============================================================================= Run Date: DEC 10, 2025 Designation: BPS*1*41 Package : BPS - E CLAIMS MGMT ENGINE Priority: Mandatory Version : 1 SEQ #39 Status: Released Compliance Date: JAN 09, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)BPS*1*40 <<= must be installed BEFORE `BPS*1*41' Subject: MCCF VHA DSO EPHARMACY 29 Category: - Routine - Enhancement (Mandatory) - Data Dictionary Description: ============ This patch has enhancements that extend the capabilities of the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) electronic pharmacy (ePharmacy) billing system. The purpose of this patch is to meet the requirements of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Health Finance Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) Medical Care Collection Fund (MCCF) project. Below is a list of all the applications involved in this project along with their patch numbers: APPLICATION/VERSION PATCH --------------------------------------------------------------- ELECTRONIC CLAIMS MANAGEMENT ENGINE (ECME) V. 1.0 BPS*1*41 OUTPATIENT PHARMACY (OP) V. 7.0 PSO*7*767 INTEGRATED BILLING (IB) V. 2.0 IB*2*812 These patches are being released via a Kernel Installation and Distribution System (KIDS) multi-build distribution. KIDS multi-build name: BPS PSO IB BUNDLE 29.0 KIDS Host File name: BPS_1_41_PSO_IB.KID This patch contains the following functionality: --------------------------------------------------------- 1. This release introduces a new action protocol on the Reject Information Screen to allow the pharmacist user to populate the NCPDP field 335-2C, Pregnancy Indicator, on a resubmitted claim request. In addition, this release introduces logic to hard-code NCPDP field 618-RR, Patient ID Count, to "1". (Jira ID EPHAR-1514) 2. The system is being updated to add Date of Service to the output of the Excel version of the Closed Claim Report. (Jira ID EPHAR-3934) EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- This patch can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: New/Modified/ File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) Deleted ------------------ ------------------- ------------- BPS REQUESTS (#9002313.77) PREGNANCY INDICATOR (#2.12) New BPS NCPDP FIELD DEFS (#9002313.91) Modified Forms Associated: New/Modified/ Form Name File Name (Number) Deleted --------- ------------------ ------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: New/Modified/ Mail Group Name Deleted --------------- ------------- N/A Options Associated: New/Modified/ Option Name Type Deleted/Attach ----------- ---- -------------- Protocols Associated: New/Modified/ Protocol Name Deleted ------------- ------------ Security Keys Associated: New/Modified/ Security Key Name Deleted ----------------- ------------ N/A Templates Associated: New/Modified/ Template Name Type File Name (Number) Deleted -------------- ---- ------------------ ------------- Remote Procedures Associated: New/Modified/ Remote Procedure Name Deleted --------------------- ------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: New/Modified/ Parameter Name Deleted -------------- ------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- New Service Requests (NSRs): N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: N/A Test Sites: ----------- KANSAS CITY VAMC (589 - Kansas City, MO) RICHMOND VA MEDICAL CENTER (652 - Richmond, VA) SHREVEPORT VAMC (667 - Shreveport, LA) Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: KANSAS CITY VAMC: CHG0655322 RICHMOND VA MEDICAL CENTER: CHG0655131 SHREVEPORT VAMC: CHG0652376 Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- The software for this patch is being released using a host file. The host file is available at the following location: /srv/vista/patches/SOFTWARE/BPS_1_41_PSO_IB.KID 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- BPS*1*41 ECME Deployment, Installation, BPS_1_0_P41_DIBRG.PDF Back-out, and Rollback Guide ECME User Manual BPS_1_0_P41_UM.PDF Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- No Pre or Post Install Routines associated with BPS*1*41. Refer to the Pre/Post Installation Overview in the patch descriptions for PSO*7*767 and IB*2*812 for details specific to those patches. Pre-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------ **************************** IMPORTANT NOTE ************************* * * * To avoid disruptions, this multi-build should be installed during * * non-peak hours and should not be installed when any of these jobs * * are scheduled to run: * * - BPS NIGHTLY BACKGROUND JOB [BPS NIGHTLY BACKGROUND JOB] * * - Scheduled CS Transmission [PSXR SCHEDULED CS TRANS] * * - Scheduled Non-CS Transmission [PSXR SCHEDULED NON-CS TRANS] * * Wait for these processes to finish or complete the installation * * before any of these jobs start. * * * ********************************************************************* This multi-build should take less than 5 minutes to install. This multi-build installation can be queued but should not be queued at a time when the BPS NIGHTLY BACKGROUND JOB or CMOP transmission processes are scheduled. Installation Instructions: -------------------------- 1. Use the Load a Distribution option contained on the Kernel Installation and Distribution System Menu to load the Host file. When prompted to "Enter a Host File:" enter /srv/vista/patches/SOFTWARE/BPS_1_41_PSO_IB.KID 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 or build name. (ex. BPS PSO IB BUNDLE 29.0) 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. i. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter the build name. (ex. BPS PSO IB BUNDLE 29.0) ii. When asked to specify what to backup, select Build. iii. When prompted to Enter a Host File, select a name for the backup host file that is different than the build name for the patch. (ex. BPS PSO IB BUNDLE 29.0 BACKUP) The backup host file can be used to restore your system to its pre-patch condition. 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. When prompted 'Want KIDS to Rebuild Menu Trees Upon Completion of Install? NO//', answer . ii. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer . iii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer . Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- N/A Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ For a description of how to back-out this patch, please refer to the BPS Deployment, Install, Back-out, and Rollback Guide listed above (BPS_1_0_P41_DIBRG.PDF). Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;1.0;E CLAIMS MGMT ENGINE;**[Patch List]**;JUN 2004;Build 11 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: BPSNCPD4 Before: B50211641 After: B50424104 **6,7,8,10,11,24,26,29,40,41** Routine Name: BPSNCPD5 Before: B77509229 After: B79077108 **7,8,10,11,20,40,41** Routine Name: BPSNCPD6 Before: B30537133 After: B31851915 **7,8,10,11,20,40,41** Routine Name: BPSNCPDP Before:B166647522 After:B169669636 **1,3,4,2,5,6,7,8,10,11,19,20, 22,40,41** Routine Name: BPSOSCF Before: B42228766 After: B43565703 **1,5,8,10,15,19,23,28,40,41** Routine Name: BPSOSH2 Before:B196128101 After:B208138458 **1,5,8,10,15,19,20,23,28,40,41** Routine Name: BPSOSH3 Before: B8165395 After: B12908600 **40,41** Routine Name: BPSOSIY Before: B93605419 After: B99283889 **1,3,5,6,7,8,10,11,20,26,29, 36,40,41** Routine Name: BPSOSRX3 Before:B127722592 After:B129703051 **7,8,10,11,23,24,40,41** Routine Name: BPSOSRX4 Before: B64212514 After: B66499357 **7,8,10,11,40,41** Routine Name: BPSOSRX8 Before: B22749040 After: B23680183 **7,10,11,20,40,41** Routine Name: BPSRPT8 Before:B144238706 After:B146764462 **1,3,5,7,8,10,11,19,20,23,24,28,41** Routine Name: BPSRPT8A Before: B25692004 After: B25862156 **28,41** Routine list of preceding patches: 40 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : DEC 05, 2024 Completed By: Date Completed: DEC 10, 2025 Released By : Date Released : DEC 10, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included