it has been recommended by new york state in writing in a guide to its residents to put in your diagnosis in the reason for visit section of the short form questionairre.

the 800 number is not noted for always giving out the best or even at times most accurate information.

there is also a section on the short form to write comments. no where on the form does it say its not a good idea to write comments because your short form may get kicked for a full cdr. it also doesnt say its not a good idea to attach anything because you may then get a long form cdr. both of those have caused the short forms to be kicked for a full cdr. the guide is just that a guide to filling out the short form and long form in a way which will cause the least future complications.

im passing on the information that i got from new york state, which is what i chose to do on my short form and which was acceptable and successful.

you can obviously do whatever you choose on your own cdr.