Bluechip Updates
July 2019 MBS and DVA Fee updates
05/07/2019
MedicalDirector is pleased to provide the July 2019 MBS fee and DVA fee updates.
The following changes will take effect from 1st of July 2019.
July 2019 MBS and DVA Fee Update (7.3MB)
Instructions to update MBS and DVA Fees in Bluechip:
- Download the “July 2019 MBS and DVA fee update” above.
- When prompted select Run. If you are prompted with a ‘Security Warning’, click to proceed.
- When the installation welcome screen launches, click on Next to proceed.
- Click on Install to begin the installation.
- When the installation is completed, click on Finish.
- The BC Fee Update screen will be launched, click on the Update Now button
Click here for detailed instructions or follow the steps below.
PLEASE NOTE: This following update only needs to be applied once on any computer.
If you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online support enquiry.
Bluechip 3.18.0 Release
25/07/2018
MedicalDirector is pleased to provide your practice with the new MedicalDirector Bluechip 3.18.0 Update, which will provide you with the latest features and functionality to enhance performance.
Benefits of the new Bluechip 3.18.0
Backup/Restore *MUST READ*
The backup/restore utilities have been superseded, which means all users will now need to use a new utility to back up and restore data. For instructions, see user guide and video.
You can now easily determine which document management system you currently use (ManageEzy or ImageLite). This information is required, should you wish to include documents when performing a backup.
Banking Permissions
Practice Managers can now edit banking permissions on the practioner’s behalf.
Online Claiming
Resubmit OEC without the need to re-enter details (you can rename existing details and change the dates)
Protection
Increased SMS password protection to 30 characters
Referrals
Referrer provider numbers now appear in the doctor’s window. This assists with referring Practitioners that work at multiple locations.
Avoid duplicates
Ability to run a report displaying the duplicate patients to assist with merging duplicates.
Prompts alerting product registration expiry
To ensure you receive ongoing software support, you will receive prompts advising your upcoming product registration expiry including the date of expiry.
Please note: Expired registration will result in your software going into read-only mode.
Bluechip Health Fund Fee Updates
16/07/2019
MedicalDirector is pleased to provide users with the latest Health Fund fees and rates. MedicalDirector continues to regularly liaise with Health Funds to get these updates to you as soon as they become available.
Please continue to check the corresponding dates in the table below on a regular basis for future updates.
MedicalDirector takes no responsibility for any errors or omissions. It is up to the practice to verify with the Health Funds directly that these rates and fees are correct.
Instructions for Download
Click here to view Step by Step instructions on how to download and update the fees you require (or download pdf document).
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Bluechip Fee Activator 2.0.13.1
01/11/2016
This is the fee activator for Bluechip versions 2.8 and above. Bluechip Fee Activator 2.0.13.1 is a required prerequisite to Bluechip MBS & RMFS Fee Update and must be installed in the server or standalone prior to the Fee Update.
Instructions to download:
- Click Download button on the right for the BC Fee Activator file BCFeeActivator_2.0.13.1_Setup.exe.
- When prompted to ‘Run’, ‘Save’ or ‘Cancel’ the application, select ‘Run‘. The application will download to your computer and immediately run.
- You may be prompted for a ‘Security Warning’ message. If so, please select ‘Run‘.
- When the BC Fee Activator launches, click the ‘Next‘ button to proceed. The installation proceeds and the progress is displayed.
- When the installation has completed, click the ‘Finish‘ button.
Bluechip Day Surgery Updates
21/08/2019
We are pleased to announce the release of the July 2019 update for MedicalDirector Bluechip Day Surgery, this update is valid from 1st of July 2019 and is intended to satisfy all the statutory reporting requirements for year 2019-20.
21 August 2019
This update is intended to satisfy all the statutory reporting requirements for year 2019-20. The changes include:
- Updated Diseases and Procedures tables in DS Data to ICD10-AM-V11
- Updated headers in HCP and PHDB extracts to reflect changes to code tables
- Updated HCP extract to report Mental Health Status as “9” and DRG version 10 as “AO”
- Updated National Private Patients Hospital Claim Form for 2019
- Updated Same Day Certificate (HC21) for 2019 legislation
For detailed list of all changes and installation instructions refer to the MedicalDirector Bluechip Day Surgery July 2019 Update for New South Wales.
If you have any questions or you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online enquiry.
21 August 2019
This update is intended to satisfy all the statutory reporting requirements for year 2019-20. The changes include:
- Updated ICD10-AM tables to V11
- Updated HCP based extracts to reflect new ICD10 version
- Fixed problem with HCP extracts including morphology codes and/or leaving blanks in extract
- Updated National Private Patients Hospital Claim Form for 2019
- Updated National Private Hospital Form to show Mental Health Status as “9”
- Updated Same Day Certificate for 2019 legislation
- Updated Grouper interface to support 3M CGS 2019.1 and DRG version 10
For detailed list of all changes covered by this update please refer to July 2019 Release Notes for ACT.
If you have any questions or you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online enquiry.
21 August 2019
This update is intended to satisfy all the statutory reporting requirements for year 2019-20. The changes include:
- Updated Diseases and Procedure tables in DSQ Data to ICD10-AM-11
- Updated all HCP based extracts to reflect changes to ICD10-AM
- Fixed bug in HCP based extracts that could leave blanks in Diagnosis portion of extract
- Updated National Private Patients Hospital Claim Form for 2019
- National Private Patient Hospital Claim form shows Mental Health Status as “9”
- Updated Same Day Certificate for 2019 legislation
- Updated to support DRG version 10
For detailed list of all changes and installation instructions refer to the MedicalDirector Bluechip Day Surgery July 2019 Update for Queensland.
If you have any questions or you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online enquiry.
21 August 2019
This update is intended to satisfy all the statutory reporting requirements for year 2019-20. The changes include:
- Updated ICD10-AM tables to V11
- Updated HCP based extracts to reflect new ICD10 version 11
- Updated HCP extract to report Mental Health Status as “9” and DRG version 10 as “A”
- Fixed PHDB extracts to include all patient details
- Updated National Private Patients Hospital Claim Form for 2019
- Updated Same Day Certificate for 2019 legislation
- Upgraded Grouper interface to report coding post 30th June 2019
For detailed list of all changes and installation instructions refer to the MedicalDirector Bluechip Day Surgery July 2019 Update for Western Australia.
If you have any questions or you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online enquiry.
21 August 2019
This update is intended to satisfy all the statutory reporting requirements for year 2019-20. The changes include:
- Updated Diseases and Procedure tables in DSV Data to ICD10-AM-11
- Updated headers in HCP and PHDB extracts to reflect changes to code tables
- Updated HCP extracts to reflect Mental Health status “9” and DRG version 10 as “AO”
- Change PHDB extract to include patient details
- Add new Accommodation Type ‘H” to options for Accommodation Type on Separation (Discharge tab)
- Updated National Private Patients Hospital Claim Form for 2019
- Updated Same Day Certificate for 2019 legislation
- Removed redundant ‘Other’ page from Episodes form and moved Additional Admission Items button to Admissions page
- Updated support for Grouper 3M CSG 2019.1
For detailed list of all changes and installation instructions refer to the MedicalDirector Bluechip Day Surgery July 2019 Update for Victoria.
If you have any questions or you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online enquiry.
28 August 2019
This update is intended to satisfy all the statutory reporting requirements for year 2019-20. The changes include:
- Updated ICD10-AM tables to V11
- Updated HCP based extracts to reflect new ICD10 version
- Fixed problem with HCP extracts including morphology codes and/or leaving blanks in extract
- Updated National Private Patients Hospital Claim Form for 2019
- Updated Same Day Certificate for 2019 legislation
- Updated Grouper interface to support 3M CGS 2019.1 and DRG version 10
- Corrected errors in the ISAAC 1827 format extract
- Removed dropdown for year in ISAAC Control log
For detailed list of all changes covered by this update please refer to MedicalDirector Bluechip Day Surgery July 2019 Update for South Australia.
If you have any questions or you experience any problems applying this update, please contact MedicalDirector Customer Care on 1300 300 161 or log an online enquiry.