Processing patient charges

This appendix explains how to implement and process patient charges in the Inventory Control application.

Note: You can collect patient charges using the handheld terminal, then upload the charges to the host where you can track lost charges.

Processing patient charges consists of seven tasks:

Loading a patient demographic information interface file from an Admission, Discharge, Transfer (ADT) system into the Lawson system (if you interface with an ADT).
Tracking chargeable and nonchargeable supply usage manually or with the handheld terminal to collect charges from piggyback labels affixed to cards containing patient information.
Adding the supply usage information into the Lawson system manually or uploading the data from the handheld terminal.
Updating the Charge Description Master (CDM) table to match chargeable items with the charge prices.
Reporting, and optionally tracking, patient charges.
Extracting patient charges (if you interface with a patient billing system) to create a file for manual or electronic interface.
Purging patient charges and patient information as needed.