$TXT Created by VIB-804-S1.AAC.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Tuesday, 09/17/24 at 11:52 ============================================================================= Run Date: NOV 12, 2024 Designation: IB*2*797 Package : IB - INTEGRATED BILLING Priority: Mandatory Version : 2 SEQ #732 Status: Released Compliance Date: DEC 12, 2024 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)IB*2*757 <<= must be installed BEFORE `IB*2*797' (v)IB*2*772 <<= must be installed BEFORE `IB*2*797' Subject: HDM NEW CHARGE REMOVE REASON Category: - Routine - Other - Data Dictionary Description: ============ The Office of Finance is requesting system enhancements to the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) Integrated Billing (IB) and Accounts Receivable (AR) software modules. The goal of this enhancement is to comply with all legislative mandates and improve the timeliness of the collections process. Enhancements to the existing VistA IB and AR software applications would allow for increased efficiency in workflow processes leading to best practices that would ultimately be reflected in improved customer service to our Veteran population. In order to meet these goals, this patch: 1. Adds 2 new fields EFFECTIVE DATE (#.09) and END DATE (#.1) to the IB CHARGE REMOVE REASONS file (#350.3). 2. Updates the IB CHARGE REMOVE REASONS file (350.3) to add Effective Dates to the following Charge Remove Reasons: UC - ENTERED IN ERROR 06/06/2019 UC - CHANGE IN ELIGIBILITY 06/06/2019 UC - DUPLICATE VISIT 06/06/2019 UC - SEQUENCE UPDATE 06/06/2019 MEDAL OF HONOR 12/16/2016 UC - PG6 REVIEWED 06/06/2019 PANDEMIC RESPONSE 03/01/2020 COMPACT 01/17/2023 INDIAN ATTESTATION 01/05/2022 CLELAND-DOLE 06/27/2023 HANNON ACT 09/19/2022 WORLD WAR II 03/25/2023 PACT103 03/05/2024 3. Updates the IB CHARGE REMOVE REASONS file (350.3) to add End Dates to the following Charge Remove Reasons: PANDEMIC RESPONSE 09/30/2021 CLELAND-DOLE 12/31/2027 HANNON ACT 09/18/2025 4. Adds a new Charge Remove Reason, INCORRECT CLINIC/STOP CODE, to the IB CHARGE REMOVE REASONS file (350.3). 5. Updates the Cancel/Edit/Add Patient Charges option [IB CANCEL/EDIT/ ADD CHARGES] to prevent the use of a Charge Remove Reason if the Date of Service on the bill is outside of the Effective Date Range for the selected Charge Remove Reason. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- IB CHARGE REMOVE REASONS EFFECTIVE DATE (#.09) New (#350.3) END DATE (#.1) New Forms Associated: Form Name File # New/Modified/Deleted --------- ------ -------------------- N/A Mail Groups Associated: Mail Group Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Options Associated: Option Name Type New/Modified/Deleted ----------- ---- -------------------- N/A Functions Associated: Function Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Remote Procedures Associated: Function Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name New/Modified/Deleted ----------------- -------------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Additional Information: ----------------------- N/A New Service Requests (NSRs): ---------------------------- N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs): ----------------------------- N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview: -------------------------------------------- N/A Test Sites: ---------- Edward J Hines VA Hospital (Chicago, IL) - Station 578 Change Order # CHG0529406 VA Central Plains Health Network - Omaha Division - Station 636 Change Order # CHG0529406 VA Western New York Healthcare System - Buffalo - Station 528 Change Order # CHG0529423 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. The documentation can be found in the VA Software Documentation Library at: http://www.domain.ext/vdl/ Documentation can also be obtained at: https://download.vista.domain.ext/index.html/SOFTWARE Title File Name ------------------------------------------------------------------------- IB*2*797 Deployment, Installation, Back-out, IB_2_0_P797_DIBR.PDF and Rollback Guide Patch Installation: Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- N/A 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 should take less than 5 minutes to install. 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 IB*2.0*797. 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*2.0*797 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? YES//', 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 Post-Installation Instructions ------------------------------ There are no special tasks to perform after this patch installation. Back-Out Plan: -------------- Please refer to the Deployment, Installation, Back-out, and Rollback document associated with this patch. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;2.0;INTEGRATED BILLING;**[Patch List]**;21-MAR-94;Build 2 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: IBECEAU2 Before: B40194155 After: B41271029 **7,52,153,176,545,563,614,618, 646,663,671,669,653,678,715, 734,772,797** Routine Name: IBY797PO Before: n/a After: B6089070 **797** Routine list of preceding patches: 772 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JUL 15, 2024 Completed By: Date Completed: NOV 12, 2024 Released By : Date Released : NOV 12, 2024 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT