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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