============================================================================= Run Date: JUL 23, 2014 Designation: XU*8*647 Package : XU - KERNEL Priority: Mandatory Version : 8 SEQ #510 Status: Released Compliance Date: AUG 23, 2014 ============================================================================= Subject: UPDATE TO PERSON CLASS 10/01/2014 Category: - Informational Description: ============ The master system (Forum) pushed out new updates for the Person Class (#8932.1) file with new entries #1218, 1219, 1220, 1221, and 1222. ****WARNING**** If you do not see these new entries in the file, please file a Remedy ticket, or contact with the email group 'VHAISF Infrastructure Dev. & Doc.' Use FileMan to check the new entries #1218, 1219, 1220, 1221, and 1222: VA FileMan 22.0 Select OPTION: INQUIRE TO FILE ENTRIES OUTPUT FROM WHAT FILE: PERSON CLASS (1222 entries) Select PERSON CLASS PROVIDER TYPE: 1218 Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians 202C00000X Independent Medical Examiner ...OK? Yes// (Yes) ANOTHER ONE: STANDARD CAPTIONED OUTPUT? Yes// (Yes) Include COMPUTED fields: (N/Y/R/B): NO// BOTH Computed Fields and Record Number (IEN) NUMBER: 1218 PROVIDER TYPE: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians CLASSIFICATION: Independent Medical Examiner STATUS: Active VA CODE: V180905 X12 CODE: 202C00000X DEFINITION: Independent Medical Examiner A special evaluator not involved with the medical care of the individual examinee that impartially evaluates the care being provided by other practitioners to clarify clinical, disability, liability or other case issues. Source: American Board of Independent Medical Examiners [1/1/2007: new] INDIVIDUAL/NON: INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER TYPE CODE (c): 20 CLASSIFICATION CODE (c): 2C AREA OF SPECIALIZATION CODE (c): 00000 ---------- NUMBER: 1219 PROVIDER TYPE: Other Service Providers CLASSIFICATION: Peer Specialist STATUS: Active VA CODE: V081501 X12 CODE: 175T00000X DEFINITION: Individuals certified to perform peer support services through a training process defined by a government agency, such as the Department of Veterans Affairs or a state mental health department/certification/licensing authority. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee INDIVIDUAL/NON: INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER TYPE CODE (c): 17 CLASSIFICATION CODE (c): 5T AREA OF SPECIALIZATION CODE (c): 00000 ---------- NUMBER: 1220 PROVIDER TYPE: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers CLASSIFICATION: Specialist/Technologist, Other AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Orthopedic Assistant STATUS: Active VA CODE: V150222 X12 CODE: 246ZX2200X DEFINITION: An Orthopaedic Assistant is a person who has been trained to work as a physician extender in both clinical and surgical environments. An Orthopaedic Assistant assists with aspects of patient care as determined by the supervising surgeon including, but not limited to, obtaining patient history, assisting with examinations, injections, recording of office notes, and application/adjustment/removal of splints, casts, and other immobilization devices. Acting as a surgical first assistant for orthopaedic surgery cases includes providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, positioning of the patient, suturing and closure of body planes and skin, application of wound dressings or immobilization devices, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. An Orthopaedic Assistant may be licensed, registered, or certified depending on the state in which the individual practices. Source: American Society of Ortho paedic Assistants (ASOA), 2014 [7/1/2014: new] Additional Resources: National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Assistants INDIVIDUAL/NON: INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER TYPE CODE (c): 24 CLASSIFICATION CODE (c): 6Z AREA OF SPECIALIZATION CODE (c): X2200 ---------- NUMBER: 1221 PROVIDER TYPE: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers CLASSIFICATION: Specialist/Technologist, Other AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Surgical Assistant STATUS: Active VA CODE: V150223 X12 CODE: 246ZC0007X DEFINITION: A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training. Source: Association of Surgical Assistants, 2014. [7/1/2014: title modified, definition modified] http://www.surgicalassistant.org/index.php/surgical-assisting Additional Resources: National Surgical Assistant Association, www.nsaa.net. INDIVIDUAL/NON: INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER TYPE CODE (c): 24 CLASSIFICATION CODE (c): 6Z AREA OF SPECIALIZATION CODE (c): C0007 --------- NUMBER: 1222 PROVIDER TYPE: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers CLASSIFICATION: Specialist/Technologist, Other AREA OF SPECIALIZATION: Surgical Technologist STATUS: Active VA CODE: V150218 X12 CODE: 246ZS0410X DEFINITION: Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. Source: Association of Surgical Technologists, "Job Description: Surgical Technologist," 2014. [7/1/2014: code modified, title modified, definition added] INDIVIDUAL/NON: INDIVIDUAL PROVIDER TYPE CODE (c): 24 CLASSIFICATION CODE (c): 6Z AREA OF SPECIALIZATION CODE (c): S0410 Routine Information: ==================== No routines included. ============================================================================= User Information: Entered By : Date Entered : JUL 09, 2014 Completed By: Date Completed: JUL 23, 2014 Released By : Date Released : JUL 23, 2014 ============================================================================= Packman Mail Message: ===================== No routines included