the Login button. Thank You.
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Time Code Stamps
Hello All,
For any of you who have had to time code transcripts:
Would it be helpful to have an MS Word application that prints an automated time code stamp? I ask because a programmer friend of mine and I have discussed writing a program to do this, and I'm wondering how useful it would be to you all.
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Like I said, we haven’t actually built a full version of this program yet, I just wanted to get some feedback from the people who could actually be using it. We’re thinking of selling it for $29 or so. What do you think?
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Thanks,
Dan Edge
i.am.dan.edge@gmail.com
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Standard Occupational Code is 31-9094.
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Jump code used in Word 2000
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I have a doc who dictates the entire address, but not the zip code. SM
or the referring physician (throughout a three state area), and says, "Dr. Smith" and then gives the address. I still have to go online to find the doctors first name. Very annoying.
You might have a "bold" code in your document at that point sm
That you are not aware of. That's one of my pet peeves about Word - their "reveal formatting" is not nearly as thorough or precise as the one in WordPerfect. In WordPerfect, you would be able to see the bold code and eliminate it easily.
Next time you start a numbered list, look at the document before you start the list and see if there might be any bold codes that you will run into while you're doing the list. If you can figure out where it is, you might eliminate the problem entirely.
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that's pretty funny considering we don't even have our own identity code with IRS! nm
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Here is the code. Just copy and paste it into your shorthand. (sm)
{@KEY BkSp}-year-old
I use "yo" for that. Also have "mo" for month-old since I do pediatrics.
The @KEY specifies ShortHand to make that keystroke within the code. It basically tells Shorthand to do a backspace after you use that shortcut.
Another example is bold.
{@KEY Ctrl+B}{@NOSPACE}
My shortcut for bold is "bo" and then I just continue typing. That way I don't lose my rhythm.
Try eBay. i got my MS Word 2000 there along with a COA and the code. nm
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WORD 2007 HELP WITH "JUMP CODE" - sm
I have researched on this board for help with inserting a "jump code" in a template, but all the examples do not seem to work or I cannot find the sections needed in Word to set this up in Word 2007...this is not a trial version. Any computer savvy person out there to help? I have tried with the Ctl +F9, but although the brackets show up in the document, hitting F11 doesn't move the cursor back up to the place of insertion. The other tip I found suggested going to View - toolbar - check forms, etc, but I cannot even find that in 2007 - I found View, but that's it. Nothing near close to what the rest of the tip says. Any help would be appreciated. I have lots of normals that I would like to have this "jump code" in.....TIA.
If memory serves, the code for the headset key is *11. So... SM
you would press the program button twice (there are 3 buttons directly beneath the LED screen on your phone and the program button is the one at the far right, I believe) and then you would press the button you want to repogram (the headset button) and then press *11 and enter.
Now, don't give me a hard time if I'm wrong.  It has been years since I've had to reprogram a C-phone, but I used to have to do regularly when I worked in the hospital as a supervisor.
where do you live? Sounds like the dress code in Florida
What's the code to insert a degree symbol in MS-Word...
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I have a Dictaphone C-phone that is in working condition but I can't use because it is in the "Program Locked" mode and I have no instructions on how to unlock it. HELP ME!!!!
Setting up macro in Word for jump code...inside
(you can actually use any key on the keyboard, I actually use F3 because it doesn't seem to interfere with anyting.)
I call it a "jumpcode" and what you need to do is create a Word macro for it. For example, I use (Alt + /) to insert blanks in a document. Now if I want to jump to the blanks I use (Alt + >). In reading your question, it sounds as if the symbol you want to "jump" to is already in the document, so you would just have to define the jumpcode for that prompt.
So, first create your macro.
1. Tools - Macro - Record New Macro.
2. Name your macro (ex. Jumpcode) or use the default Macro name
3. Assign macro to Keyboard.
4. Pick what keys to assign the keyboard macro - Example Alt + J (NOTE - SOME KEYS ARE ALREADY DEFAULT ASSIGNED BY WORD. SYSTEM WILL ALERT YOU TO THIS FACT! YOU WOULD THEN PICK ANOTHER KEY OR THE DEFAULT WORD KEY WILL BE OVERWRITTEN)
5. Select Assign - Close
6. You will then notice the "record macro function" come on (symbol of a little tape cassette will appear on screen). All key strokes from this point will be recorded until you turn off record macro function.
7. Recording your macro. Since the jumpcode you want to jump to is the >" you should set it up this way:
A. Ctrl + F (the find function). This will pull up the "Find and Replace" box.
B. Type in the prompt you want to find which would be >"
C. Hit "Find Next"
D. Then close "Find and Replace" box.
E. Stop recording. (Hit the square in the record macro icon)
Now when you hit "Alt + J" system should jump to the >" prompt in your document
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