> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.getsolum.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Services

> Define the types of services your company offers and assign them to providers

# Services

Services represent the types of care your company provides — for example, "Physical Therapy", "ABA Therapy", or "Dry Needling". Once created, services can be assigned to [providers](/guides/providers) to track which professionals offer which services.

Manage services from **Settings → [Services](https://app.getsolum.com/settings/services)**.

## Quick Start

1. **Go to Settings → Services** in your Solum dashboard.
2. **Click "Add Service"** to open the creation form.
3. **Enter a name** (e.g., "Physical Therapy").
4. **Add a description** (optional) to clarify what the service includes.
5. **Save** — the service is now available to assign to providers.

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## Service Fields

| Field           | Required | Description                                       |
| --------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------- |
| **Name**        | Yes      | Service name (must be unique within your company) |
| **Description** | No       | A brief explanation of what this service includes |

### Advanced Options

| Field           | Required | Description                                                                                                                     |
| --------------- | -------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| **Slug**        | No       | URL-friendly identifier, auto-generated from name (e.g., `physical_therapy`). Lowercase letters, numbers, and underscores only. |
| **External ID** | No       | Your external system's identifier (e.g., EHR service code). Must be unique per company.                                         |

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## Creating a Service

Click **Add Service** to open the creation form. Enter a name and optionally a description. The slug is auto-generated from the name if you don't provide one.

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## Editing a Service

Click on any service row in the table to open the edit form. All fields can be changed, including the name.

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## Deleting a Service

Click the **delete** button on a service row.

<Warning>
  Deleting a service is **permanent** and cannot be undone. Providers currently assigned to this service will lose that association.
</Warning>

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## Where Services Are Used

* **Providers** — Assign services to providers in Settings → [Providers](/guides/providers) to track who offers what.

<Note>
  Services in this settings page are separate from the **Service Type Codes** used for insurance eligibility checks. For eligibility service types, see the [Service Type Codes](/guides/service-type-codes) reference.
</Note>

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## Troubleshooting

| Problem                                     | Fix                                                                                                                 |
| ------------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| "Service name already exists"               | Each service name must be unique within your company. Choose a different name.                                      |
| Service not showing when editing a provider | Make sure the service was saved successfully. Refresh the page and check Settings → Services.                       |
| Slug already exists                         | Each slug must be unique within your company. Provide a different slug in the Advanced section, or change the name. |