$TXT Created by at EPAY-DEV.MCCF.DOMAIN.EXT (KIDS) on Tuesday, 02/24/26 at 14:13 ============================================================================= Run Date: AUG 10, 2026 Designation: PRCA*4.5*455 Package : PRCA - ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE Priority: Mandatory Version : 4.5 SEQ #407 Status: Released Compliance Date: AUG 20, 2026 ============================================================================= Associated patches: (v)PRCA*4.5*371<<= must be installed BEFORE `PRCA*4.5*455' (v)PRCA*4.5*446<<= must be installed BEFORE `PRCA*4.5*455' Subject: MCCF EDI TAS EPAYMENTS RELEASE 26 Category: - Routine - Enhancement (Mandatory) Description: ============ **************************** IMPORTANT NOTE ************************* * * * This patch has a 10-day compliance window. * * * ********************************************************************* Below is a list of all the applications involved in this patch along with their patch number: APPLICATION/VERSION PATCH --------------------------------------------------------------- ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (PRCA) V. 4.5 PRCA*4.5*455 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 as related to Accounts Receivable (PRCA). This project ensures the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) compliance with Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) Operating Rules, and enables VA to more effectively use electronic payment data, resulting in better revenue and cash flow management. It will provide the infrastructure foundation for electronic exchange of claim payment information and promotes an interoperable system. This patch contains changes to the ePayments (835 and EFT) program area to ensure compliance. Specifically, enhancements to the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA) Third Party EDI Lockbox module to increase timely and accurate processing of payments for electronic claims in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Fiscal Accounting policies. The ePayments system is used by Accounts Receivable (AR) staff to process payments from third party payers for both medical and pharmacy claims. The following features of the PRCA software will be affected by this patch: 1. Deposits with only one debit EFT that have a total less than a dollar will not show as unbalanced. 2. VistA changes enable implementation of Fast Health Care Interoperability Resources (FHIR) as a standard to receive EFTs via VistA Link. 3. Correct the unbalanced flag display on the EFT Transaction Audit Report [RCDPE EFT TRANSACTION AUD REP]. 4. Modify the AR Nightly Process to correctly calculate the total amount posted for EDI Lockbox Deposits containing debit EFTs. Does not impact any display or processing encountered by a user. 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 Sub-file Name (#) ------------------- ------------------------------- ------------- N/A Bulletins Associated: Bulletin Name New/Modified/Deleted ------------- -------------------- N/A Dialogs Associated: Dialog Name 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 ----------- ---- -------------------- RCDPETAS EPAYMENTS RPCS Broker (Client/Server) New 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 --------------------- -------------------- RCTAS 835EFT New Parameter Definitions Associated: Parameter Name New/Modified/Deleted -------------- -------------------- RCDPE FHIR EFT LOCK TIMEOUT New Additional Information: ----------------------- New Service Requests (NSRs) ---------------------------- N/A Patient Safety Issues (PSIs) ----------------------------- N/A Defect Tracking System Ticket(s) & Overview ------------------------------------------- N/A Test Sites: ---------- ROSEBURG (ROSEBURG, OR) - Station 653 CHG Order # CHG0711091 BUFFALO (BUFFALO, NY) - Station 528 CHG Order # CHG0704508 PITTSBURGH (PITTSBURGH, PA) - Station 646 CHG Order # CHG0704546 OMAHA (OMAHA, NE) - Station 636 CHG Order # CHG0704576 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 or /srv/vista/patches/SOFTWARE Documentation Title File Name --------------------------------------------------------------------- PRCA*4.5*455 Deployment, PRCA_4_5_P455_DIBRG.PDF Installation, Back-out, and Rollback Guide Accounts Receivable Version EPAYMENTS_EDI_LOCKBOX_P455_UG.PDF Version 4.5 ePayments User Manual (EDI Lockbox) Accounts Receivable Version PRCA_4_5_P455_TM.PDF 4.5 Technical Manual/Security Guide Patch Installation: ------------------- Pre/Post Installation Overview: ------------------------------- Do not install this patch while the "Accounts Receivable Nightly Process Background Job" [PRCA NIGHTLY PROCESS] is running. To avoid disruptions, this patch should be installed during non-peak hours when there is minimal activity on the system and there are no Accounts Receivable users on the system. Pre-Installation Instructions: ------------------------------ **************************** IMPORTANT NOTE ************************* * * * To avoid disruptions, this build should not be installed * * while the "Account Receivable Nightly Process Background Job" * * [PRCA NIGHTLY PROCESS] is running. * * Wait for these processes to finish or complete the installation * * before any of these jobs start. * * * ********************************************************************* 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. No menu options need to be disabled during installation of this patch. Security key XUMGR is required to install this patch. If the installer does not have key XUMGR, the installation will abort. The key is needed because this patch creates a Proxy User. 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 & Distribution System Menu, select the Installation Menu. From this menu, you may select to use the following options. When prompted for the INSTALL NAME, enter the patch PRCA*4.5*455: A. 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. PRCA*4.5*455) B. Select the Backup a Transport Global option to create a backup message for PRCA*4.5*455. 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 PRCA*4.5*455 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 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? 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: ------------------------------- Post-Installation routine RCP455 runs to add Proxy User PRCATASMCCF, SPMHFINEPYTS to the New Person file (#200). In addition, a locking timeout parameter is set for FHIR EFT processing. 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 a description of how to back-out this patch, please refer to the Deployment, Installation, Back-Out and Rollback Guide listed above (PRCA_4_5_P455_DIBR.PDF). Routine Information: ==================== The second line of each of these routines now looks like: ;;4.5;Accounts Receivable;**[Patch List]**;Mar 20, 1995;Build 19 The checksums below are new checksums, and can be checked with CHECK1^XTSUMBLD. Routine Name: RCDPEM Before: B78149188 After: B79752869 **173,255,269,276,283,298,304, 318,321,326,345,349,424,455** Routine Name: RCDPEM0 Before:B101889216 After:B104868825 **173,208,220,298,304,345,375, 349,409,424,439,455** Routine Name: RCDPESR1 Before:B100945713 After:B118198743 **173,214,208,202,271,298,321, 345,349,439,455** Routine Name: RCDPESR9 Before: B71991491 After: B74058215 **173,252,269,302,371,455** Routine Name: RCDPTAR1 Before:B216356690 After:B218197914 **303,326,380,409,424,439,446,455** Routine Name: RCDPTAR2 Before: B23382112 After: B29045829 **424,439,446,455** Routine Name: RCP455 Before: n/a After: B5700287 **455** Routine Name: RCP455E Before: n/a After: B1843803 **455** Routine Name: RCTASFH Before: n/a After: B78110465 **455** Routine Name: RCTASFH1 Before: n/a After: B2600881 **455** Routine list of preceding patches: 371, 446 ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : MAY 02, 2025 Completed By: Date Completed: AUG 10, 2026 Released By : Date Released : AUG 10, 2026 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== $END TXT