Class (Prior Imaging Status) in eRAD

Purpose: When scheduling or updating an exam in eRAD, use this guide to accurately select the correct Class (also known as Prior Imaging Status) based on the patient's history and type of exam.

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Default Class Values in eRAD

• Outpatient
  • Typically auto-populates when scheduling a new appointment without an order
  • Must be updated to a valid option listed below
• Pending Orders
  • Auto-populates for patients with unscheduled orders and is selected by the Admin Team ONLY
  • Must be updated to a valid option listed below

Valid Class Options & When to Use Them

✅ No Priors

Use when:

• Patient has never had prior related outside imaging/reports before.

✅ Priors Not Needed

Use when:

• Patient is returning to Washington Radiology and had their last related exam at Washington Radiology.

• Patient is scheduled for any exam that does not require prior related imaging/reports.

✅ Priors Preferred

Use when:

• Patient is new to Washington Radiology and  last related imaging was 10 or more years ago.

• Patient is new to Washington Radiology and  last related imaging/reports were done outside of the United States.

✅ Priors Required

Use when:

• Patient is new to Washington Radiology and has prior related outside imaging/reports.

  Patient is new to Washington Radiology and scheduling a Callback or Follow-Up exam.

• ⚠️ Important:
  Inform the patient that if prior imaging is not received before or brought to the appointment, they will be cancelled or rescheduled.

🚫 Class Options Not Used by the Contact Center

Helpful Tip

If you're unsure which class to select, ask:

• "Have you ever had imaging related to this issue before?"

• "Where was your last exam performed?"

• "When was your last exam performed?"

EDITED: 06/09/2025