'Possible Duplicate Or Near Match' EQRS Admit Warning

Updated 2/28/2024

If you see this Warning when trying to admit a patient into EQRS...

• Search for the patient to make sure they are not already admitted.
• Check the SSN. 
• Check the MBI on the Medicare Card.
• Check if patient name is switched or misspelled (‘Bob’ or ‘ROBERT’ instead of ‘Robert’).
• Check if patient has 2 last names (with or without a “ – “ separating them).
• Check if date of birth is ‘off’ by one number. 
• Use the correct Admit Reason: https://help.esrd.ipro.org/support/solutions/articles/9000233145-eqrs-admit-and-discharge-reasons-ipro-resource.
  • CMS hasAdmission Scenarios that will also help.

If you are still unable to Admit the patient:

• Submit the 'Possible Duplicate Form' and the Network will admit patient into your facility/center: