Batch Remittance
The Batch Remittance function allows for entering a batch of payments or adjustments.
New Batch - click the New Batch button to start a new batch.
Entry Mode - choose the entry mode for this batch. This will allow for more streamlined data entry.
- Standard - all fields are shown for data entry.
- Patient - hides contractual and write off fields. Used for keying a batch of patient payments.
- Commercial - same as Standard. All fields are available.
- Amount Paid - hides contractual and write off fields.
- Contractual - hides amount paid and write off fields.
- Write Off - hides amount paid and contractual fields.
Note: Batch data is saved as it is being entered, so there is no specific save button.
Account Number - enter a valid account number. Press <Tab> or <Enter> to accept the value and go to the next field. If valid, the Patient Name and Balance fields will be populated. To search for an account, double-click in the Account Number field.
CheckNo - enter the check number here, if applicable.
CheckDate - enter the date of the check, if applicable. Note: This field will accept date math (T, T-1, T+1, etc).
DateReceived - will default to today's date. Key the correct date, if needed. Note: This field will accept date math (T, T-1, T+1, etc).
Source - Enter the source of the payment/adjustment.
AmtPaid- Enter the amount of payment received.
Contractual- Enter the contractual amount from the EOB, if this is an insurance payment.
WriteOffAmount- Enter the amount being written off, if applicable.
WriteOffDate- Enter the date of the write off. Note: This field will accept date math (T, T-1, T+1, etc).
WriteOffCode- Enter the appropriate write off code. Note: A lookup is currently not available, but the field will validate for a correct write off code.
Comment- Enter an appropriate comment, if needed.
Delete Button - Click to delete the currently open batch.
Submit Payments - Click to post the payments/adjustments in the batch to the accounts.