Files > DISPOSITION

name
DISPOSITION
number
37
location
^DIC(37,
description
The DISPOSITION file contains the types of dispositions which might be given a patient when an application for care (registration) is dispositioned. To insure that all related AMIS reports report correctly it is imperative that the various AMIS fields within this file be defined as to the respective group in which the disposition falls for reporting purposes. Data in this file is seeded and maintained by the MAS module as directed by MAS VACO. Editing, adding, or deleting data in this file may cause severe negative impacts on the operation of the MAS module.
Fields
#NameLocationTypeDetailsIndexDescription
.01name(+)0;1FREE TEXTBEnter the name of the disposition. These entries are distributed by the MAS package and shouldn't be altered.
1abbreviation0;2FREE TEXTCThis field contains an abbreviation for this disposition. On outputs and displays where there is not enough room to display the full name of the disposition, the abbreviation may appear instead.
2application code0;3SET OF CODESR:REGISTRATION
C:CLINIC
This field cotains an R if this disposition type is from registration or C if it is from a clinic.
3disposition action(+)0;4SET OF CODESH:HOSPITAL
S:SCH-ADMIT
O:OUTPATIENT
I:INACTIVE
D:DOMICILIARY
N:NURSING HOME
E:NO EFFECT
X:NO CHANGE (INACTIVE IF NONE)
P:PENDING
Choose from the available choices the dispostion action (where the patient is being dispositioned to). Choices include various types of inpatient and outpatient care.
4continuing care0;5BOOLEAN1:YES
0:NO
Enter YES if this disposition is for a continuing episode of care. Otherwise, respond NO.
5*amis 331 group0;6SET OF CODESH:HOSPITAL CARE
O:OUTPATIENT CARE
N:NURSING HOME CARE
D:DOMICILIARY CARE
X:NOT IN NEED
C:CANCELED
Z:NOT COUNTED
P:PENDING
8*amis 320 group(+)0;8SET OF CODES1:HOSPITAL
2:NHC
3:DOM
4:OPC
5:NOT IN NEED
6:CANCELLED
7:NOT ELIGIBLE
8:RESOURCES NOT AVAIL.
9:NOT AGREEING TO PAY DEDUCT.
10:REFERRED TO OTHER VA FACILITY
11:PENDING
9amis 401-420 disposition group(+)0;9SET OF CODES1:CANCEL
2:COMMUNITY
3:DOM ADMIT
4:DOM W/L
5:FEE BASIS
6:HOSP ADMIT
7:HOSP W/L
8:NHCU ADMIT
9:NHCU W/L
10:NO CARE REQ
11:OTHER
12:OP CARE REC
13:PENDING
14:OTHER VA
15:REFUSED TO PAY
This field contains the AMIS 400 series segment under which this disposition should fall. It is imperative this field contain accurate data or it could cause workload reporting (and therefore reimbursement) to be incorrect.
10inactive(+)0;10BOOLEAN1:YES
0:NO
Enter YES if this dispostion should no longer be selectable during the disposition a patient option. Previous dispositions of this type will not be affected in any way.
50synonymS;0MULTIPLE37.01This multiple contains alternate names by which this disposition may be selected. If the user enters either the disposition name or one of these synonyms, this disposition will be selected.
99*honeywell code0;7NUMERICAHN
100program actionP;E1,250FREE TEXTEnter the code which is executed once this dispostion is selected. This code is distributed by the MAS package and MUST NOT BE ALTERED. Editing of this data can have severe negative impacts on the operation of the registration and disposition software including software errors.

Referenced by 1 types

  1. NON-BILLABLE DISPOSITIONS (352.2) -- disposition