$TXT Created by at EINS-HFD.MCCF.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Monday, 01/05/26 at 13:03 ============================================================================= Run Date: FEB 12, 2026 Designation: IB*2*822 Package : IB - INTEGRATED BILLING Priority: Mandatory Version : 2 SEQ #766 Status: Released Compliance Date: FEB 22, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)IB*2*593 <<= must be installed BEFORE `IB*2*822' (v)IB*2*647 <<= must be installed BEFORE `IB*2*822' (v)IB*2*778 <<= must be installed BEFORE `IB*2*822' (v)IB*2*806 <<= must be installed BEFORE `IB*2*822' Subject: MCCF VHA DSO eInsurance 31 Category: - Routine - Data Dictionary - Other - Input Template - Enhancement (Mandatory) Description: ============ ************************************************************************** * **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** * * * * DO NOT INSTALL (or queue it to run) between 2:30am and 7:00am local * * time, as this patch modifies the eInsurance Night Process code. This * * is to avoid any unexpected issues. * ************************************************************************** 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. 1) Modified EINSURANCE NIGHT PROCESS [IBCN EINSURANCE NIGHT PROCESS] to include checking the DATE LAST VERIFIED (#2.312,1.03) on active policies associated with pre-selected insurance companies from INSURANCE COMPANY (#36) file. When applicable, the DATE LAST VERIFIED is automatically updated to "Today's" date. 2) Modified PROCESS INSURANCE BUFFER [IBCN INSURANCE BUFFER PROCESS] to allow a E1 Pharmacy response buffer entry to be accepted and saved to the PATIENT (#2) file. A new action, "Pharmacy Eligibility" (PE), was added to the following options: - Patient Insurance Info View/Edit [IBCN PATIENT INSURANCE] - View Patient Insurance [IBCN VIEW PATIENT INSURANCE] - Third Party Joint Inquiry (TPJI) [IBJ THIRD PARTY JOINT INQUIRY] - Claims Tracking Edit [IBT EDIT HR TRACKING ENTRY] - Claims Tracking Edit [IBT EDIT BI TRACKING ENTRY] - Claims Tracking Edit [IBT EDIT IR TRACKING ENTRY] - Claims Tracking Edit [IBT EDIT TRACKING ENTRY] 3) Renamed an existing entry in the SOURCE OF INFORMATION (#355.12) file. "E-PHARMACY" was changed to "EPHARMACY". 4) The MCCR Site Parameter Display/Edit [IBJ MCCR SITE PARAMETERS], under the Insurance Verification section was modified to include the new E1 TRANSACTIONS ENABLED (#350.9, 54.05) field. This field is controlled by the users at the site. The action "Send Rx Ins Inquiry" (RX) within the VistA option INITIATE E-PHARMACY ELIGIBILITY INQUIRY (EPI) [IBCNR ELIGIBILITY INQUIRY] will only allow a user to attempt to create an E1 Pharmacy transaction if the E1 TRANSACTIONS ENABLED field is set to "YES". Upon installation, the default for this field is "YES". 5) Modified the functionality of 'Request Electronic Insurance Inquiry' [IBCNE REQUEST INQUIRY] so that the user may enter a date of service up to six years in the past or four months in the future, when allowable by the payer. EHRM Impact Statement: ---------------------- This patch should have no EHRM impact, and can be installed at all sites, including EHRM converted sites. Patch Components: ----------------- Files & Fields Associated: File Name (Number) Field Name (Number) New/Modified/Deleted ------------------ ------------------- ------------------- EIV E1 TRANSACTION RESPONSE LOG (#365.3) NEW PATIENT NAME (#.01) NEW RECEIVED DATE/TIME (#.02) NEW BPS RESPONSE (#.03) NEW TRANSACTION STATUS (#.04) NEW BUFFER ENTRY (#.05) NEW DO NOT PURGE (#.06) NEW INSURANCE SUB IEN (#1.1) NEW INSURANCE IEN (#1.2) NEW PATIENT (#2) INSURANCE TYPE sub-file (#2.312) REQUESTED SERVICE DATE (#8.01) MODIFIED REQUESTED SERVICE TYPE (#8.02) MODIFIED E1 DISPLAY ENTRY (#8.04) NEW IB SITE PARAMETERS (#350.9) E1 TRANSACTIONS ENABLED (#54.05) NEW 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 ------------- -------------------- IBCNE VP VIEW EXP ELIG BEN SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBCNP PHARMACY ELIG MENU NEW IBCNP PHARMACY ELIG SCREEN NEW IBCNS EXIT ATTACH TO MENU IBCNS QUIT ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSJ CHANGE PLAN ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSJ EDIT COVERAGE LIMITS ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSJ INACTIVATE PLAN ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP ADD GROUP COMMENT ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP ANNUAL BENEFITS ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP BENEFITS USED ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP EDIT ALL ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP EDIT EFFECTIVE DATES ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP EDIT POLICY INFO ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP EMPLOYER INFO FOR CLAIMS ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP PATIENT POLICY COMMENTS ADD/EDIT ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP PATIENT POLICY COMMENTS VIEW ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP POLICY MENU MODIFIED IBCNSP SUBSCRIBER UPDATE ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP UR INFO ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSP VERIFY COVERAGE ATTACH TO MENU IBCNSV POLICY MENU MODIFIED IBJ EXIT ATTACH TO MENU IBJT ACTIVE LIST SCREEN SKIP ATTACH TO MENU IBJT AR ACCOUNT PROFILE SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBJT AR COMMENT HISTORY SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBJT BILL CHARGES SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBJT BILL DX SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBJT BILL PROCEDURES SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBJT CLAIM SCREEN SKIP ATTACH TO MENU IBJT CT/IR COMMUNICATIONS LIST SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBJT HS HEALTH SUMMARY ATTACH TO MENU IBJT NS VIEW AN BEN SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBJT NS VIEW EXP POL MENU MODIFIED IBJT NS VIEW INS CO SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBJT PATIENT POLICY COMMENTS VIEW ATTACH TO MENU IBJT PT ELIGIBILITY SCREEN ATTACH TO MENU IBJT SHORT MENU 2 MODIFIED VALM BLANK 1 ATTACH TO MENU Security Keys Associated: Security Key Name ----------------- N/A Templates Associated: Template Name Type File Name (Number) New/Mod/Delete ------------- ---- ------------------ -------------- IBCNB INSURANCE BUFFER LIST LIST MODIFIED IBCNP PHARMACY ELIG LIST NEW IBCNE GENERAL PARAMETER EDIT INPUT IB SITE PARAMETERS (#350.9) MODIFIED 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: None Problem: -------- None Resolution: ----------- None Test Sites: ----------- CW BILL YOUNG VAMC (BAY PINES, FL) VA HEARTLAND-EAST (ST LOUIS, MO) CENTRAL ALABAMA VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM (MONTGOMERY, AL) Test Sites - SNOW Change Order #: CW BILL YOUNG VAMC: CHG0682613 VA HEARTLAND-EAST: CHG0682477 CENTRAL ALABAMA VETERANS HEALTH CARE SYSTEM: CHG0682620 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*822 Deployment, Installation, Back-out, IB_2_0_P822_DIBRG.PDF and Rollback Guide IB*2 Electronic Insurance Verification (eIV) IB_2_0_P822_EIV_IIU_TM.PDF and Interfacility Insurance Update (IIU) Technical Manual/Security Guide IB*2 Integrated Billing Version 2 Technical IB_2_0_P822_TM.PDF Manual IB*2 Electronic Insurance Verification (eIV) IB_2_0_P822_EIV_IIU_UG.PDF and Interfacility Insurance Update (IIU) User Guide IB*2 Integrated Billing Version 2 User Manual IB_2_0_P822_UM.PDF Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------------------------------- The post install performs the following tasks: - Updates the DESCRIPTION field (#355.12, .02) changing the "E-PHARMACY" source of information entry from "E-PHARMACY" to "EPHARMACY". - Adds two new entries to the IIV STATUS TABLE (#365.15) file, "a1" and "r1". - Adds "IB,AUTOINS FILEUPDATE" to the NEW PERSON (#200) file as a new proxy user. - Sets the default for the E1 TRANSACTIONS ENABLED (#350.9, 54.05) field to '1' for 'YES'. Running Post-Install Routine: POST^IBY822PO STEP 1 of 4 ------------- Update DESCRIPTION (#355.12, .02) for 'E-PHARMACY' entry... Finished STEP 1 of 4 STEP 2 of 4 ------------- Adding two entries to the IIV STATUS TABLE (#365.15) file Entry 'a1' (29) ADDED to the IIV STATUS TABLE (#365.15) file Added DESCRIPTION to code : 'a1' (29) Added CORRECTIVE ACTION to code : 'a1' (29) Entry 'r1' (30) ADDED to the IIV STATUS TABLE (#365.15) file Added DESCRIPTION to code : 'r1' (30) Added CORRECTIVE ACTION to code : 'r1' (30) Finished STEP 2 of 4 STEP 3 of 4 ------------- Adding entry 'IB,AUTOINS FILEUPDATE' to the New Person file (#200) New Person 'IB,AUTOINS FILEUPDATE' added. Finished STEP 3 of 4 STEP 4 of 4 ------------- Set default for E1 TRANSACTIONS ENABLED (#350.9, 54.05) field... E1 TRANSACTIONS ENABLED default set to 1 for 'YES'. POST-Install for IB*2.0*822 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 5 minutes to install. These options should be disabled during the install: Option Name Menu Text ----------- --------- IBCN EINSURANCE NIGHT PROCESS eInsurance Night Process IBCN INSURANCE BUFFER PROCESS Process Insurance Buffer IBCN PATIENT INSURANCE Patient Insurance Info View/Edit IBCN VIEW PATIENT INSURANCE View Patient Insurance IBCNE IIV RESPONSE REPORT eIV Response Report IBT EDIT BI TRACKING ENTRY Claims Tracking Edit IBT EDIT HR TRACKING ENTRY Claims Tracking Edit IBT EDIT IR TRACKING ENTRY Claims Tracking Edit IBT EDIT TRACKING ENTRY Claims Tracking Edit IBJ THIRD PARTY JOINT INQUIRY Third Party Joint Inquiry (TPJI) ************************************************************************** * **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** **IMPORTANT** * * * * DO NOT INSTALL (or queue it to run) between 2:30am and 7:00am local * * time, as this patch modifies the eInsurance Night Process code. This * * is to avoid any unexpected issues. * ************************************************************************** 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 or build name. (ex. IB*2.0*822) 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. It is NOT recommended to use this backup to restore the system as it will NOT restore your system to 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*822. 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// ******************************************************************* * Do NOT expect to be able to use either backup method to restore * * the system 100% back to its original status. * ******************************************************************* 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. 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? YES//", answer YES. a. When prompted "Enter options you wish to mark as "Out Of Order":", select the following options: Option Name Menu Text ----------- --------- IBCN EINSURANCE NIGHT PROCESS eInsurance Night Process IBCN INSURANCE BUFFER PROCESS Process Insurance Buffer IBCN PATIENT INSURANCE Patient Insurance Info View/Edit IBCN VIEW PATIENT INSURANCE View Patient Insurance IBCNE IIV RESPONSE REPORT eIV Response Report IBT EDIT BI TRACKING ENTRY Claims Tracking Edit IBT EDIT HR TRACKING ENTRY Claims Tracking Edit IBT EDIT IR TRACKING ENTRY Claims Tracking Edit IBT EDIT TRACKING ENTRY Claims Tracking Edit IBJ THIRD PARTY JOINT INQUIRY Third Party Joint Inquiry (TPJI) Press the Enter key when you are done selecting options. 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: The post install performs the following tasks: - Updates the DESCRIPTION field (#355.12, .02) changing the "E-PHARMACY" source of information entry from "E-PHARMACY" to "EPHARMACY". - Adds two new entries to the IIV STATUS TABLE (#365.15) file, "a1" and "r1". - Adds "IB,AUTOINS FILEUPDATE" to the NEW PERSON (#200) file as a new proxy user. - Sets the default for the E1 TRANSACTIONS ENABLED (#350.9, 54.05) field to '1' for 'YES'. Running Post-Install Routine: POST^IBY822PO STEP 1 of 4 ------------- Update DESCRIPTION (#355.12, .02) for 'E-PHARMACY' entry... Finished STEP 1 of 4 STEP 2 of 4 ------------- Adding two entries to the IIV STATUS TABLE (#365.15) file Entry 'a1' (29) ADDED to the IIV STATUS TABLE (#365.15) file Added DESCRIPTION to code : 'a1' (29) Added CORRECTIVE ACTION to code : 'a1' (29) Entry 'r1' (30) ADDED to the IIV STATUS TABLE (#365.15) file Added DESCRIPTION to code : 'r1' (30) Added CORRECTIVE ACTION to code : 'r1' (30) Finished STEP 2 of 4 STEP 3 of 4 ------------- Adding entry 'IB,AUTOINS FILEUPDATE' to the New Person file (#200) New Person 'IB,AUTOINS FILEUPDATE' added. Finished STEP 3 of 4 STEP 4 of 4 ------------- Set default for E1 TRANSACTIONS ENABLED (#350.9, 54.05) field... E1 TRANSACTIONS ENABLED default set to 1 for 'YES'. POST-Install for IB*2.0*822 Completed. Back-Out/Roll Back Plan: ------------------------ The Backout Procedure of this patch will be performed only with the concurrence and participation of the appropriate VA site/region personnel. The decision to back out the patch will be a joint decision between VA site/region personnel and other appropriate VA personnel. For more information pertaining to the Backout Procedure, please refer to the "IB*2*822 Deployment, Installation, Back-out, and Rollback Guide" document. Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;2.0;INTEGRATED BILLING;**[Patch List]**;21-MAR-94;Build 21 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: IBCNBAA Before:B168833033 After:B197477757 **82,184,246,416,506,528,668, 737,822** Routine Name: IBCNBAR Before:B123705496 After:B130157599 **82,240,345,413,416,497,528, 554,595,631,687,737,806,822** Routine Name: IBCNBLA Before: B85179304 After: B88731710 **82,149,153,184,271,416,506, 601,737,806,822** Routine Name: IBCNBLE1 Before: B42556307 After: B42777391 **184,271,416,435,467,516,601, 668,737,822** Routine Name: IBCNBLE2 Before: B76745962 After:B124913712 **435,822** Routine Name: IBCNBLL Before:B208597230 After:B117179231 **82,149,153,183,184,271,345, 416,438,435,506,519,528,549, 601,595,631,664,668,737,771, 794,806,822** Routine Name: IBCNBLL1 Before: n/a After: B41422643 **822** Routine Name: IBCNEHL5A Before:B102704194 After:B111707199 **806,822** Routine Name: IBCNEQU Before:B154705853 After:B183242663 **184,271,416,438,497,582,601, 631,668,702,732,737,822** Routine Name: IBCNERTC Before: B9367965 After: B52899581 **593,822** Routine Name: IBCNES Before: B68725109 After: B68246710 **416,438,497,506,702,806,822** Routine Name: IBCNETST Before: B45011499 After:B209687003 **601,732,778,822** Routine Name: IBCNEUT1 Before: B44735114 After: B47167529 **184,497,506,601,822** Routine Name: IBCNEUT2 Before:B113598023 After:B116626139 **184,416,435,713,737,806,822** Routine Name: IBCNICB Before:B150108434 After:B152587081 **413,416,528,549,687,737,822** Routine Name: IBCNINS Before: B9770485 After: B12857417 **687,771,806,822** Routine Name: IBCNINSU Before: B16859178 After:B136938818 **668,687,713,737,822** Routine Name: IBCNIUF Before: B40326268 After: B44299636 **687,822** Routine Name: IBCNP Before: n/a After: B2930635 **822** Routine Name: IBCNSP01 Before: B52030470 After: B55554926 **43,52,85,251,371,377,416,452, 497,595,822** Routine Name: IBJPI Before:B106855429 After:B108698085 **184,271,316,416,438,479,506, 528,549,601,621,659,668,687, 702,732,763,771,806,822** Routine Name: IBNCPDP3 Before: B84074299 After:B100143593 **223,276,342,363,383,384,411, 435,452,516,647,822** Routine Name: IBNCPIV Before: B54224856 After: B56814312 **435,452,822** Routine Name: IBY822PO Before: n/a After: B45061839 **822** Routine list of preceding patches: 593, 647, 778, 806 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : JR Date Entered : FEB 28, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: FEB 11, 2026 Released By : Date Released : FEB 12, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT