ECS Module
This module stores references to the invoices that have been used to create (or tried to create) your last electronic claims file. When you click  in ECS Control, this database is erased and new invoices loaded in to create your new file.

If you create a file successfully AND the acknowledgement file (997) from the receiving computer says the file was accepted, you would not need to come to this file. However, if there are errors found either during file creation, or after the file is created but before another one is made, you can review the invoices, fix the errors and recreate the file.

The graphic below shows a sample file of 11 Medicare invoice. The columns are self explanatory.
 

 
If you click on the green toggle arrow circled in red abov, the view changes to the one below where you can review the important information on that invoice.


This section is rather straightforward. However, keep the following in mind...




Select which version the software will use to create the file. For HIPAA compliant claims the selection above is correct!



This section has the following information...




When PracticeMaker® creates your file, you want it to be named with a standard "convention".



Clicking this tab give you the screen below. This screen has fields required for the older NSF format and those related to the file management system. Older legacy fields are put here to wither away!