Rule to Tighten EDI Standards in Final Stages

Published June 9, 2011 9:47 AM EDT Updated January 19, 2016 11:00 AM EST 1 Min Read

The Department of Health and Human Services has sent to the Office of Management and Budget an interim final rule to adopt operating rules for the HIPAA electronic eligibility verification/benefit determination and claims status transactions.

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