How can you tell if an appointment is linked to a referral?

The correct approach to determine if an appointment is linked to a referral is by seeing the Referral number in the appointment information. This is because appointment information in the EpicCare system includes specific details about the referral that initiated the appointment. The Referral number provides a direct connection between the appointment and the referral, ensuring that the correct information is used for billing, tracking, and clinical reasons.

While checking the patient’s history may provide context about past referrals or appointments, it does not specifically indicate whether a current appointment is linked to a particular referral. Similarly, reviewing the appointment confirmation email might give some details about the appointment but typically lacks comprehensive referral information including the referral number. Lastly, the scheduling priority does not inherently indicate a connection to any referral, as it is usually concerned with the urgency or importance of the appointment rather than its referral status. Thus, referencing the Referral number offers the most reliable way to verify the linkage between the appointment and the referral.