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Does anyone know if it is possible to use MEL in conjunction with MEL_ADD_ORDER to specify the "Referring To:" field for orders? I am trying to either use MEL or hard-code an order to specific providers. Thanks,
Posted : October 2, 2017 11:34 am
I was looking into this very thing. If anyone finds a way, please let us know.
The only other option I saw, was to create an order that has the referring provider hardcoded in CPS, not in VFE.
So you would have an order for like "Referral: Rheumatology Associates" and that would be go directly to them with TOC checked.
I just don't find the idea of making one of these for every provider we would refer to... We may just have to train our users to select a provider from GE's order module.
-James
Posted : October 3, 2017 3:27 am
If I remember correctly, MEL_ADD_ORDER specifically does not work with Referrals.
Perhaps changed at some point, but I remember researching this previously.
Posted : October 4, 2017 3:36 am
This is correct, mel_add_order does not work with Referrals. However, you ~could~ use "Test orders" and label them as referrals AND mark it as a Transfer of Care.
There still lacks a method of associating the service provider dynamically, outside of insurance preferred, without user intervention.
-James
Posted : October 4, 2017 3:55 am
