How to Add Lab Codes to Laboratories / Radiology Clinics

If you need to link test codes to a laboratory or radiology clinic in Office Ally, follow the steps below. Adding lab codes allows you to organize tests by category and build Lab Sheets for ordering and documentation.

Before We Begin

Before adding lab codes, you must have already added the Lab or Radiology Clinic to your account. Click here to learn how:  

Adding Labs/Radiology Clinics to EHR 24/7  

Lab codes can only be added by editing an existing lab/clinic entry.

Steps to Add Lab Codes

1. Access the Laboratories / Radiology List

• Login to EHR 24/7.

• Navigate to the Manage Office tab.

• Under List Maintenance, click Laboratories / Radiology.

• Locate the lab or radiology clinic you want to update.

2. Edit the Lab or Radiology Clinic

• Click the Edit button to the right of the selected lab/clinic.

• This opens the Edit Laboratory / Radiology page.

3. Locate the Test Categories Section

• Scroll down to the lower half of the page.

• In the lower-left area, find the Test Categories section.

4. Create a Test Category

• Enter a category name in the Category field (for example, “Blood Tests” or “Imaging”).

• Click Add.

• The category will now appear on the Test Category drop-down list.

5. Add Test Code Information

• Select the appropriate category from the drop-down.

• On the right-hand side, enter the test details.

• Required fields:

• Test Code

• Test Name

• Optional fields:

• Specimen Type

• Specimen State

• CPT

• Rad Category

• Diagnosis Code

• Site/Note

• Medicare Note

• Other Notes

• Alert/Instructions

6. Browse System Lab Codes (If Available)

• Some labs and clinics have a pre-populated code list. Click the Browse button next to the Test Code field. This allows you to select from that lab’s system-provided list of codes already available in Office Ally.

7. Save the Lab Code

• Click the Add button below the test code section to save the entry.

• Repeat these steps as needed to add additional codes.

By organizing lab and radiology test codes into categories, you can efficiently manage available tests and build Lab Sheets for streamlined ordering and documentation.

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