DocID: DC70299-01-0600-03

Topic
1. Accessing current release bulletin information
2. Product summary
3. What’s in the box?
4. New features and behavior changes
5. Product compatibilities
6. Documentation updates and clarifications
7. Technical support
8. Other sources of information
8.1 Sybase certifications on the Web
8.2 Sybase EBFs and software maintenance

1. Accessing current release bulletin information

A more recent version of this release bulletin may be available on the Web. To check for critical product or document information added after the product release, use the Sybase Product Manuals Web site.

Accessing release bulletins at the Sybase Product Manuals Web site

1. Go to Product Manuals.

2. Follow the links to the appropriate Sybase product.

3. Select the Release Bulletins link.

4. Select the Sybase product version from the Release Bulletins list.

5. From the list of individual documents, select the link to the release bulletin for your platform. You can either download the PDF version or browse the document online.

2. Product summary

This release bulletin provides the latest information about Sybase HIPAA Accelerator. It also includes known software problems or documentation updates and clarifications at release time.

Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 6.0 is compatible with the following platform and operating system configurations:

• Windows® 2000 Service Pack 4 or higher

• Windows XP Professional Service Pack 1 or higher

For additional details on system and platform requirements, see the HIPAA Accelerator Installation Guide. For information on how to use Sybase HIPAA Accelerator, see the Sybase HIPAA Accelerator User's Guide.

3. What’s in the box?

Sybase HIPAA Accelerator includes the following components.

• Sybase HIPAA Accelerator Installation CD for Microsoft Windows.

  Contains all of the components you need to install, configure, and run Sybase HIPAA Accelerator in a Windows environment. Also contains user documentation.

• Getting Started Sybase HIPAA Accelerator CD

  Contains this release bulletin and the HIPAA Accelerator Installation Guide, the Sybase HIPAA Accelerator User's Guide, and Sybase HIPAA Accelerator New Features Guide in PDF format.

See also “8. Other sources of information”.

4. New features and behavior changes

In Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 6.0, user documentation is included on the Getting Started CD, rather than on the product CD.

See the Sybase HIPAA Accelerator New Features Guide for an overview of the new and changed functionality to Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 6.0 and the Sybase HIPAA Accelerator User's Guide for details on new features.

4.1 837P Errors reported on purchased service [CR 429858]

The version 5.0.16 837P compliance map reports errors on purchased service from the default flow level, as expected.

4.2 276 Loop 2200E AMT segment error [CR 423891]

The 276 compliance map mirrors the Implementation Guide rules, which state that the 2200E AMT segment is required when the subscriber is not the patient and when the SVC segment in 2210E loop is not present.

4.3 837P Error on N4 segment [CR 427319]

The 837P compliance map no longer incorrectly reports that the 2330A N403 contains invalid characters when there is no value in the N403 field in the input.

4.4 837P Loop 2000A PRV segment error [CR 428270]

The 837P compliance map incorrectly reported the error “2000A PRV invalid when 2010AA or 2010AB NM102=2 and 2310B NM1 present” when the 2310B NM1 is not present. The map was modified and the issue has been resolved.

4.5 837I Numeric values in SV206 [CR 429022]

The 837I compliance map requires a numeric value in SV206 when SV201 is between 100 and 219. If the value in SV206 was 0, the map incorrectly reported an error that SV206 is empty. This map has been updated and no longer reports this as an error.

4.6 Cross-reference table and rule validates NPI codes [CR 370584]

Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 6.0 added NPI (National Provider Identifier) validation to all maps. Edit checks are performed on the NPI, including the check digit. Although the NPI itself is not validated against any published list; you can enable edits by setting parameter 9 in ECMap to “Y.”

4.7 837I preserves negative monetary amounts [CR 418808]

The 837I compliance map now preserves negative monetary amounts, as per element 782.

4.8 EIN in REF segments [CR 400306]

The EIN (Employer Identification Number) edits added in a previous Sybase HIPAA Accelerator release did not account for EIN edits in REF segments. In Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 6.0, the EIN edits cover all occurrences, not just those in NM1 segments. You enable EIN edits by setting parameter 8 in ECMap to “Y.”

4.9 Program menu shortcut

Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 6.0 does not install a Programs menu shortcut.

5. Product compatibilities

Sybase HIPAA Accelerator is built on top of the EDI product set, ECMap and ECRTP, and runs on ECMap. The platform support and requirements information are the same for Sybase HIPAA Accelerator as for ECMap.

Starting with Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 5.0.16 and Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 6.0, HA maps are backward-compatible to the following:

• ECMap 4.0.11 and higher (on the 4. 0.x code line)

• ECMap 4.2.4 and higher (on the 4.2.x code line)

If you intend to modify and test the maps and set up trading partner agreements using ECMap or ECRTP, you need the following:

• ECMap 4.2.6 or higher for 275 and 277RQ maps

• ECRTP (version associated with ECMap release)

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Note:

An ODBC-compliant database that supports auto-increment fields is required for logging and trade partner management.

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6. Documentation updates and clarifications

This section contains information omitted from documentation and new information that needs emphasis.

See Sybase HIPAA Accelerator New Features Guide for a description of changes to the Sybase HIPAA Accelerator documentation set in version 6.0.

6.1 Sybase HIPAA Accelerator Installation Guide

This section contains updates to HIPAA Accelerator Installation Guide.

6.1.1 Sybase HIPAA Accelerator map backward compatibility

In the “Supported platforms” section in Chapter 1, “System Requirements,” the ECMap version listed for compatibility with Sybase HIPAA Accelerator maps is incorrect.

Starting with Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 5.0.16 and Sybase HIPAA Accelerator 6.0, maps are backward-compatible to ECMap 4.0.11 and higher on the 4. 0.x code line and ECMap 4.2.4 and higher on the 4.2.x code line.

6.2 Sybase HIPAA Accelerator User’s Guide

This section contains updates to Sybase HIPAA Accelerator User's Guide.

6.2.1 WEDI-SNIP testing types supported

The Sybase HIPAA Accelerator User's Guide, Chapter 1, Table 1-1, “WEDI/SNIP testing types supported by Sybase HIPAA Accelerator,” incorrectly states that Sybase HIPAA Accelerator supports medical code sets. The text should read, “Sybase supports code sets defined in the HIPAA IG, but not code sets defined by external sources, medical or otherwise.”

7. Technical support

Each Sybase installation that has purchased a support contract has one or more designated people who are authorized to contact Sybase Technical Support. If you have any questions about this installation or if you need assistance during the installation process, ask the designated person to contact Sybase Technical Support or the Sybase subsidiary in your area.

8. Other sources of information

Use the Sybase Getting Started CD and the Sybase Product Manuals Web site to learn more about your product:

• The Getting Started CD contains release bulletins, installation guides, and other user documentation in PDF format. It is included with your software. To read or print documents on the Getting Started CD, you need Adobe Acrobat Reader, which you can download at no charge from the Adobe Web site using a link provided on the CD.

• The Sybase Product Manuals Web site is an online version of the SyBooks CD that you can access using a standard Web browser. In addition to product manuals, you will find links to EBFs/Maintenance, Technical Documents, Case Management, Solved Cases, newsgroups, and the Sybase Developer Network.

  To access the Sybase Product Manuals Web site, go to Product Manuals.

• Infocenter is an online version of SyBooks that you can view using a standard Web browser. To access the Infocenter Web site, go to Sybooks Online Help.

8.1 Sybase certifications on the Web

Technical documentation at the Sybase Web site is updated frequently.

Finding the latest information on product certifications

1. Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.

2. Click Certification Report.

3. In the Certification Report filter select a product, platform, and timeframe and then click Go.

4. Click a Certification Report title to display the report.

Finding the latest information on component certifications

1. Point your Web browser to Availability and Certification Reports.

2. Either select the product family and product under Search by Product; or select the platform and product under Search by Platform.

3. Select Search to display the availability and certification report for the selection.

Creating a personalized view of the Sybase Web site (including support pages)

Set up a MySybase profile. MySybase is a free service that allows you to create a personalized view of Sybase Web pages.

1. Point your Web browser to Technical Documents.

2. Click MySybase and create a MySybase profile.

8.2 Sybase EBFs and software maintenance

Finding the latest information on EBFs and software maintenance

1. Point your Web browser to the Sybase Support Page.

2. Select EBFs/Maintenance. If prompted, enter your MySybase user name and password.

3. Select a product.

4. Specify a time frame and click Go. A list of EBF/Maintenance releases is displayed.

   Padlock icons indicate that you do not have download authorization for certain EBF/Maintenance releases because you are not registered as a Technical Support Contact. If you have not registered, but have valid information provided by your Sybase representative or through your support contract, click Edit Roles to add the “Technical Support Contact” role to your MySybase profile.

5. Click the Info icon to display the EBF/Maintenance report, or click the product description to download the software.