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Run Date: APR 29, 2009                     Designation: IB*2*414
Package : IB - INTEGRATED BILLING             Priority: EMERGENCY
Version : 2       SEQ #378                      Status: Released
                  Compliance Date: APR 30, 2009
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Subject: ALLOW 9 DIGIT ZIP CODES ON 837's

Category: 
  - Other
  - Routine

Description:
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 This patch allows 9 digit zip codes to be transmitted on Bills sent
 electronically to Trailblazers.  Trailblazers is a fiscal
 intermediary that acts on behalf of Medicare.  Prior to this patch, 9
 digit zip codes were being shortened to 5 which led to claims being
 rejected. 
  
 Associated Remedy ticket(s):
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 HD0000000299019 - 9-digit zip code for Livermore division 
    Duplicate:  HD0000000298681 - Validate Billing Address information
                HD0000000302122 - Medicare rejects 
                HD0000000300915 - 9 Digit Zip Code needed for Claims
                HD0000000303762 - 9 digit zip error on Medicare bills at 
                                  West Palm/Okeechobee 
  
 Test Sites:
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 Little Rock, AR 
 Palo Alto HCS
 West Palm Beach, FL
   
 REMEDY OVERVIEW:
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 1)  HD0000000299019 - 9-digit zip code for Livermore division
    Duplicate:  HD0000000298681 - Validate Billing Address information
                HD0000000302122 - Medicare rejects 
                HD0000000300915 - 9 Digit Zip Code needed for Claims
                HD0000000303762 - 9 digit zip error on Medicare bills at 
                                  West Palm/Okeechobee  
   
 Problem: 
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 Currently the LENGTH (#.09) field in the IB FORM SKELETON DEFINITION
 (#364.6) file for the "Billing Provider ZIP Code" and the "Lab/Facility
 ZIP Code" entries only allow 5 digits.  This leads to claim rejections 
 when the bills reach Trailblazers.
  
 Resolution:
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 Modified the LENGTH (#.09) field in the IB FORM SKELETON DEFINITION
 (#364.6) file for the two entries in question to except up to 9 digits.
  
 Also, since the Lab/Facility may contain a "-" as a separator, the field
 is stripped of this character before being transmitted to conform to
 the 9 digit max length.
   
  
        ================INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS =================
  
 It is not necessary to disable any options.  You may install 
 these routines at any time without interruption to users.  It should
 take less than 2 minutes to install this patch.
  
    1. Choose the PackMan message containing this patch and invoke the
       INSTALL/CHECK MESSAGE PackMan option.  
   
    2. From the Kernel Installation & Distribution System menu, select 
       the Installation menu.  
   
    3. From this menu, you may select to use the following options: 
       (when prompted for INSTALL NAME, enter IB*2.0*414
   
         a.  Verify Checksums in Transport Global - This option will allow
             you to ensure the integrity of the routines that are in the
             transport global.
         b.  Print Transport Global - This option will allow you to view
             the components of the KIDS build.
         c.  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 components of this patch
             (routines, DD's, templates, etc.).
         d.  Backup a Transport Global - This option will create a backup
             message of any routines exported with this patch. It will not
             backup any other changes such as DD's or templates.
   
    4. Use the Install Package(s) option and select the package IB*2.0*414.
  
  
    5. When Prompted "Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? 
       NO//" respond NO.  
   
    6. When Prompted "Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and 
       Protocols? NO//" respond NO.
   
    7. You may delete routine IB20P414 after the installation.

Routine Information:
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The second line of each of these routines now looks like:
 ;;2.0;INTEGRATED BILLING;**[Patch List]**;21-MAR-94;Build 1

The checksums below are new checksums, and
 can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD.

Routine Name: IB20P414
    Before:       n/a   After:  B1640184  **414**

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User Information:
Entered By  : ADES,ROBERT                   Date Entered  : JAN 30, 2009
Completed By: SESSLER,APRIL                 Date Completed: APR 13, 2009
Released By : CAULFIELD,MARY                Date Released : APR 29, 2009
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