Access ICD-9 CM Coder Network Setup

Last Updated on Sunday, 20 June 2010 09:58

Access ICD-9-CM Coder Network Setup:

Access Coder use the file "Browse2010.mdb" as the database file. You can find this file in the installation directory. You must supply the UNC address of this file (from the computer chosen as Server) to the other workstations via registry.

Detailed instructions:

1. Install the Access Coder in every workstation.

2. Decide which workstation will be the "Server" one.

3. Share the installation folder in the network and assign FULL WRITE AND CHANGE FILES permissions to THIS FOLDER! How to... is depend on the operating system. Here you need a little help from someone who knows about sharing. Some useful links:

• Sharing folders in Windows XP
• Sharing in Windows Vista
• Sharing in Windows 7

4. Open your Notepad and write the UNC address of Access Coder installation folder on Server. UNC names consist of three parts - a server name, a share name, and a file path. These three elements are combined using backslashes as follows: \\server\share\filepath.

UNC Name Example:

Consider a standard Windows computer named "Loukas". Using UNC names, you would connect to the database of the Access Coder installation folder on Server on Loukas as follows: \\Loukas\Biosoftworld ICD9 Coder\Browse2010.mdb

You could also find your server UNC address by navigating from a Network icon (open Computer) to the server installation folder. When you are reach your destination right click on address bar an select "Copy Address as Text"

5. Finally open your registry in every workstation (Click the Start menu Click "Run" or "Start Search" and type "regedit" and click OK). Navigate to: HKLM\Software\Biosoftworld\ICD9Browser\Defaults\ and modify the key "Database" to point to the Server installation folder (type in the UNC address from notepad).

With this way you can create a full networked Access ICD-9-CM Coder. However if you are unfamiliar with the above instructions please consider the help from a local IT network specialist. Registry modifications are dangerous from inexperienced users.