ANSI encoding

American National Standards Institute Encoding ANSI encoding refers to a character encoding standard used primarily in the United States. It was developed by the American National Standards Institute to standardize character sets for computers and electronic communication. The ANSI encoding scheme primarily uses a single byte to represent each character, allowing for encoding of up Read More →

EDI Date/Time Qualifiers

EDI Date/Time Qualifiers Definition and Examples In Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), qualifiers are codes used to specify the type or format of the data being transmitted. DTM (Date/Time) qualifiers, specifically, are used to indicate the context or meaning of date and time information within EDI transactions. These qualifiers play a crucial role in ensuring that Read More →

999 Implementation Acknowledgment

Understanding 999 Implementation Acknowledgment in Electronic Data Interchange Among the myriad of transaction sets and standards used in EDI, the 999 X231A1 Implementation Acknowledgment holds a significant place, ensuring the integrity and reliability of transmitted data. In this blog post, we’ll delve into the definition, significance, and usage of the 999 Implementation Acknowledgment. What is Read More →

Medical Codes

Health Care Code Sets Types In healthcare electronic data interchange (HIPAA EDI), code sets play a fundamental role in standardizing the representation of various healthcare concepts, such as diagnoses, procedures, medications, and other medical entities. These code sets are used to facilitate the exchange of healthcare information between different healthcare providers, payers, and systems. Here are Read More →