Enter the Diagnosis
Q: How do I enter the diagnosis?
1. Open the SOAPnote
Open an existing SOAPnote or create a new SOAPnote.
See: Create a SOAPnote for help.
2. Place Cursor into Assessment Field
![2. Place Cursor into Assessment Field](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/750/original/media_1334093330360.png)
Place your cursor into the Assessment field of the SOAPnote. The bold green brackets indicate that the field is active and you can begin entering documentation.
3. Enter SMARText Diagnosis
![3. Enter SMARText Diagnosis](https://media.screensteps.com/image_assets/assets/006/032/751/original/media_1334093486995.png)
1. Type the name of the diagnosis. Leave the cursor directly behind the last letter that was typed.
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2. Press the Shift + the F11 key on your keyboard.
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3. Double-click on the appropriate diagnosis.
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4. The SMARText diagnosis has been entered into the patients Assessment field, complete with the associated ICD code.