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Getting Support
Release Notes
Encompass 10.57 Release Notes
Encompass 10.56 Release Notes
Encompass 10.55 Release Notes
Encompass 10.54 Release Notes
Encompass 10.53 Release Notes
Encompass 10.52 Release Notes
Encompass 10.51 Release Notes
Encompass 10.50 Release Notes
Encompass 10.49 Release Notes
Getting Started
What Is Encompass?
System Requirements for Practice Management in Encompass
Browsers
Installing Browsers
Enabling Pop-Ups
Clearing Your Browser Cache
Logging In
Changing Your Password
Resetting Your Password
Changing Your Security Question
Using Your Training Office
Finding More Information
Getting Support
Finding VSP Reference Information
Using Front Office
Using Front Office
Using the Quick List
Creating and Modifying Patient Profiles
Adding a New Patient
Searching for Existing Patients
Viewing the Patient Overview
Printing Patient Statements in Demographics
Inactivating Patients
Recording Patient Information
Adding a New Patient
Entering Patient Demographics Information
Adding Patient Photos
Entering Responsible Party Information
Recording Patient Insurance Information
Viewing Patient Insurance Information
Adding VSP Insurance and Authorizations
Adding Non-VSP Insurance and Authorizations
Adding Eligibilities Using the TriZetto Integration
Adding Insurance Relationships
Setting a Patient's Primary Insurance
Deleting Insurance Plans and Eligibilities
Entering Prescriptions
Viewing Patient Appointment and Recall History
Managing Documents
Scanning Documents
Entering, Editing, and Printing Notes
Updating Dependent Contact Information Automatically
Merging Patients
Scheduling Appointments
Opening the Appointment Calendar
Navigating the Appointment Scheduler
Understanding Appointment Status and the Status Icons
Using Book View in the Appointment Calendar
Adding New Appointments
Adding New Appointments in Book View
Adding Patient Insurance in Add Appointment
Searching for Open Appointments
Rescheduling Appointments
Canceling Appointments
Canceling Appointments in Book View
Deleting Appointments
Deleting Appointments in Book View
Viewing Appointments for Inactive Providers
Printing the Appointment Schedule
Appointment Confirmations
Checking Patients In and Out Using Book View
Modifying Resource Schedules
Setting Up Service Templates in Front Office
Adding Calendar Exceptions
Setting Up Holidays in the Appointment Calendar
Using Material Orders
Creating and Processing Orders
Viewing Patient Order Information
Viewing a Patient's Draft and Non-Invoiced Orders
Viewing a Patient's Invoiced Orders
Viewing a Patient's Exam Orders
Viewing an Order's Claim Status and Claim
Creating an Eyeglass Order
Creating a Complete Eyeglass Order
Adding Non-VSP Formulary Lenses to an Order
Creating Orders for In-Office Finishing (IOF)
Creating a Frame Only Order
Creating a Lens Only Order
Ordering a Single Eyeglass Lens or Two Different Lenses
Creating an Extras Only Order
Ordering Eyeglasses with VSP Medicaid
Copying Eyeglass Orders
Remaking Orders
Creating a Contact Lens Order
Ordering Medically Necessary Contact Lenses with VSP
Ordering Medically Necessary Contact Lenses with VSP
Creating Exam-Only Orders and Adding Exams to Orders
Adding Items to Orders in Order Review
Pricing and Adding Insurance to Orders
Applying Insurance for Coordination of Benefits (COB)
Invoicing Orders
Changing the Service Date on an Order
Using Order Management
Processing Transactions Using Worldpay
Editing Orders
Copying Eyeglass Orders
Adding Order Notes to an Order
Deleting a Non-Invoiced or Draft Order
Setting Up and Ordering Maui Jim Frames and Lenses
Processing Price Adjustments on Material Orders
Delivering Orders
Returning Orders
Returning Orders from an Old System
Voiding Orders
Changing Order Statuses in Material Orders (Delay, Receive, Notify)
Using Merchandise Drop
Setting Orders to Collections Status
Viewing an Order's Integration Status and Handling Failed eLab Orders
Viewing an Order's Claim Status and Claim
Printing Order Documents
Reprinting an Invoice
Printing CMS 1500 Forms from Material Orders
Printing a Packing Slip
Printing a VSP Doctor Service Report
Printing the Ledger for an Order
Printing a VSP Well Vision Savings Statement
Printing the Lab Order Report for an Invoiced Order
Printing a Prescription
Managing Lab Orders
Releasing Orders to the Lab
Releasing a Single Order to the Lab
Holding Orders from the Lab
Managing Patient Balances and Payments
Viewing a Patient's Balance Details
Entering Patient Payments in Material Orders
Printing Patient Statements in Material Orders
Changing Patient Payment Information and Deleting Patient Payments
Managing Patient Credits
Viewing a Patient's Credit Details and History
Entering a Patient Credit
Entering a Patient Credit Using Worldpay
Refunding or Removing Patient Credits
Managing Transactions
Viewing Transaction Information
Viewing the Ledger for an Order Associated with a Transaction
Reprinting Transaction Reports
Printing the Customer Transaction Report
Printing a Patient Insurance Balance Payment Receipt
Processing Transactions Using Worldpay
Taking Payments Using Worldpay
Entering a Patient Credit Using Worldpay
Processing Returns Using Worldpay
Processing Voids Using EncompassPay
Processing Price Adjustments Using EncompassPay
Refunding Patient Credits Using Worldpay
Processing Transactions Using Eyefinity EncompassPay
Setting Up EncompassPay
Using EncompassPay
Taking Payments with EncompassPay
Processing a Return with EncompassPay
Processing a Void with EncompassPay
Processing Price Adjustments with EncompassPay
Refunding Patient Credits with EncompassPay
Using the VSP Interface
Warnings and Errors in the VSP Interface
Using Order Management
Searching for Invoiced Orders in Order Management
Changing Order Statuses in Order Management
Scanning Barcodes to Add Orders
Releasing Multiple Orders to the Lab Using Order Management
Scheduling Pickup Appointments for Orders with Notified Status
Accessing Patient and Order Information from Order Management
Generating the Current Patient Orders Detailed Report
Daily Closing
Performing Daily Closing
Changing Patient Payment Information and Deleting Patient Payments
Reopening the Current Day
Viewing Closed Days and Reprinting the Daily Closing Report
Reporting
Accounting Reports
Generating the Customer Credit Report
Generating the Front Office Patient AR Reconciliation Report
Generating the Front Office Patient Collections Report
Generating the Front Office Patient Mail Check Refunds Report
Generating the Monthly Business Summary Report
Appointment Reports
Generating the Appointment Rescheduling Report
Generating the Appointment Schedule Report
Generating the Appointment Schedule Summary Report
Generating the Appointment Status Report
Generating the Appointment Service Type Report
Generating the Appointments with Missing Eligibility Report
Marketing Reports
Generating the Scheduled Recall Report
Printing Mailing Labels for Recall Correspondence
Printing Recall Letters and Postcards
Generating the Recall by Last Exam Date Report
Generating the Patients With No Recall Report
Generating the Referral Source Tracking Report
Patient Reports
Generating the Eyewear Consultant Patient Recall Report
Generating the Patient Audit Report
Generating the Patient Billing History Report
Generating the Patient Followup Notes Report
Generating the Patient Open Exams Report
Generating the Patient Statements Report
Generating the Patients with Bad Address Report
Generating the Required Note Audit Report
Sales Reports
Generating the Applied Insurance Payments by Provider by Transaction Date Report
Generating the Cash Receipt Summary Report
Generating the Cost of Sale Analysis by Office Report
Generating the Daily Flash Sales by Resource Report
Generating the Daily Transaction Payment Report
Generating the Daily Transaction Sales Report
Generating the Discount Analysis Report
Generating the Front Office Patient Order Summary Report
Generating the Item Sales Report
Generating the Miscellaneous Payment Report
Generating the Monthly Production Report by Provider
Generating the Monthly Production Summary Report
Generating the Office Flash Sales Report
Generating the Office Sales by Hour Report
Generating the Patient Credit Balances Report
Generating the Production Service Report by Provider
Generating the Refunds and Adjustments Report
Generating the Sales Adjustments Report
Generating the Total Patient Account Receivable Aging Report
Generating the Transaction by Insurance Report
Dispensary Reports
Generating the Current Patient Orders Detailed Report
Generating the Patient Remake Report
Generating the Undelivered Orders Report
Maintaining Inventory
Entering Stock Orders
Looking Up and Editing Stock Orders
Sending Contact Lens Batch Orders to ABB
Looking Up Frames and Accessories in Inventory
Adjusting Inventory
Maintaining Physical Inventory
Adding a Physical Inventory Count Record
Recording Physical Counts Using the Physical Inventory Worksheet
Recording Physical Counts Using a Barcode Scanner
Viewing Physical Inventory Details
Managing Inventory Locations
Inventory Reports
Generating the Reconciliation by Collection Report
Generating the Physical Inventory Valuation Detail Report
Generating the Physical Inventory Variance Summary Report
Generating the Physical Inventory Variance Detail Report
Generating the Inventory Status Report
Generating the Transit In Report
Generating the Transfer Out Report
Generating the On Order Report
Generating the Frame Sale By Vendor By Collection Report
Generating the Frame Sale By Style Report
Generating the Inventory Valuation Report
Generating the Frame Sales By Item Report
Setting Up Label Printers
Setting Up the SATO WS4 and WS408TT Label Printer
Setting Up the SATO CG408TT Label Printer (Discontinued)
Troubleshooting Label Printer Problems
Setting Up Barcode Scanners
Printing Frame Labels
Printing Accessory Labels
Transferring Stock
Sending a Stock Transfer
Receiving a Stock Transfer
Using Claims Management
Pre-Billing Checklist
Claim Statuses
Claim Life Cycle
Processing Claims
Insurance Billing Process
Searching for Claims
Reviewing and Editing Claims
Viewing Claim Details
Viewing Claim History
Printing Lab Orders from Claim Management
Printing Receipts
Viewing and Adding Notes to Claims
Copying Claims
Putting Claims on Hold
Setting the Claim Status to Ready to Bill
Editing Claims
Voiding Claim Line Items
Writing Off Claims
Adjusting Claims
Previewing CMS 1500 Forms
Reprinting CMS 1500 Forms
Setting the Claim Status to Ready to Bill
Billing Claims Manually
Manually Sending Individual Claims to Carriers
Manually Sending Claims to Carriers in Batches
Billing Claims Electronically
Billing Claims Through TriZetto (Gateway EDI)
Billing Claims Through Standard EDI
Billing Safety Claims
Billing Secondary Insurance Carriers
Processing Claims for VSP Coordination of Benefits (COB)
Setting the Claim Status to Billed for Claims Processed Outside Claim Management
Retrying Failed Claims
Billing Patients
Creating Batches of Patient Statements in Claim Management
Transferring an Insurance Balance to the Patient
Printing Patient Statements Individually
Processing Manual Payments
Processing Manual Carrier Payments
Processing Patient Payments
Searching for Payments
Opening and Navigating the Carrier and Patient Payments Screens
Posting Payments to Claims
Posting Internal Claim Transactions
Posting External Claim Transactions
Transferring Outstanding Receivables to Secondary Insurance Carriers
Editing Carrier and Patient Payment Information in Claims Management
Editing Claim Details for Carrier and Patient Payments
Committing Payments
Uncommitting Payments
Deleting Payments in Claim Management
Processing and Posting Electronic Remittance Payments (ERA)
Overview of Remittance Statuses (ERA)
Searching for Remittances (ERA)
Processing Remittances (ERA)
Reviewing Errors (ERA)
Deleting Remittances (ERA)
Applying Batch Adjustments
Using the TriZetto Claim Status Inquiry Integration
Billing Reports
Generating the Aged Claims Report
Generating the Billed Claim Statistic Report
Generating the Billing Adjustments Report
Generating the Billing Outstanding Balance Report
Generating the Billing Payment by Transaction Date Report
Generating the Billing Transaction Report
Generating the Claim Collection Report
Generating the Claim Transaction Journal Report
Generating the Doctor Exam Sales Report
Generating the EDI Billed Claim Statistics Report
Generating the Insurance Sales Summary Report
Generating the Monthly Aged Balancing Report
Generating the Not listed Insurance Plans Report
Generating the On Hold Claim Report
Generating the Patient Refund Report
Generating the POS Billing Reconciliation Report
Analytics&Insights
New Analytics & Insights Dashboards Overview
Understanding Key Financial Reports in Encompass
Front Office Reports
Claims Management Reports
Using Administration
Navigating Administration
Setting Up Your Company and Offices
Setting Up Company Information
Setting Up Office Information
Setting Up the Multi-Tier Sales Tax Calculator
Setting Up Company Tax Authorities
Setting Up Company Tax Rates
Setting Up Office Tax Rates
Setting Up Office Hours
Setting Up Office Claims Information
Setting Up Labs
Setting Up Patient Locations
Setting Up Your Resources (Providers, Staff, and Office Resources)
Setting Up Providers
Adding Providers
Setting Up Provider Security Settings
Deactivating Providers
Setting Up Provider Scheduler Resource Hours
Setting Up Provider Insurance Details for Individual Carriers
Resetting Provider Password
Setting Up Staff
Adding Staff
Setting Up Staff Security Settings
Inactivating Staff
Setting Up Staff Scheduler Resource Hours
Resetting Staff Password
Setting Up Outside Providers
Adding Outside Providers
Inactivating Outside Providers
Setting Up Office Resources
Adding Office Resources
Inactivating Office Resources
Setting Up Products/Services
Setting Up Discount Types for Item Types
Setting Up Accessories
Setting Up Contact Lenses
Setting Up and Modifying Contact Lens Information
Inactivating Contact Lenses
Setting Up Eyeglass Lenses
Setting Up Eyeglass Lenses Using the Quick Setup
Setting Up Lens Attributes Using the Standard Setup
Setting Up Lens Base Tier Pricing for Material and Color/Coat Addon Attributes
Inactivating Eyeglass Lenses
Bulk Pricing Eyeglass Lens Attributes
Setting Up Frames
Setting Up Individual Frames Using the Standard Frame Setup
Setting Up Custom Frames
Setting Up Frame Collections Using the Bulk Frame Setup
Setting Up Services
Setting Up and Modifying Services
Inactivating Services
Setting Up Other Items
Setting Up Shipping
Setting Up Repairs
Setting Up Miscellaneous Fees
Setting Up the Scheduler
Setting Up Scheduler (Appointment Calendar) Preferences
Setting Up Resource Schedules
Setting Up Service Templates in Administration
Setting Up Appointment Services
Setting Up Holidays
Setting Up Preferences
Setting Up the Patient Default Landing Page
Setting Up Required Patient Profile Fields
Setting Up Patient Statements and Statement Notifications
Setting Up Patient Default Communication Preferences
Setting Up Company Scheduler Preferences
Setting Up Default Rx Expiration Periods
Setting Up Inventory Preferences
Setting Up Material Orders Preferences
Setting Up Claim Management References
Setting Up Remake Types
Setting Up Integrations
Editing the Contact Lens Ordering Integration
Activating the Credit Card Processing Integration
Activating the Third-Party Billing Integration
Setting Up Gateway EDI Site Keys for Individual Offices
Setting Up VSP Claim Submissions
Editing the Integration with EHR in Encompass
Activating the ECR Vault Integration
Activating the Frames Data Integration
Setting Up Insurance
Setting Up and Activating Insurance Plans
Enabling Electronic Claim Submissions for Carriers
Inactivating Insurance Plans
Setting Up Recalls
Setting Up Recall Types
Adding a New Recall Type
Setting up Recall Schedules
Editing or Deleting Recall Schedules
Setting Up Recall Templates
Creating and Editing Recall Templates
Deleting Recall Templates
Integrating Eyefinity APIs with Certified Partners
Using Eyefinity Patient Engagement Solutions
Setting Up Eyefinity Patient Engagement Solutions
Setting up the Integrated Online Scheduler
Using Eyefinity Integrated Online Scheduler
Setting Up Integrated Online Forms
Setting Up Eyefinity Electronic Patient Notifications
Schedule a Patient Appointment
Using the Eyefinity Online Forms
Filling Out Patient Forms
Complete the Pre-Visit Form
Using Eyefinity Electronic Patient Notifications
Using Electronic Appointment Reminders
Using Electronic Patient Recalls
Using Electronic Eyewear Ready Notifications
Introducing Eyefinity PatientNavigator
Using Eyefinity PatientNavigator
FAQs and Troubleshooting for Eyefinity PatientNavigator
Introducing EncompassMessage
EncompassMessage – Quick Start Guide
EncompassMessage - Templates
Using EncompassMessage
About the EncompassMessage Dashboard
Setting Up and Using Certified Partner Telehealth Integrations with Encompass
Using EDGEPro by GPN with Encompass
Bulk Data API
Videos
Patient Demographics and Appointments Videos
Patient Demographics
Adding a New Patient [video]
Adding a Patient Photo [video]
Adding Insurance [video]
Obtaining Eligibility and Authorizations [video]
VSP Bulk Authorizations [video]
Obtaining Back Dated VSP Authorizations [video]
TriZetto Medical Eligibility [video]
Patient Alerts [video]
Print Individual Patient Statement [video]
Document Scanning
Demographics – Overseas Military Address [video]
Merging Patients [video]
Appointments
Appointment Processes [video]
Calendar Navigation [video]
Calendar Navigation - Patient Panel [video]
Calendar Resource Settings [video]
Search for Open Appointments [video]
Appointment Confirmations [video]
Adding Scheduler Exceptions [video]
Using Book View
Reviewing and Modifying Patient Information From the Calendar [video]
Scheduling Telehealth Appointments [video]
Material Orders and Transactions Videos
Prescriptions
Rx History [video]
Eyeglass Rx [video]
Contact Lens Rx [video]
Rx Recheck [video]
Eyeglass Orders
Creating Complete Eyeglass Orders [video]
Creating a Frame Only Order [video]
Creating Lenses Only Orders [video]
Ordering Single Eyeglass Lens [video]
Eyeglass Orders with Bifocal Lenses [video]
Eyeglass Order - No Insurance [video]
Non VSP Insurance Eyeglass Order [video]
Ordering Maui Jim Sun Lenses [video]
Ordering Maui Jim Clear Lenses [video]
Contact Lens Orders
Contact Lens Order with Insurance [video]
Creating Contact Lens Orders with No Insurance [video]
Partial Contact Lens Return [video]
Other Orders
Creating Exam Only Orders [video]
Exam Charges from EHR [video]
Creating Extras Only Orders [video]
Adding Miscellaneous Items to Orders [video]
Pricing and Invoicing
Pricing and Adding Insurance to Orders [video]
Viewing Order Diagnosis Codes and PQRS Codes [video]
Invoicing Orders
Material Orders and Advanced Transactions Videos
Creating, Remaking, and Returning Orders
Ordering Eyeglass Lenses for In-Office Finishing [video]
Non VSP Formulary Lenses [video]
Creating VSP Medically Necessary Contact Lens Orders [video]
Editing Draft Orders [video]
Editing Invoiced On Hold Orders [video]
Remake Eyeglass Orders [video]
Returning Orders [video]
Processing Transactions Using Worldpay
Viewing Order Integration Status and Handling Failed Orders [video]
Applying Insurance to Orders
VSP Orders and Claims Using VSP Integration [video]
VSP Orders and Claims - Manual Process [video]
Eyeglass Order with VSP Medicaid Insurance [video]
Apply VSP as Secondary Insurance on Exam Orders [video]
Insurances Linked Within EHR [video]
Managing Patient Credits and Balances
Entering Patient Credits [video]
Viewing Patient Balance Details [video]
Taxes
Multi-Tier Tax Process [video]
Using Order Management
Order Management - Navigation [video]
Order Management - Release To Lab [video]
Order Management - Receiving Orders [video]
Order Management Bar Code Scanning [video]
Order Management - Schedule Pickup [video]
Processing Claims and Carrier Payments Videos
Claims
Process Claims [video]
Editing Claims [video]
Billing Claims Electronically Through TriZetto (Gateway EDI) [video]
Standard EDI Claim Submission [video]
Billing Non Electronic Claims [video]
Billing Safety Claims [video]
Applying Batch Adjustments[video]
Carrier Payments
Carrier Payments [video]
How to Delete a Payment from an Insurance Check [video]
Negative Carrier Payments [video]
Electronic Remittance Payments (ERA)
ERA Overview [video]
ERA Medicare & Secondary Insurance [video]
ERA Trizetto Provider Solutions Remittance [video]
ERA VSP Remittance [video]
Dashboards and Reports Videos
Dashboards
Dashboard Overview [video]
Patient Demographics Dashboard [video]
Patient Marketing Dashboard
Contact Lens Sales Dashboard
Premier Dashboard [video]
Reports
Accounting Reports [video]
Appointment Reports [video]
Financial Reports [video]
Patient Reports [video]
Patient Statements [video]
Sales Reports [video]
Cash Receipts Summary Report [video]
Monthly Production Summary Report [video]
Inventory Reports [video]
Dispensary Reports [video]
Billing Reports in Detail [video]
Perform a Daily Closing [video]
Transaction by Insurance Report [video]
Sales Tax Report [video]
Open EEHR Exams Report [video]
Scheduled Recall Report [video]
Recall by Last Exam Date [video]
Patients With No Recall Report [video]
Eyewear Consultant Patient Recall Report [video]
Referral Source Tracking Report [video]
Required Note Audit Report [video]
Not Listed Insurance Plans Report [video]
OfficeMate vs. Encompass Report Comparison [video]
Inventory Videos
Frame Lookup [video]
Inventory Scan Method [video]
Inventory Sheet Method [video]
Adjusting Inventory [video]
Inventory Locations [video]
Printing Frame Labels [video]
Receiving Stock Transfer [video]
Sending Stock Transfer [video]
Creating Stock Orders [video]
Sending Contact Lens Batch Orders to ABB
Patient Engagement Tools Videos
Integrated Online Forms and Scheduler Setup [video]
Using Integrated Online Forms [video]
Using Integrated Online Scheduler [video]
Using Integrated Online Forms [video]
Electronic Patient Notification Setup [video]
Using Electronic Appointment Reminders [video]
Using Electronic Eyewear Ready Notifications [video]
Using Electronic Patient Recalls [video]
Activating Recall Types [video]
Setting Up Letter Templates [video]
Assigning Recalls [video]
Administration Maintenance Videos
Overview and Navigation
Overview and Navigation [video]
How to Reset Password [video]
Company and Office Setup
Company Information Setup
Office Information Setup [video]
Office Hours Setup [video]
Patient Locations Setup [video]
Optical Labs Setup [video]
Claims Information Setup [video]
Integrations Setup [video]
Activating Worldpay Integration [video]
Frames Data Validation [video]
Multi-Location Administration [video]
Multi-Tier Tax Company Level Setup [video]
Multi-Tier Tax Office Level Setup [video]
Staff Setup [video]
Providers Setup [video]
Office Resource Setup [video]
Record Multiple State Licenses for Providers [video]
Resizing Signature Images [video]
Outside Provider Setup [video]
Insurance Setup [video]
Payment Rule Setup [video]
Preferences - Patient [video]
Preferences - Inventory [video]
Preferences - Material Orders [video]
Setting Up Remake Types [video]
Scheduler Preferences [video]
Resource Schedule Setup [video]
Appointment Services and Holidays [video]
TriZetto Medical Eligibility Setup [video]
Products and Services Setup
Services Setup [video]
Eyeglass Lens Setup - Overview [video]
Eyeglass Lens Setup - Standard Setup 1 [video]
Eyeglass Lens Setup - Standard Setup 2 [video]
Eyeglass Lens Setup - Standard Setup 3 [video]
Eyeglass Lens Setup Part 2 - Quick Setup [video]
Eyeglass Lens Setup - Ophthalmic Lens Pricing Worksheet [video]
Maui Jim Sun Lens & Lab Setup [video]
Maui Jim Clear Lens & Lab Setup [video]
Frame Setup [video]
Contact Lens Setup [video]
Hard and Custom Contact Lenses [video]
Accessories Setup [video]
Other Items Setup [video]
Converting to Encompass
Conversion Comparison of OfficeMate to Encompass [video]
eWebExtra Videos