---
updatedAt: 2026-08-07T16:25:02.000Z
agentTools:
  projectIndex: https://docs.elationhealth.com/llms.txt
---

# Update Appointment Type

Replace an existing appointment type.

# OpenAPI definition

```json
{
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    "schemas": {
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        "properties": {
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          },
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      "put": {
        "description": "Replace an existing appointment type.",
        "operationId": "appointment_types_update",
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            "required": true,
            "schema": {
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                "$ref": "#/components/schemas/AppointmentType"
              }
            }
          },
          "required": true
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        "responses": {
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            "content": {
              "application/json": {
                "schema": {
                  "$ref": "#/components/schemas/AppointmentType"
                }
              }
            },
            "description": ""
          }
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        "security": [
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        ],
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        ],
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}
```