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Add or Edit Programs

  • August 13, 2025
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This article guides the setup of programs and multiple program sites in eCR for billing purposes.

The Programs window can be found one of two ways:

  1. From the Administration drop-down menu, go to Programs.
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  2. From the desktop menu, if set up in My Preferences, go to Administration > Programs.
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Access Level Permission

For all access levels that will need permission to use Programs, follow the steps below:

  1. Go to Administration > Access Levels.
  2. Select an existing access level or create a new access level.
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  3. Select the 2nd User Access tab.
  4. Check the box for Programs - List/Ad.
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Add a Program

You will want to set up programs so that patients have a chart structure in a specific location and program. These programs can be used for Medication Dispensing, PROS, HCBSW, etc.

  1. Click Administration > Programs.
  2. Enter a Program Name and Description.
  3. Complete any other desired fields. See below for field descriptions.
  4. Click Save.
  5. Repeat for each Program you wish to create.
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Field Descriptions

  • Enter the Name.
    • This is the name of the individual programs.
  • Enter the Provider.
    • This can be set up in Users or identified here.
  • Enter a Description of the program, i.e. Outpatient Mental Health.
  • Select a Place of Service from the drop-down menu.
    • This will be the Place of Service as indicated on the license of the facility.
  • Enter a program Code.
    • This is the code used by the agency for reporting purposes.
  • The PRU (Program Reporting Unit) field is used by OASAS only.
  • Enter a Provider Number.
  • Leave the Threshold blank. See this article for more about Service Thresholds.
  • Enter a Locator Code, provided by the agency.
  • The Max # of Beds License field is for an inpatient facility and is found on the agency's license.
  • The Max # Occupancy field is for an inpatient facility and is the maximum number of patients the facility is allowed to hold.
  • OMH PCS Unit Code is specific to New York State OMH programs.
  • OMH PCS Site Code is specific to New York State OMH programs.
  • The Specific Service Type field is used to generate reports.
  • BHCD Submission fields are used by CIA only.
    • BHCD Program Reporting Unit
    • BHCD OMH Program
    • BHCD Facility ID
  • Select a Primary Diagnosis Category from the drop-down menu.
  • The Opiate Program Type is used by a specific agency and services.
  • The LOCADTR Location is specific to New York State.
  • Check the box for Auto admit functionality (OASAS rules) to admit a patient after a third assessment is completed if the patient has yet to be admitted.
  • Select a Programs Category from the drop-down menu.
  • DARTS Service Setting Code
  • Medication Billing Profile
  • Program/Practice OID
  • Program Flags allow the user to set program specifications based on the options selected.
    • 1st General Tab
      • Select Bill MD Only to bill Medicaid only and is only used if the patient’s secondary insurance is Medicaid. It will not bill Medicare. 
      • HCBSW is used for NY Office of Mental Health waiver services for children.
      • Inpatient is used for Inpatient Program billing.
        • This will bill as per diem daily services.
      • IOS/IOP is used for Intensive Outpatient Services and Intensive Outpatient Program billing.
      • Mental Health is used for Mental Health Clinic billing.
      • MH - Residential is used for Mental Health Residential billing.
      • OMH Case Management is used for NY OMH Case Management billing.
      • Opiate is used for Opiate Program billing.
      • PROS is used for NY OMH Personalized Recovery Oriented Services billing.
      • Transitionable is used for making one program transitional to another program.
      • Medication Dispensing Program is used for Medication Dispensing Program billing.
      • Inactive is used to inactivate the program record.
    • 2nd General Tab
      • Select Hide Manage TP on Chart to hide the Manage TP button on the chart.
      • DARMHA SUD Treatment

Edit a Program

  1. At the bottom, select the program you wish to edit from the list.
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    • Check the box to Include Inactive if desired.
  2. You will see the selected program's information at the top, displaying in Edit Mode.
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  3. Make the desired changes.
  4. Click Save.
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