Files > AR GROUP

name
AR GROUP
number
342.1
location
^RC(342.1,
description
This file allows sites to define a 'group', such as: Billing Agencies, Agent Cashier, Return Payment, etc. These groups represent a person, institution, or entity. Within each group, information can be defined that is used in the AR package. The main purpose for this file is for tracking address information. Per VHA Directive 10-93-142, this file definition should not be modified.
Fields
#NameLocationTypeDetailsIndexDescription
.01name(+)0;1FREE TEXTBThis is the name assigned to the AR GROUP by the site. An AR GROUP has an associated type (AGENT CASHIER, RETURN PAYMENT, etc.) that has a name assigned by the site.
.02type(+)0;2POINTER342.2ACThe field represents the type of AR GROUP that is defined. There are several types of AR GROUPs, such as: AGENT CASHIER, RETURN PAYMENT, etc. This allows information to be defined for AR GROUPS, such as, Address and phone numbers.
1.01street address #11;1FREE TEXTThis field represents the first street address for the AR GROUP defined and is used on profiles, patient statements, receipts, etc.
1.02street address #21;2FREE TEXTThis field represents the second street address for the AR GROUP defined and is used on profiles, patient statements, receipts, etc.
1.03street address #31;3FREE TEXTThis field represents the third street address for the AR GROUP defined and is used on profiles, patient statements, receipts, etc.
1.04city1;4FREE TEXTThis field represents the City address for the AR GROUP defined and is used on profiles, patient statements, receipts, etc.
1.05state1;5POINTER5This field represents the state address for the AR GROUP defined and is used on profiles, patient statements, receipts, etc.
1.06zip code1;6FREE TEXTThis field represents the zip code address for the AR GROUP defined and is used on profiles, patient statements, receipts, etc.
1.07phone number1;7FREE TEXTThis field represents the phone number for the AR GROUP defined and is used on profiles, patient statements, receipts, etc.
1.08hours of operation1;8FREE TEXTThis field represents the hours of operation for the AR GROUP defined and is used on certain Follow-up letters
2.01minimum referral amount2;1NUMERICThis field is used for referral of bills to Regional Counsel (RC) or Department of Justice (DOJ). Depending on the amount of the bill, the bill will be forwarded to either the RC or DOJ. This field is only valid for RC and DOJ type AR GROUPS and will define the minimum amount the bill must be for it to be referred to this AR GROUP.
2.02maximum referral amount2;2NUMERICThis field is used for referral of bills to Regional Counsel (RC) or Department of Justice (DOJ). Depending on the amount of the bill, the bill will be forwarded to either the RC or DOJ. This field is only valid for RC and DOJ type AR GROUPS and will define the maximum amount the bill must be for it to be referred to this AR GROUP.

Referenced by 2 types

  1. AR DEPOSIT (344.1) -- bank, agency title
  2. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE (430) -- agent cashier, account receivable section, billing agency