EPIC Diagnostic Radiology Order Guide

Step 1: While in an encounter, click on ADD ORDER

(If you are not in an encounter, you will need to create a new "orders only" encounter. See the Epic Orders Only Radiology Order Guide for help.)

A text box will appear when you click ADD ORDER.

Step 2: Type your order (for example, "CT") into the text box. Press enter to go to next screen.

Step 3: Select the appropriate exam

PLEASE NOTE: For Tarrytown, 51st Street, MRI Center, and PET Center locations, the procedure code must start with "IMG".

Step 4:  Fill out all of the required elements in the order. These are indicated by the red circle with the exclamation point in it.

Step 6: Add Any Additional Scheduling Instructions

Click "Accept" when you are finished.

Step 5:  Sign Your Order 

Step 6: Confirm your order

Click on "Chart Review".  Click on "Imaging".

Step 7: Call or email to schedule

For diagnostic radiology scheduling at any of our locations, call 212-326-8518 or email radiology_scheduling@cumc.columbia.edu.

updated 3/16/2022