$TXT Created by CMNU.FO-BIRM.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Tuesday, 04/01/25 at 16:21 ============================================================================= Run Date: MAY 01, 2025 Designation: IB*2*796 Package : IB - INTEGRATED BILLING Priority: Mandatory Version : 2 SEQ #745 Status: Released Compliance Date: MAY 16, 2025 ============================================================================= Subject: IB CPAC 2017 NSRS Category: - Enhancement (Mandatory) - Data Dictionary - Input Template - Routine Description: ============ ***Please Note: This patch has a shortened compliance date of 15 days*** Patch Content (1) CPT Code Count Updating screens and lookup lists for unit counts Integrated Billing Master Menu > Billing Clerk's Menu > Enter/Edit Billing Information Screen 5 > Step 4 ([4] Cod. Method:) - Unit column added to the lookup screen - The lookup list currently displays each unit of a code on a line. If a code has 5 units, it displays 5 lines. This is being updated to show the code on one line with 5 in the new units field. Screen 7 > Step 5 ([5] Rev. Code) - Prepopulate the Rev Codes with units - The lookup list currently displays each code with one unit. This is being updated to show the units from screen 5 > step 4. (2) Additional Comments in Claims Tracking Claims Tracking has been updated to include a new Additional Comments field that allows for multiple comments each up to 226 characters long. A new screen has been created to display the comments and allow adding, editing, deleting, and searching of comments. When the Reason Not Billable is OTHER, a comment of at least 15 characters is required to be entered. When the Reason Not Billable is GLOBAL SURGERY, existing functionality is preserved in the new implementation. Existing Additional Comments are filed into the new Additional Comments field as the first comment by a conversion run in the install. ECME package updates to the original field will trigger an update to the new field when the original field is blank before the update. Updated the Additional Comments field on two options to use the new field. Claims Tracking Menu (Combined Functions) >> IC Inquire to Claims Tracking Claims Tracking Menu (Combined Functions) >> RM Reports Menu (Claims Tracking) ... BI Print CT Summary for Billing Updated the Reasons Not Billable report to use the new field and limited the field in the excel format to 80 characters. Updated the Additional Comments field to use the new field. Claims Tracking Edit > Action VE (View/Edit) Page 2 EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- - This patch can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- CLAIMS TRACKING (#356) ADDITIONAL COMMENT Modified (#1.08) ADDITIONAL COMMENTS New (#4) CLAIMS TRACKING (#356) : DATE (#.01) New ADDITIONAL COMMENTS USER (#.02) New (356.04) DEPARTMENT (#.03) New COMMENT (#1) New BILL/CLAIMS (#399) : QUANTITY (#92) New PROCEDURES (#399.0304) Forms Associated: Form Name File Number New/Modified/Deleted --------- ----------- -------------------- Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- IBCNS EXIT Existing; Reference only - used in IBTREC MENU IBTREC ADD COMMENT New IBTREC DEL COMMENT New IBTREC EDIT COMMENT New IBTREC MENU New IBTREC SEARCH LIST New Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- IBT BILLING INFO INPUT CLAIMS TRACKING (356) Modified Remote Procedures Associated: Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- New Service Requests (NSRs): NSR20170805 - CPT Count NSR20170806 - Additional Comments Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: N/A Problem: -------- Resolution: ----------- Test Sites: ----------- Richmond, VA San Diego, CA Albany, NY Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: Richmond, VA: CHG0591586 Albany, NY: CHG0592441 San Diego, CA: CHG0591386 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released in a PackMan message. Documentation describing the new functionality is included in this release. Documentation can be found on the VA Software Documentation Library at: https://www.domain.ext/vdl/. Documentation can also be obtained at https://download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE. Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------------------- IB*2*796 Deployment, Installation, Back-out, IB_2_0_DIBRG_796.PDF and Rollback Guide IB*2 Integrated Billing Version 2 Technical IB_2_0_TM_796.PDF Manual IB*2 EDI User Guide IB_2_0_EDI_UG_796.PDF Claims Tracking User Guide IB_2_0_CT_UG_796.PDF Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: Pre-Installation Instructions: This patch may be installed with users on the system although it is recommended that it be installed during non-peak hours to minimize potential disruption to users. ******************************************* This patch could take 15 to 20 minutes to run due to the conversion of the comments. ******************************************* Installation Instructions: 1. Choose the PackMan message containing this build. Then select the INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option to load the build. 2. From the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, A. Select the Verify Checksums in Transport Global option to confirm the integrity of the routines that are in the transport global. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME enter the patch NOTE: Using will not bring up a Multi-Package build even if it was loaded immediately before this step. It will only bring up the last patch in the build. B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message. You must use this option and specify what to backup; the entire Build or just Routines. The backup message can be used to restore the routines and components of the build to the pre-patch condition. i. At the Installation option menu, select Backup a Transport Global ii. At the Select INSTALL NAME prompt, enter your build IB*2*796 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build (including Routines) R Routines Only Backup Type: B// iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure your build? NO//", press and take the default response of "NO". v. When prompted with, "Send mail to: Last name, First Name", press to take default recipient. Add any additional recipients. vi. When prompted with "Select basket to send to: IN//", press and take the default IN mailbox or select a different mailbox. C. You may also elect to use the following options: i. Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view the components of the KIDS build. ii. Compare Transport Global to Current System - This option will allow you to view all changes that will be made when this patch is installed. It compares all of the components of this patch, such as routines, DDs, templates, etc. D. Select the Install Package(s) option and choose the patch to install. i. If prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer NO. ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO. iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer NO. a. When prompted 'Enter options you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', press the Enter key. b. When prompted 'Enter protocols you wish to mark as 'Out Of Order':', press the Enter key. c. When prompted 'Delay Install (Minutes): (0 - 60): 0//', answer 0. Post-Installation Instructions: None Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ Back-out will be done only with the concurrence and participation of development team and appropriate VA site/region personnel. The decision to back-out or rollback software will be a joint decision between development team, national support, VA site/region personnel and other appropriate VA personnel. For specific steps on accomplising a back-out of this patch, please see the DIBRG document. Validation of Back-out Procedure --------------------------------- The Back-out Procedure can be verified by printing the first 2 lines of the IB Routines contained in this patch using the option First Line Routine Print [XU FIRST LINE PRINT]. Once the routines contained in the IB*2*796 patch have been rolled back, the first two lines of the Routines will no longer contain the designation of patch 796 in the patch list section on line 2. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;2.0;INTEGRATED BILLING;**[Patch List]**;21-MAR-94;Build 34 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: IB2P796 Before: n/a After: B1951489 **796** Routine Name: IBCCC2 Before:B151138395 After:B152153622 **80,106,124,138,51,151,137, 161,182,211,245,155,296,320, 348,349,371,400,433,432,447, 516,577,592,608,623,796** Routine Name: IBCCPT Before:B154549442 After:B166609244 **55,62,52,91,106,125,51,148, 174,182,245,266,260,339,432, 592,742,796** Routine Name: IBCOPV1 Before: B19654467 After: B19733863 **106,260,796** Routine Name: IBCRBC1 Before: B55586137 After: B58165760 **52,80,106,138,51,148,245,270, 370,796** Routine Name: IBCRBG1 Before: B2469476 After: B3063271 **52,106,148,245,796** Routine Name: IBCU7 Before:B183811775 After:B185785260 **62,52,106,125,51,137,210,245, 228,260,348,371,432,447,488, 461,516,522,577,604,616,592, 608,714,742,796** Routine Name: IBJDB21 Before:B127496258 After:B131884002 **123,159,185,399,437,458,568,796** Routine Name: IBTOBI1 Before: B19861632 After: B21183995 **276,377,516,796** Routine Name: IBTREC Before: n/a After: B90661296 **796** Routine Name: IBTRED0 Before: B24089460 After: B24401036 **160,210,317,276,458,461,598,796** Routine list of preceding patches: 370, 568, 598, 623, 742 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JUL 09, 2024 Completed By: Date Completed: APR 30, 2025 Released By : Date Released : MAY 01, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT