Please print these instructions!



Freemed is a freeware copy of Medical Micro Billing to provide medical billing
for physicians and billing services.  The software is multiuser and includes
paper (HCFA) and electronic (NSF and HCFA) Medicare B and Commercial insurance
claims, insurance tracking, patient billing, receivables, recall system and
appointment scheduling. It should be noted that electronic claims (the so
called National Standard Format) directly to Medicare varies in every state.
You will probably not be able to use the ECS module enclosed for that reason.
You will, however, be able to use a clearing house that accepts the print 
image of the HCFA-1500. This sofware is suitable for a home based billing
business.

This is a DOS based system but will run under windows.  We do recommend that
you shut down to DOS to avoid the bugs in Windows. Although labelled as
freeware the author does charge for the optional warranty, technical support
and updates.

Notice:  This software may be distributed as freeware under the following
	 conditions:

	      1. No changes may be made to any of the files or programs.

	      2. All copyrights must remain in place.

	      3. No charge may be made for the distribution including the
		 cost of media, shipping, handling or any other associated
		 expense of distribution.  Although it may be included in 
		 software libraries on CD's for which a nominal fee is 
		 charged no specific charge may be made for this software.


If you have any questions you may contact the author, Bill Williams at 
513-772-2723, email address freemed@cinci.rr.com or call the Micro Billing
office listed on the first page of the manual.


Before you begin installation be sure that you have at least 10mb of free 
space on your hard disk!!

The setup file will create a directory named \MB, copy the program files to
that directory, unpack the files and create your empty data files.

To install the program go to the DOS prompt in your download directory and 
type:

     SETUP   <enter>

Follow the instructions that will be shown on the screen to print the manual.
Begin reading the manual on page 4.  

To use this system you must:

	1.  Use the manual.

	2.  Use the Check Lists.

	3.  Each time you use a screen for the first time follow the 
	    instructions for that screen in Appendix A.

	4.  Become familiar with the Index.

You must know how to process insurance claims in order to be able to enter 
data correctly.

See the instructions on page 14 for converting your files.  Do not attempt to
convert all of your patient files by a certain date.  You will almost 
certainly fail to meet that deadline.



		   Special Instructions for Statements

		   

In addition to the self-mailers, there are three types of statement
programs:          

		     

    1. Standard small statement on a matrix printer. This program is the one 
       you will use if you make no changes. If you have installed one of the 
       other statements and want to return to this one, type: 

	  COPY  301S.EXE  301.EXE (enter)
       and 
	  COPY  405S.EXE  405.EXE (enter)

       at the DOS prompt in your billing directory.



    2. Standard small statement on a laser printer. This program produces 
       the same statement as #1 but centers it on the printer for use on a 
       laser and also uses a form feed at the end of each statement. You 
       may be able to test this program by typing 301LAS at the DOS prompt 
       in your billing directory. To install this version type:

	  COPY  301LAS.EXE  301.EXE (enter)
       and 
	  COPY  405LAS.EXE  405.EXE (enter)

       at the DOS prompt in your billing directory.

   
   
   3. 8-1/2" x 11" statement for plain paper. You may be able to test this 
      version by typing 301LONG at the DOS prompt in your billing directory. 
      To install this version type:

	  COPY  301LONG.EXE  301.EXE (enter)
       and 
	  COPY  405LONG.EXE  405.EXE (enter)

       at the DOS prompt in your billing directory.

       This statement is designed to fit a #9, two window envelope. See the 
       Columbian C105 at Office Depot or Staples. Be sure to take a printed 
       statement with you to be certain you get the correct envelope.
	  


Please note that the demand bill is not yet included in these changes.



			   INSURANCE FORMAT FOR Y2K

     You will need to enter the century in the birth date of any patient
     and insured over the age of 99 (menu 2, screens 1, 2 and 3).

     Below is a list of the lengths that may be entered on menu 3, screen
     4 for dates and the results they will produce on paper claims:

     Length of date...this will be printed...with this condition

	     6        MMDDYY

	    10        MM  DD  CCYY

	     8        MM  DD  YY             if line 18 of the last screen 
					     in menu 3, screen 4 is set to 
					     NO

	     8        MMDDCCYY               if line 18 of the last screen 
					     in menu 3, screen 4 is set to 
					     YES

Birth year allows 2 or 4 producing YY or CCYY