> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# How to Create an Appointment (Legacy Practices Only)

> Learn how to create appointments in Elation Billing (Legacy)

This article explains how to create appointments in Elation Billing for Legacy practices.

## Overview

<Note>
  Elation EHR + Billing Practices will use the EHR Calendar instead of the Elation Billing Calendar. This article applies to Legacy practices only.
</Note>

## Workflow Instructions

### Creating an Appointment

1. **Navigate** - Click on the **Appointment Calendar** option under the **Patients** drop-down menu.

2. **Select Calendar View** - The default is by month, but viewing by week or day is easier when setting new appointments.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/elationhealth/b_VQbpfEoUHjBEuz/images/intercom/d4be0fb396a6_image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=b_VQbpfEoUHjBEuz&q=85&s=d3ee045fa4830d75b5eae28fdf02f5f5" alt="Image" width="1166" height="183" data-path="images/intercom/d4be0fb396a6_image.png" />

3. **Click on an Open Time Slot** - A new dialogue will open.

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   You can select an existing patient to prepopulate the appointment fields or create a new patient.

<Tip>
  Make sure the phone field is filled out with the patient's mobile number if you want them to receive text reminders or telehealth links.
</Tip>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/elationhealth/b_VQbpfEoUHjBEuz/images/intercom/c8c41034fa91_image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=b_VQbpfEoUHjBEuz&q=85&s=ba9c7d88e37e1a8548f822b9925b6bca" alt="Image" width="745" height="619" data-path="images/intercom/c8c41034fa91_image.png" />

Be sure to select:

* **Provider**
* **Location**
* **Type**
* **Duration**

You can also add a brief **note** that will only be visible on the calendar or in the waiting room.

4. **Create Appointment** - Click **CREATE APPOINTMENT**.

   <img src="https://mintcdn.com/elationhealth/_WF8YQMpuRByusIR/images/intercom/def79185a9c6_image.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_WF8YQMpuRByusIR&q=85&s=b2be944f6481b7b6143a3e6b82980e86" alt="Image" width="839" height="353" data-path="images/intercom/def79185a9c6_image.png" />

## Related Articles

* [How to Edit/Cancel an Appointment (Legacy Practices Only)](/articles/how-to-editcancel-an-appointment-legacy-practices-only)
* [How to Adjust Your Appointment Calendar Settings (Legacy Practices Only)](/articles/how-to-adjust-your-appointment-calendar-settings-legacy-practices-only)
* [How to Use the Waiting Room (Legacy Practices Only)](/articles/how-to-use-the-waiting-room-legacy-practices-only)