# BHT Deposits (Admission Deposits)

## Introduction

A **BHT deposit** is a security deposit collected at or shortly after admission, before significant charges are incurred. The deposit is held against the patient's account and automatically credited when the final bill is generated. If the deposit exceeds the final bill, the excess is refunded.

BHT stands for **Bed Head Ticket** — the unique identifier for each inpatient admission.

## Navigation

Main Menu → Inward → **Billing** → BHT Deposit
OR
BHT Search → select admission → **Collect Deposit**

## Collecting a Deposit

1. Navigate to `inward/bht_deposit_collecting.xhtml`.
2. The system identifies the patient's active BHT.
3. Enter the **deposit amount**.
4. Select the **payment method** (Cash, Card, Cheque, etc.).
5. Click **Save**. The deposit is recorded and the cashier drawer is updated.
6. Print the deposit receipt from `inward/bht_deposit_collecting_print.xhtml`.

## Depositing Additional Amounts

If the patient's charges are expected to exceed the initial deposit:

1. Navigate again to `inward/bht_deposit_collecting.xhtml`.
2. The existing deposit balance is shown.
3. Enter the additional amount and save.
4. Multiple deposit transactions can be accumulated under a single BHT.

## Viewing the Deposit Balance

The current deposit balance for a BHT is visible on the patient's admission summary and on the final bill screen. It is automatically deducted when the final bill is generated.

## Deposit Refund

If the final bill total is less than the deposits collected:

1. The system calculates the refund amount automatically during final billing.
2. The cashier issues a refund via `inward/bht_deposit_refund.xhtml`.
3. Print the refund receipt from `inward/bht_deposit_refund_print.xhtml`.

## Cancelling a Deposit

If a deposit was entered in error:

1. Navigate to `inward/bht_deposit_cancel.xhtml`.
2. Locate the deposit transaction.
3. Click **Cancel**. Provide a reason.
4. Print the cancellation receipt.

## Deposit Receipt Reprint

Navigate to `inward/bht_deposit_reprint.xhtml` to reprint any prior deposit receipt using the BHT number or transaction reference.

## Technical Reference

| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Collect page | `inward/bht_deposit_collecting.xhtml` |
| Collect print | `inward/bht_deposit_collecting_print.xhtml` |
| Refund page | `inward/bht_deposit_refund.xhtml` |
| Refund print | `inward/bht_deposit_refund_print.xhtml` |
| Cancel page | `inward/bht_deposit_cancel.xhtml` |
| Reprint page | `inward/bht_deposit_reprint.xhtml` |
| Controller | `BillBhtController` |
| BillType | `InwardPaymentBill` |