What is provisional invoice in SAP IS-H - SAP for Healthcare?

SAP Term: provisional invoice

• Component: IS-H

• Component Name: SAP for Healthcare

• Description: SAP Healthcare - Industry-Specific Components for Hospitals Invoice that serves as a basis for communication between the hospital and an external entity. A provisional invoice is created when an insurance relationship of the case requires the invoice to be checked and confirmed by an external entity prior to the creation of the final invoice. The creation of a provisional invoice does not result in the posting of a billing document and a document in Financial Accounting. Following the external check and confirmation of the provisional invoice, final billing can be carried out for the case. The provisional invoice is deleted by the creation of the final invoice.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A provisional invoice is a document used in the IS-H SAP for Healthcare system to record a patient's services and charges before the final invoice is issued. It is used to provide an estimate of the patient's total cost for services rendered. The provisional invoice is not legally binding and can be adjusted or changed at any time before the final invoice is issued. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to create a provisional invoice, the user must first enter the patient's information into the system. This includes their name, address, and contact information. Once this information is entered, the user can then enter the services that were provided and their associated costs. Once all of this information is entered, the user can then generate a provisional invoice for the patient. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a provisional invoice, it is important to double-check all of the information that has been entered into the system. This includes making sure that all of the services provided are accurate and that all of the associated costs are correct. Additionally, it is important to make sure that all of the patient's contact information is up-to-date so that they can be contacted if any changes need to be made to their invoice. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The IS-H SAP for Healthcare system also allows users to generate final invoices for patients once all of their services have been completed. This process involves entering all of the same information as with a provisional invoice, but also requires entering any additional charges or discounts that may have been applied since the provisional invoice was created. Once this information has been entered, a final invoice can be generated for the patient.