$TXT Created by at MNTVBB.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Friday, 09/12/25 at 12:07 ============================================================================= Run Date: SEP 23, 2025 Designation: IB*2*830 Package : IB - INTEGRATED BILLING Priority: Mandatory Version : 2 SEQ #756 Status: Released Compliance Date: SEP 30, 2025 ============================================================================= Subject: FY26 IB STOP CODE UPDATE Category: - Routine Description: ============ ************************************************************************** NOTE: This patch is being released with a shortened compliance date of 7 days. ************************************************************************** FY26 IB STOP CODE UPDATE 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 ------------------ ------------------- -------------------- N/A Forms Associated: Form Name File Number 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 Protocols Associated: Protocol Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------------- N/A Remote Procedures Associated: Remote Procedure Name New/Modified/Deleted --------------------- -------------------- N/A Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name 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: 1. INC39768542 - Need a new national VistA patch created to update FY2025 copay changes 2. INC40180375 - Copay updates to STOP codes for FY26 Problem: -------- The Managerial Cost Accounting office (MCAO) requests to update eight (8) stop codes to the IB CLINIC STOP CODE BILLABLE TYPES (#352.5) file to be effective 10/1/2025. Resolution: ----------- Routine IB20P830 has been created to update eight (8) stop codes to the IB CLINIC STOP CODE BILLABLE TYPES (#352.5) file, effective 10/1/2025. The descriptions of the following entries have changed: STOP CODES MODIFIED ------------------- STOP |EFFECTIVE| CODE | DATE |BILLABLE TYPE|DESCRIPTION FLAG|OVERRIDE ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 190 OCT 1,2025 BASIC VA-BASED ADHC 186 OCT 1,2025 BASIC PHYSICIAN ASSIST/ASSOC (PA) 437 OCT 1,2025 BASIC VICTORS & ADVANCED LOW VISION OVERRIDE 438 OCT 1,2025 BASIC INTERMEDIATE LOW VISION CARE OVERRIDE 439 OCT 1,2025 BASIC LOW VISION CARE OVERRIDE 339 OCT 1,2025 SPECIALTY OBSTETRICS 404 OCT 1,2025 SPECIALTY GYNECOLOGY 139 OCT 1,2025 BASIC HEALTH & WELL-BEING SERVICES OVERRIDE Test Sites: ----------- Louisville VAMC Pittsburgh VAMC SNOW Change Order #: -------------------------------- CHG0653554-Louisville VAMC CHG0653299-Pittsburgh VAMC Software and Documentation Retrieval Instructions: -------------------------------------------------- This patch is being distributed as a PackMan message. Patch Installation: ------------------- During patch installation the running of the post installation routine IB20P830 will automatically occur and should resemble the following: Running Post-Install Routine: EN^IB20P830 DSS Clinic Stop Codes for FY 2026, Post-Install Starting Updating Stop Code entries in file 352.5 190 VA-BASED ADHC 186 PHYSICIAN ASSIST/ASSOC (PA) 437 VICTORS & ADVANCED LOW VISION 438 INTERMEDIATE LOW VISION CARE 439 LOW VISION CARE 339 OBSTETRICS 404 GYNECOLOGY 139 HEALTH & WELL-BEING SERVICES 8 updates added to file 352.5 DSS Clinic Stop Codes for FY 2026, Post-Install Starting Updating Routine file... Updating KIDS files... IB*2.0*830 Installed. Feb 14, 2025@14:09:14 Not a production UCI Install Completed 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 2 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*830. b. NOTE: This step can be skipped as this patch implements new routine. 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*830 iii. When prompted for the following, enter "R" for Routines or "B" for Build. Select one of the following: B Build R Routines Enter response: Build iv. When prompted "Do you wish to secure this message? 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. When prompted 'Want KIDS to INHIBIT LOGONs during the install? NO//', answer NO. ii. When prompted 'Want to DISABLE Scheduled Options, Menu Options, and Protocols? NO//', answer NO. e. During install, verify that all entries were updated successfully. If an error is displayed, please create a ServiceNow (SNOW) ticket. Post-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------- Print and review the contents of the installation in the INSTALL file by using the Install File Print [XPD PRINT INSTALL FILE] menu option. Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ Prior to installing an updated KIDS package, the site/region should create a backup using the Backup a Transport Global option [XPD BACKUP]. In the event that the patch installer decides to back out this patch, the patch installer should log a Service Now ticket or contact the Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) at 855-673-4357. Backout or rollback of the software will be a joint decision between the development team, VA site/region personnel and other appropriate VA personnel and will require their concurrence. 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: IB20P830 Before: n/a After: B15108639 **830** ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : AUG 06, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: SEP 23, 2025 Released By : Date Released : SEP 23, 2025 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT