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FAQs (Last Update October 25, 2005)

  1. Where can I find the ANSI specifications?

  2. What types of editing will be preformed on the ANSI ASC X12N 834 and 820 transactions?

  3. What results and/or reports will trading partners have returned of files for the X12N 834 and 820?

  4. Will I need an identification number to test?

  5. Who do I contact if I have questions regarding the ANSI ASC X12N transactions?

  6. Will additional documentation be available for the ANSI ASC X12N transactions?

  7. How do I get my password unsuspended when logging into the EDI Front End System?


  1. Where can I find the ANSI specifications?

    Answer: The Implementation Guides (IG) for all transactions can be downloaded free of charge from the Washington Publishing Companies web site at: http://www.wpc-edi.com/hipaa

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  2. What types of editing will be preformed on the ANSI ASC X12N 834 and 820 transactions?

    Answer: There will be two levels of editing performed by the EDI System on the X12N 834 and 820 transactions. These include:

    Level 1 – Syntax level editing will perform validation of the format, syntax and structure. This could include element attributes, sequencing, and segment/element usage.

    Level 2 – Implementation Guide Editing will validate the contents of elements to insure they match the allowed values in accordance with the IG. This will include any code values expressly stated by the IG.

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  3. What results and/or reports will trading partners have returned of files for the X12N 834 and 820?

    Answer: A transaction acknowledgement report will be produced for every file sent. Syntax and Implementation Guide edit results will be returned on a TA1 and 997. Examples of these reports and instructions for reading these reports are found in the Reading Reports Manual.

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  4. Will I need an identification number to test?

    Answer: Yes, you will be assigned a trading partner number after you have completed the setup form to send electronic transactions. This number will be communicated to you once your setup is complete.

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  5. Who do I contact if I have questions regarding the ANSI ASC X12N transactions?

    Answer: You should contact the EMS Help Desk at 800-472-6481 Option 1.

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  6. Will additional documentation be available for the ANSI ASC X12N transactions?

    Answer: Companion documents are being developed for the various HIPAA mandated transactions. These documents are solely for the purpose of clarification to the implementation guide. These documents can be found on this Web site.

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  7. How do I get my password unsuspended when logging into the EDI Front End System?

    Please contact the EMS Help Desk at 1-800-472-6481 option number 1 to get unsuspended.

    Password Criteria:

    • Must be eight (8) characters in length, no longer or shorter
    • Must include both alpha and numeric characters
    • Can’t be reused for at least six (6) generations
    • Must be changed every 60 days

    Special characters may be used in your password but are not required. If you choose to use special characters in your password, the following is a list of valid characters to use.

    * : “ ; \ @ # $ % ^ & ( ) _ - + = { } [ ] | ‘ < > , . ? / `

    We encourage you to make your passwords as strong as possible.

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