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Information about “CHIRO PATIENT TRACKING SYSTEM”
Chiro was written in conjunction with several physicians to provide a
specific service in a medical office. The system maintains a detailed
patient data base and eliminates the nuisance of typing claim forms. It
uses friendly and colorful screens, is easy installed, with no
cumbersome manuals required. It is completely menu driven, with on-line
help always available. Backup, purge, and restore of patient data is
provided. Claim form data is printed directly on form HCFA-1500. Other
printed output includes reports of outstanding claims and standard offic
statements. It provides automatic sort and merge of new patient records
and can rapidly fetch any patient record for analysis or claim form
processing. Each registered copy is personalized with name, address,
telephone, social security, and ID numbers of the physician. Similar
medical products on the market retail for thousands of dollars.
FILE1044.TXT
Disk No: 1044
Disk Title: Chiro Patient Tracking System
PC-SIG Version: S2.3
Program Title: Chiro Patient Tracking System
Author Version: 4.0
Author Registration: $25.00
Special Requirements: A hard drive, and a printer.
Chiro was written in conjunction with several physicians to provide a
specific service in a medical office. The system maintains a detailed
patient data base and eliminates the nuisance of typing claim forms.
It uses friendly and colorful screens, is easy installed, with no
cumbersome manuals required. It is completely menu driven, with on-line
help always available. Backup, purge, and restore of patient data is
provided. Claim form data is printed directly on form HCFA-1500. Other
printed output includes reports of outstanding claims and standard offic
statements. It provides automatic sort and merge of new patient records
and can rapidly fetch any patient record for analysis or claim form
processing. Each registered copy is personalized with name, address,
telephone, social security, and ID numbers of the physician. Similar
medical products on the market retail for thousands of dollars.
PC-SIG
1030D East Duane Avenue
Sunnyvale Ca. 94086
(408) 730-9291
(c) Copyright 1989 PC-SIG, Inc.
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║ To install the program, type: INSTALL (press enter) ║
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║ To start the program, type: CHIRO (press enter) ║
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MANUAL.DOC
CHIRO
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Patient Data Base
and
Claim Form Processing
Version 4.0 - 3/90
USERS GUIDE
C & C Computer Support
Michael A. Currao
RR 3, Box 3700
Factoryville, PA 18419
LICENSE AGREEMENT
(C)Copyright 1987,88,89,90 C & C Computer Support - CHIRO.EXE
. You assume responsibility for the installation, use, and
results obtained from this program.
. This program is provided without warranty of any kind, either
expressed or implied. All warranties are disclaimed.
. The entire risk as to the quality and performance of the
program is with you. Should the program prove defective, you
assume the entire cost of all necessary servicing, repair, or
correction.
System Requirements
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IBM Personal Computer(tm) or compatible
256K of random access memory (RAM)
Minimum 10 meg Hard Drive
80 column monitor (MONO, CGA, EGA, or VGA)
PC-DOS or MS-DOS, version 2.0 or higher
80 character per line printer
Claim Forms (HCFA-1500)
Explanation of Diskette files
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CHIRO.EXE - Main program
CLAIM.DAT - Sample patient file
INDEXREC.DAT - Sample index records
INSTALL.BAT - Batch file for Hard Drive installation
Start DOS
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Follow the procedures outlined in the system's Operating Manual
for the version of DOS installed in your system, to obtain a DOS
prompt. On a hard drive system the prompt is usually C>.
Running CHIRO
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At the C> or the directory prompt (eg. C:\CHIRO>) type "CHIRO"
AFTER you have entered the date and time. Always enter the
correct date and time when running the program.
If your system contains a clock/calendar option simply type
"CHIRO" to start the program.
The system was designed to automatically adjust itself for any
type of monitor (CGA, EGA, VGA or monochrome).
MAIN MENU
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The two main functions of the program are to print Claim Forms
HCFA-1500, and to maintain a data base of the forms submitted.
The data base will contain a permanent record of Office Visits,
Diagnosis History, Procedure Codes, and Charges.
Patient records can be Created, Displayed, Modified, Deleted.
All functions are selected through the MAIN MENU. As new
records are created the system will automatically sort the
records in alphabetical order.
Certain functions, such as searching for a particular record,
or bringing up the HELP screen, can be activated at various sub
menus or screens.
1 - Create Patient Record
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You will be prompted by a highlighted bar area for all data
input. The highlighted area actually illustrates, in graphic
form, the length of the field. Over 50 items of information
can be entered to create the Patient Record.
All NUMERIC fields, including DATE fields are automatically
adjusted to provide proper alignment when a print of the Claim
Form is requested.
2 - Display or Edit Record
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There are two methods to fetch a record for display or edit.
You may either type in the patient's name on the menu displayed
or you may search for the record by hitting the F3 key.
The F3 method will allow you to scan the entire data base index
file, or you may type in the first initial of the Patient's last
name. A pop-up window will prompt you accordingly.
If you make an error in typing the patient's name, just hit F4
which will allow you to re-type the name.
Display or Edit Record (Screen 1 of 2)
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All displayed fields can be changed.
To select an item on Screen 1 use the up and down cursor
keys to move the arrow and then hit [RETURN].
The System will display an error message if the NumLock
key is active, as it must be OFF to use the cursor keys.
Extensive editing is conducted to make certain that all
input data is valid.
The function to remove a record is available by typing
"DELETE" at the Last Name prompt on Screen 1.
Display or Edit Record (Screen 2 of 2)
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All displayed fields can be changed with the exception of
Total Charges, which will be automatically calculated on
creation, and on modification of Claim History items.
To select an item on Screen 2 use any cursor key to move
the arrow key in any direction and hit [RETURN].
The System will display an error message if the NumLock
key is active, as it must be OFF to use the cursor keys.
Extensive editing is conducted to make certain that all
input data is valid.
Although Form HCFA-1500 allows only six entries, CHIRO
has been designed to permit up to 12 entries on the form,
therefore, the Patient file will hold up to 12 Claim history
items. In addition, please note that the date fields are
NOT restricted to 8 digits, thereby allowing multiple date
entries, such as 4/3,7,18/89.
3 - Purge Deleted Records
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This menu selection is used when you want to physically remove
patient records that are no longer needed. The only records
that will be erased will be the ones you previously marked for
deletion. This is accomplished on Screen 1 by typing DELETE
for the patient's last name entry. The system is designed to
physically maintain all records, whether or not you mark them
for deletion.
The purge function should be used with CAUTION, as the deleted
records cannot be recovered. It is recommended that this function
be used only when the data base grows very large, and disk space
is needed.
If no records are marked for deletion the purge function will
rewrite each patient record intact, and will report the results
of the activity.
4 - Produce Statement
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This item will allow you to create and print a statement as
designed by you. The function will accommodate a standard size
statement (5 1/2" x 6 3/4"), presently in use by most offices.
A facsimile of the form is displayed on the screen. The first
displayed screen represents the upper part of the form and the
second screen represents the lower part of the form.
Up to fourteen lines of information may be entered on the lower
portion of the form.
5 - Claim Form Report
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Selection of this item will allow you to print a report of all
claim forms submitted for the period of time specified by you.
At the subsequent screen type in the beginning and ending dates
of the time frame required. The system will search through the
patient database and select all patient records falling within
the selected date criteria, and will produce a report which
includes the patient's name, the date that the form was created,
and monetary control items.
6 - Backup Data Files
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The system will automatically backup critical files by placing
a duplicate copy of the file on the hard disk after each
session. It is up to you to determine when a physical backup
should be made of the files on a floppy diskette, for extra
security. It is recommended that this task be activated at
least ONCE PER DAY.
In the event of a disaster (eg. hard disk crash caused by power
failure), the floppy disk backups can be used to restore all
patient data.
Before selecting this item make certain that several FORMATTED
diskettes are available for immediate use. If you select the
item and formatted diskettes are not available, hit [ESC] to
exit or abort the function.
7 - Print Claim Form
--------------------
You will be prompted for a date and kind of claim, as this
information is required on Claim Form HCFA-1500.
The Form must be set correctly in the printer to ascertain
all fields are properly positioned.
To do so, align the top of the form just above the printer
head and print a few samples. Once you have determined that
alignment of all fields is correct, it is recommended that
you mark a blank claim form for future reference.
If the volume calls for it, you should consider purchasing
perforated continuous forms of HCFA-1500 through your usual
supply channels.
8 - Quit The Program
--------------------
It is absolutely necessary to exit the program properly to
trigger off automatic backup of the Patient Files.
If the machine is turned off without properly exiting the
program through the MAIN MENU, or if a power failure occurs,
the integrity of the Data Base will be in question, and may
require emergency restore measures.
REGISTRATION FORM
-----------------
In order to obtain the full benefit of CHIRO you are encouraged
to register the program with the author. Doing so will enable you
to receive a custom version which will give you the ability to
automatically have your name, address, telephone number, social
security number, and ID numbers placed on the claim form. Full
personalization beyond what is available in this shareware version
will also become available to you.
Most importantly, CHIRO is consistently maintained and supported,
resulting in frequent updates because of insurance carrier and other
requirements. Registration will allow you to enjoy automatic update
notification.
Please complete the following Form and forward it along with the
nominal registration fee of $60.00 to:
C & C Computer Support
Michael A. Currao
RR 3, Box 3700
Factoryville, PA 18419
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FULL NAME AND TITLE
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ADDRESS (LINE 1)
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ADDRESS (LINE 2)
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ADDRESS (LINE 3)
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TELEPHONE NUMBER
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SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER
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ID NUMBER
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EMPLOYER ID
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THANK YOU for supporting SHAREWARE !!!!
Directory of PC-SIG Library Disk #1044
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CHIRO EXE 184758 3-24-90 6:32p
INDEXREC DAT 152 3-24-90 2:35p
CLAIM DAT 4000 3-24-90 6:40p
MANUAL DOC 12417 3-15-90 9:30a
MANUAL BAT 147 5-23-88 10:32a
INSTALL BAT 304 5-23-89 5:24p
GO BAT 38 5-23-88 10:34a
GO TXT 694 4-22-90 6:37a
FILE1044 TXT 2073 4-23-90 2:33p
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