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Create an EOB Document Type

File Maintenance includes an Explanation of Benefits (EOB) document type template that you can apply when you create a document type for EOB batches in NextGen® Document Management. The template automatically assigns EOB-related fields to the document type.
  1. Open File Maintenance.
  2. In Master Files, select System or PM or Document Management, and then select Document Types.
    The Document Types List window opens.
  3. Select the open menu button, and then select New.
    The Document Type Information window opens.
  4. In Document Type Description, enter the name of the document type, making sure the name indicates it is an EOB document type.
  5. In Document Type Template, select NextGen EOB as the EOB template you want to apply.
    The Document Type Information window displays the list of EOB-related fields that comprise the template.
  6. To require users to add filing information for EOB batches, set EOB Posted as a required field, select the Required column for the field.
  7. For the EOB template to enter the number of encounters and people automatically, set the Encounter Number and Person Number fields to auto-search.
  8. Select OK.