Corporate Blog
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FAQ # 4: Where can I locate source batch files?
Answer: When you create your source batch files, either through Crystal Reports, Microsoft Access, or SQL, you should save them in a place that SymKey has access to, whether it be a network drive, local folder, or the default source batch file folder (C:\SymKey\Files\Source). When you click the Browse button in any of the SymKey [...]
Tips & Tricks:
Updating Claim Specific Data with Batch Processing
The standard scenarios in the Professional and Hospital Claims modules are perfect for repeating the same action and values again and again over a large number of claims. For example, if you have 500 claims with Provider ABC and need to change them to Provider XYZ, this can be done very simply and very quickly. But what if you [...]
HCIM Welcomes Newest Colleague, Andrew Link
HCIM would like to take this opportunity to introduce our newest colleague, Andrew Link, who has accepted our offer of employment as a Client Services Associate Consultant. Andrew has over 11 years of experience in the healthcare industry, with eight years specializing in implementation and configuration. He possesses a wide range of healthcare industry knowledge [...]
FAQ # 3: Can I schedule SymKey to run as a batch process at night?
Answer: SymKey does not yet have a scheduler that will allow timed execution of batches. This is, however, something that is currently in the planning stages and is being looked at very seriously for a future release. In order to process a batch, a user with access to SymKey must manually configure and start each [...]
FAQ # 2: Does SymKey generate the list of claims for the claims batch?
Answer: The answer depends on the kind of batch you’re running. SymKey can generate a list of claims that are considered hard duplicates and can be denied with the SymKey Professional and Hospital Claims modules. Other scenarios available in the Professional, Hospital, and Batch Processing modules require input files created from outside SymKey. Some applications [...]
CEO Update – 02/16/2010
I am very pleased with the feedback and comments that we have received on our new HCIM website and the expanded content it provides to both our current and prospective clients. We will continue to add additional content to the website on a regular basis. We have also been actively adding new blog posts to [...]
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New SymKey® for EZ-CAP® v. 1.31 Scenario Actions
HCIM has developed two new standard scenario actions for incorporation into the SymKey® for EZ-CAP® v. 1.31 Professional and Hospital Claims modules, which will add the functionality to accurately copy or reverse a claim, with or without repricing the contract values in the claim detail lines.
Create Exact Claim Copy Scenario Action
With the new “Create Exact [...]
FAQ # 1: Why don’t I have access to one of the SymKey® claims modules (Professional, Hospital, Virtual Auto-Post, or Batch Processing)?
Answer: SymKey® modules are activated/deactivated based on a licensing agreement between HCIM and your company. If you require access to a module that is not available, your licensing file must be updated and a new licensing agreement signed. If you see that a module that used to be active is now unavailable, the terms of [...]
Development is Underway on the New SymKey® for EZ-CAP® DataWing Auto-Post™ Module
HCIM is currently collaborating with DataWing Software to develop the new SymKey® for EZ-CAP® DataWing Auto-Post™ module. Using SymKey’s advanced More >>
HealthCare Information Management, Inc. (HCIM) and DataWing Software Begin SymKey® for EZ-CAP® DataWing Auto-Post™ Module Co-Development Project
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Jan. 25, 2010 – HealthCare Information Management, Inc. (HCIM) and DataWing Software, an HCIM business affiliate, began work today on a collaborative effort to create a SymKey® for EZ-CAP® DataWing Auto-Post™ Module that will automatically post data from DataWing Software’s Eligibility Manager® and DataTug™ applications into EZ-CAP’s Eligibility module.
“Our products are [...]
What is ICD-10?
The 10th revision of the International Classification of Diseases consists of:
• a tabular list containing cause of death titles and codes
• inclusion and exclusion terms for cause of death titles
• an alphabetical index to diseases and nature of injury, external causes of injury, table of drugs, and chemicals
• descriptions, guidelines, and coding rules
ICD-10 has two components:
Southern California Physicians Managed Care Services (SCPMCS) licenses the SymKey® for EZ-CAP® Professional Claims Module
After a successful 30-day risk-free trial period, SCPMCS entered into a three-year licensing agreement for the SymKey® for EZ-CAP® Professional Claims module, effective October 2009.
HealthCare Information Management, Inc. (HCIM) to assist Physicians United Plan, Inc. (PUP) with EZ-CAP® Configuration Refinement
WALNUT CREEK, Calif. – Dec. 10, 2009 – HealthCare Information Management, Inc. (HCIM) announced today that Physicians United Plan, Inc. (PUP) of Winter Park, Florida has retained their Consulting Services to assist PUP’s staff with the further refinement and the application of configuration best practices for their EZ-CAP® managed care application.
“As an EZ-CAP preferred partner, [...]
HCIM’s New Corporate Website and Blog
Dec. 1, 2009
HealthCare Information Management, Inc. (HCIM) proudly announces the debut of its new corporate website and blog.
HCIM’s website was redesigned with more content, a better layout, and additional functionality. The website includes HCIM’s new interactive corporate blog, which gives readers instant access to information in categories such as HCIM News Bulletin, CEO Update, New [...]
The History of ICD-10
The International Classification of Diseases (ICD) is the international standard diagnostic classification for all general epidemiological purposes, many health management purposes, and for clinical use. This includes the analysis of the general health situation of population groups, as well as monitoring the incidence and prevalence of diseases and other health problems in relation to other [...]
Announcing the General Availability Release of SymKey® for EZ-CAP® version 1.30
HealthCare Information Management, Inc. (HCIM) is pleased to announce the general release of SymKey® for EZ-CAP® version 1.30 on Friday, November 20, 2009. Many enhancements have been made to SymKey, including .NET/SQL Server technology, redesigned menus, save/load scenario template functionality, a change database feature, ignore pending for COB functionality, an enhanced Hard Duplicates module, and [...]
Website Enhancements
We at HCIM teamed up with our talented design agency, Zumablue, to create a new and improved website with more content, a better layout, and additional functionality. The new website includes a media room that will feature webinar videos, product sheets, and other media content as it becomes available.
Welcome to our new Corporate Blog!
I’d like to take this opportunity to thank you for visiting our new corporate blog. Our interactive blog is designed to provide you with instant access to information such as New Products/Enhancements, ICD-10 Resource Center, Tips & Tricks, Ask an Expert, FAQs, HCIM News Bulletin, and my monthly CEO Update. So read up, post comments, [...]
