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Delete domain

The purpose of deleting a domain is to remove outdated or unnecessary domains from the CODING application, ensuring a well-organized and up-to-date database of domains for accurate medical coding.

Important

If the domain is system-created (that is, created in Study Designer), it has the System label next to it and cannot be deleted. In this case, the Delete option is not available.

To delete a domain
  1. In the Medical Coding application header, select the CONFIGURATION tab.

    Accessing coding configurations
    Figure 1. Accessing coding configurations

  2. In the left pane, select Domain.

    Accessing study domains
    Figure 2. Accessing study domains

  3. In the Domain List table that appears, go to the domain that you want to delete and select Delete trash__can__icon__png.png next to it.

    Initiating domain deletion
    Figure 3. Initiating domain deletion

  4. In the Delete Item confirmation dialog, select delete_button_white_red.png.

    Deleting domain
    Figure 4. Deleting domain

    Important

    You cannot delete the domain if any ongoing coding activities for this domain are in progress.

    Deletion error
    Figure 5. Deletion error

    To solve the issue, wait until the coding activities are completed and try again.

Once done, the selected domain is permanently removed from the CODING application and can no longer be used for coding medical terms.