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=== 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 ==
<pre>
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?
  |       \
 Yes       No
  |         \
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?
  |       \
 Yes       No
  |         \
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?
  |                 \
Payment Made    Notification Sent
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Patient Check-Out
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End
</pre>