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Feature Guide

Care Timeline

Visual timeline of patient care events with automatic insurance code mapping

Overview

The Care Timeline provides a chronological view of all patient care events with automatic translation of doctor's notes into insurance billing codes. This visual representation helps track patient care progression and ensures accurate claim coding.

Timeline Structure

Vertical Timeline Layout

Events are displayed chronologically from top to bottom with connecting lines showing care progression

Two-Column Event Cards

Left side shows doctor's notes in plain English, right side displays mapped insurance codes

Completion Indicators

Green checkmarks indicate completed care events that have been coded and are ready for billing

Event Card Components

  • Step Badge: Sequential step number (Step 1, Step 2, etc.)
  • Timestamp: Date and time when care event occurred
  • Doctor's Note: Plain English description of care provided
  • Insurance Codes: Mapped ICD-10, CPT, or HCPCS codes with descriptions

Code Type Badges

ICD-10
Diagnosis Codes

International Classification of Diseases codes for patient diagnoses and conditions

CPT
Procedure Codes

Current Procedural Terminology codes for medical procedures and services

HCPCS
Healthcare Procedure Codes

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System for supplies, equipment, and services

Example Timeline Flow

  1. 1
    Initial Imaging

    Doctor's Note: "Patient received chest X-ray for suspected pneumonia"

    → CPT 71045: X-ray, chest, single view

  2. 2
    Treatment Administration

    Doctor's Note: "IV antibiotics administered - Ceftriaxone 1g"

    → CPT 96365: IV infusion, initial

  3. 3
    Observation Care

    Doctor's Note: "Inpatient observation for respiratory distress monitoring"

    → CPT 99218: Initial observation care

  4. 4
    Diagnostic Testing

    Doctor's Note: "Blood work ordered - Complete metabolic panel"

    → CPT 80053: Comprehensive metabolic panel

  5. 5
    Final Diagnosis

    Doctor's Note: "Diagnosis confirmed: Community-acquired pneumonia"

    → ICD-10 J18.9: Pneumonia, unspecified organism

Claim Coding Summary

At the bottom of the timeline, a collapsible summary card displays all mapped codes and the estimated claim amount. This summary includes:

  • Complete list of all ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS codes from the timeline
  • Code descriptions and verification checkmarks
  • Total estimated claim amount based on standard reimbursement rates
  • Quick action buttons to submit claim or export summary

Animations and Visual Feedback

Slide-In Animation

Timeline events animate in sequentially with a smooth slide-in effect

Hover Effects

Event cards highlight on hover to improve readability and interaction

Collapsible Summary

Summary card can be expanded or collapsed with smooth transition animations

Integration with Claim Submission

The Care Timeline directly integrates with the Claim Submission module. When you click "Submit to Insurance" from the summary card, all mapped codes are automatically included in the claim submission process.

Best Practices

  • Ensure all care events are documented in chronological order
  • Review AI-mapped codes for accuracy before submission
  • Add detailed notes for complex procedures to improve code accuracy
  • Use the timeline to identify any missing documentation
  • Export summaries for patient records and compliance documentation