Files > CDR ACCOUNT

name
CDR ACCOUNT
number
509850
location
^ACK(509850,
description
The CDR ACCOUNT file (#509850) contains all of the cost accounts used to calculate and print the Cost Distribution Report (RCS 10-0141) for Audiology and Speech Pathology (Cost Center 228). Each patient visit contains a pointer to one of these accounts for distribution of workload to appropriate cost accounts. This file arrives at the VAMC with data. This file SHOULD NOT be altered through the use of VA FileMan; input should take place ONLY through the QUASAR menu options. Per VHA Directive 10-93-142, this file definition SHOULD NOT be modified.
Fields
#NameLocationTypeDetailsIndexDescription
.01account number(+)0;1FREE TEXTBThe ACCOUNT NUMBER field contains the account number for each cost account as defined in the CDR Handbook issued annually.
1name(+)0;2FREE TEXTThe NAME field contains a descriptive title for the Cost Distribution Report (CDR) ACCOUNT NUMBER field.
2type0;3SET OF CODESN:NORMAL ACCOUNT
E:EDUCATION & TRAINING
R:RESEARCH
P:PASS THROUGH
ATThe TYPE field contains a designator for various kinds of CDR accounts (i.e., N for NORMAL ACCOUNT, R for RESEARCH, E for EDUCATION, or P for PASS THROUGH).
3category0;4SET OF CODES1:MEDICAL
2:SURGICAL
3:PSYCHIATRIC
4:VA NURSING HOME
5:INTERMEDIATE CARE
6:OUTPATIENT CARE
7:NON-VA FACILITIES
8:MISC BENEFITS & SVC
9:DOMICILIARY CARE
10:PSYCH RESIDENTIAL REHAB
11:INTERSTATION TRANS
12:SPEC INTEREST PROGRAMS
The CATEGORY field refers to the cost account series headings (e.g., MEDICAL, SURGICAL, etc.).
4active0;5SET OF CODES0:INACTIVE
1:ACTIVE
The ACTIVE field contains 0 for INACTIVE or 1 for ACTIVE. Because entries in the CDR ACCOUNT file are pointed to by the CDR ACCOUNT field in the A&SP CLINIC VISIT file, entries should not be deleted. CDR account numbers which are not to be used should be marked as inactive.

Referenced by 1 types

  1. A&SP CLINIC VISIT (509850.6) -- cdr account