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

# Smart Mentions

> Type @ in any text field to insert patient names, payment links, saved snippets, and other system information.

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  Smart Mentions work in any text field across Decoda. To add or edit custom snippets, go to **Settings > Suggestions**.
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Type **@** in any text field to insert system information without typing it by hand — patient names, payment links, your practice name, and any custom snippets your practice has saved. A preview card shows the exact text that will be inserted, so you can confirm it's the right one before selecting.

## What You Can Insert

### Practice information

* Your practice name (type **@tenant\_name**)
* Any custom snippets your practice has saved in **Suggestions**

### Patient information

* First name, last name, or full name
* Payment links and outstanding balance
* Patient creation date
* Patient ID

### Assistant information

When configuring AI responses or templates, you can reference assistant-specific information through the same **@** menu.

## Insert a Smart Mention

Type **@** in any text field. A list of matching suggestions appears — keep typing to filter it, then click a suggestion or use the arrow keys and press **Enter**. The more letters you type after **@**, the more the list narrows.

## Create a Custom Snippet

Go to **Settings > Suggestions** (or press **⌘K** on Mac, **Ctrl+K** on Windows, and search for "Suggestions"). Click **+** in the top right, give the snippet a label — this is what you'll type after **@** to find it — enter the content, and click **Save**. The snippet appears alongside the built-in suggestions in every text field.

## Where Smart Mentions Work

* Patient messages
* Clinical notes
* Internal communications
* Forms and documents
* Assistant configurations
* Email templates
* Billing notes
