Release Notes for December 2011

Introducing the information panel and more 5010 readiness updates

In this release, we focused our efforts on 5010 readiness and making sure we give you all the information you need on this transition.  We have also included a new area on your practice home page in Kareo to access educational information from within Kareo.

Information Panel

The information panel is a new area located in the lower left corner of your Kareo main screen.  This area gives immediate access to important educational information, right at your finger-tips.

This month, the information panel will focus on 5010 readiness.  By clicking on the 5010 symbol you will be launched to the 5010 information page with access to checklists, videos, and reference information.

In the future, this area may provide educational insights such as how to maximize your collections, best practices for tackling increasing patient receivables, assistance interpreting your data, etc…

5010 Project Update

This release includes several modifications for 5010.  Even though enforcement of the 5010 format has been delayed by CMS, compliance with the new format is still necessary by January 1, 2012.  Below are the modifications included in this December release to address 5010.

• Zip Code Extension: Modified existing zip codes in Kareo to include the four digit extension
• Additions for Ambulance Services:  Added pick-up and drop-off address fields

Behind the scenes, additional changes have been made to accommodate both clearinghouse and payer requirements.  These do not have any impact on workflow or screens within Kareo.

Fixes & Enhancements

Beyond 5010 additions, this release also included fixes and enhancements.  The most notable items are below.

• Patient Statements:  Added a new option for you to limit the number of patient statements received by a patient
• Missed Encounter Report:  Modified to ensure only missed encounters display in the report
• Unapplied Reporting:  Corrected unapplied calculation across AR reports

Updated Help Files, Guides and Training Videos

Updated Help Files

• 5010 updates on affected topics
• Patient Statement Options
• Service Locations

Updated Guides
Visit the Kareo Guides page: www.kareo.com/support/guides

• Updated 5010 Compliance Checklist

Updated Training Videos
         No training video additions have been made for this release.

At Kareo, we continue working hard to make medical billing easy for you. Customer feedback drives our service and ensures we build the features that matter most to people like you, so your input is critical to us. Please email your suggestions, challenges and ideas for our next release to features@kareo.com.

Kind regards,
 

Kareo Support Team
support@kareo.com

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