Electronic Health Record (EHR) System Flowchart
1. Patient Check-In
- Start
- Patient arrives at the clinic/hospital
- Receptionist verifies patient appointment details
2. Enter Patient Information
- New Patient?
- Yes: Receptionist/Healthcare provider enters new patient information into the EHR system
- No: Verify and update existing patient information if necessary
3. Record Patient Medical History
- Enter past medical history, allergies, medications, and other relevant details
- Store medical history in the EHR system
4. Clinical Consultation
- Patient meets with healthcare provider
- Healthcare provider reviews patient’s medical history
- Record new information, diagnosis, treatment plan, and prescriptions into the EHR system
5. Order Tests/Procedures
- Tests/Procedures Needed?
- Yes: Healthcare provider orders lab tests or procedures
- Order details entered into the EHR system
- No: Proceed to billing information
6. Perform Tests/Procedures
- Lab technician or relevant staff perform tests/procedures
- Results recorded and uploaded to the EHR system
7. Review Test Results
- Healthcare provider reviews test results
- Discuss results with the patient
- Adjust Treatment Plan?
- Yes: Update treatment plan in the EHR system
- No: Proceed to generate medical report
8. Generate Medical Report
- EHR system generates a comprehensive medical report based on the consultation and test results
9. Billing Information
- Enter billing details into the EHR system
- System calculates charges based on services provided
10. Submit Insurance Claim
- Prepare insurance claim documentation
- Submit claim to the insurance provider via the EHR system
11. Insurance Processing
- Insurance Provider Reviews Claim:
- Approved: Payment made to the healthcare provider
- Denied: Notification sent for further action
12. Patient Check-Out
- Patient completes visit and receives necessary documentation or follow-up instructions
- End
Visual Flowchart
Start
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Patient Arrives -> Verify Appointment Details
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New Patient?
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Yes No
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Enter New Info Verify/Update Info
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Record Medical History
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Clinical Consultation
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Review History and Record New Info
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Tests/Procedures Needed?
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Yes No
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Order Tests/Procedures Billing Information
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Perform Tests/Procedures
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Record and Upload Results
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Review Test Results
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Discuss with Patient
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Adjust Treatment Plan?
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Yes No
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Update Treatment Plan Generate Medical Report
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Billing Information
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Prepare Insurance Claim
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Submit Claim
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Insurance Provider Review
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Approved? Denied?
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Payment Made Notification Sent
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Patient Check-Out
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