Lesson Summary
- All providers must enroll in and register with Medicare EDI before performing transactions with Medicare or through a billing service or clearinghouse
- All HIPAA-covered health care providers must get an NPI
- HIPAA requires you to submit all electronic claims using the X12 837 format
- Providers billing electronic claims must follow the ASC X12N implementation guides
- Companion guides offer more specific information on 837I electronic claim loop and segments