Imported Bills by Date Range Report/Queue
The Imported Bills by Date Range report provides a comprehensive view of all bills imported within a specified timeframe, including those that have completed patient verification. This report serves as a permanent record of import activity.
The report shows two essential dates for each bill:
- Date of Service: When the actual service was provided to the patient
- Date of Import: When the bill was imported into the system
How This Report Differs from Standard Imported Bills Report/Queue
| Feature | Standard Imported Bills | Imported Bills by Date Range |
|---|---|---|
| Bill Retention | Bills disappear after patient verification | Bills remain permanently visible |
| Purpose | Shows bills pending verification | Shows historical import activity |
| Use Case | Managing current workflow of newly imported bills | Tracking import patterns and history |
Key Difference: Permanent Record
Unlike the standard Imported Bills report that removes bills once they complete patient verification, this date range report retains all bills permanently. This makes it ideal for tracking and auditing import activity over time.
Primary Uses
Import Timing Analysis
Billers use this report to:
- Monitor when bills are being imported into the system
- Identify patterns in import frequency and timing
- Track import volume across different date ranges
Detailed Bill Information
The queue version allows billers to:
- Add custom columns for enhanced detail viewing
- Access specific information like Incident Numbers
- View PCR (Patient Care Report) associations
- Customize the display based on workflow needs
Best Practices
Use this report when you need to:
- Review import history for a specific time period
- Audit billing import processes
- Track down bills that may have been imported previously
- Analyze import patterns and workflow efficiency
Use the standard Imported Bills report when you need to:
- Focus only on bills awaiting patient verification
- Manage current workload and pending tasks