When selecting ICD9 codes during an encounter, I often find that I pick a less specific code than I need because the "Yellow" indicator is overriden by the "Blue" selection bar. This does not become apparent until coding the superbill. To change the specificity in the note I have to cancel out and return to the note, delete the less specific code from the Summary page, recode.....
Maybe there should be a "PopUp" 'There are more specific ICD9 options.. click [YES] to continue with this code or click [NO] to select a more specific diagnosis...'
At the least, use a different method to highlight the code and description rather than highlighting both fields in blue. Could leave the code number UN-highlighted so it would appear as "Yellow"
Not a new beef, just finally have had enough.
