The latest version of Front Desk includes the ability to set default item codes on appointment types.
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Go to File > System Information > Appointment Book > App Types
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Double-click on an appointment type or select an item and click edit.
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Select Add to choose your default options for all practitioners or individual practitioners.
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When booking an appointment, the default item code will now appear on selection of an appointment type.