Q2. Does the PFR Pricing Program come with free tech support?
A2. Yes. If you have questions, software technical support is free for 30 days.
Q3. Does the PFR Pricing Program export?
A3. There are 3 PFR Pricing Program versions: Standard, All Zips, and
Developer. The Standard and All Zips versions export Code, Description,
and S1/S2 (User defined fee schedules). The Professional Version exports all
fields including the PFR proprietary fee percentiles P50, P75 and P90.
File Formats include: ASCII, Access, Dbase, Excel & Lotus. See Record
Layout. To download a PFR Developers Version license agreement see
Answer #6 below.
Q4. Does the PFR Pricing Program import?
A4. Yes. You are able to import user defined fee and frequency schedules into S1-S5
and F1-F5 using the following formats: ASCII, Access, Dbase, Excel & Lotus. All 3
versions of the PFR Pricing Program import.
Q5. When Is the PFR updated?
A5. The PFR (Book & Pricing Program) is updated annually and typically
released in January of the current publication year. Bug fixes and patches are
available free via internet downloads.
Q6. What is the difference between the developers and all zips versions?
A6. As stated in FAQ 3, there are 3 versions of the PFR Pricing Program:
Standard, All Zips and Developer. The Developer version is an All Zip
version that exports all fields including the PFR proprietary database: P50, P75
and P90. The Developers Version requires a signed license
agreement (HTML) stating (in brief) that the proprietary PFR data base is
intellectual property that cannot be sold, posted or distributed without a
written agreement. See PFR Pricing
Program Options for a feature comparison.
Q7. Does the PFR have all CPT codes or is specialty specific?
A7. The PFR does not have anesthesiology codes. All other specialties are
represented.
Q8. Does the PFR contain RBRVS?
A8. The PFR (book and
software) contains total unadjusted RBRVS unit values. Total refers to the
sum of work, practice and malpractice unit values. Unadjusted refers to non
geographically adjustments. Total unit values are helpful in getting a
"snapshot" relative value price or a "ball park" fee but
cannot be used to calculate Medicare fee schedules. See RBRVS
EZ-Fees for more information.
Q9. Who uses the PFR?
A9. Physicians, Surgeons, Office and Coding Staff, Consultants, Chiropractors, Hospitals, Billing Services, Health Care Executives/Administrators/Officers, State and Federal Agencies and anyone else who is
interested in medical reimbursement.
Q10. Can I change zip codes?
A10. Yes, you can set the main screen to any 5 digit zip code provided the 5
digit zip code is within your 3 digit zip code prefix. For example, you
purchased the Chicago zip code prefix 606. You can look up any zip code
that starts with the prefix 606 such as 60625 and 60657.
Q11. Can I upgrade to the All Zip or Developer Version?
A11. Yes, you can upgrade by paying for the upgrade version and selecting
Help-Upgrade.
Q12. Is there a free demo of PFR?
A12. No, but there is a 30 day money back guarantee of satisfaction on the PFR
book and PFR Pricing Program (except the Developers Version). A sample page of
the PFR can be faxed upon request.
Q13. What are PFR Pricing Program system requirements?
A13. CR-ROM, Pentium Processor, Windows® 95/98/Me/NT/2000/XP 10 Megabytes hard drive space.
Q14. How much is the PFR book, Pricing Program and its versions?
A14. The PFR Book is $129, PFR Pricing Program with one zip code prefix $199,
Additional 3 digit zip code prefixes $50 each, PFR Pricing
Program All Zip Codes $499, PFR Pricing Program Developers Version $799.
Q15. Does PFR book and software come with a money back guarantee?
A15. *Yes, 30-day 100 % Money Back Guarantee of satisfaction - No questions asked.
*The PFR Pricing Program Developers Version in non-returnable.
Q17. Where is the record layout for exporting
a PFR data file ?
A17. Record Layout.
