This Integrated Billing (IB) file was created for the e-Pharmacy Project. It is maintained centrally, via real time HL7 Table Update Messages, using the WebMD database. Never maintain locally, except via a designated and secured option that edits selected APPLICATION Subfile fields, such as LOCAL ACTIVE?. A Pharmacy Benefits Manager (PBM) administers a plan on behalf of the insurance company payer. A PBM is typically a separate, contracted entity, but it may be the insurance company payer. A PBM is uniquely identified by its' name. Per VHA Directive 10-93-142, this file definition should not be modified.
HELP-PROMPT: Enter the Pharmacy Benefits Manager's (PBM's) primary contact name in general VA name format (Family,Given Middle/MI Suffix). Answer must be 1-50 characters in length.
DESCRIPTION:
The Pharmacy Benefits Manager's (PBM's) primary contact name in general VA name format (Family,Given Middle/MI Suffix).
HELP-PROMPT: Enter the Pharmacy Benefits Manager's (PBM's) alternate contact name in general VA name format (Family,Given Middle/MI Suffix). Answer must be 1-50 characters in length.
DESCRIPTION:
The Pharmacy Benefits Manager's (PBM's) alternate contact name in general VA name format (Family,Given Middle/MI Suffix).