There are two questions being discussed here. Regarding the "additional information" we have considered that any DDE system can provide additional information on additional screens (or using links if it is a Web based system). However, providers can not be required to access or accept the additional information.
Regarding the need to accept a 270 and respond to a 271, that is a requirement of the regulation. A web based DDE system can be offerred as an option, but requirment is that the regular EDI 270/271 EDI transaction must be supported. Stanley Nachimson Office of Information Services, CMS 410-786-6153 >>> "Neumeister, Tammy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> 10/09/01 09:40AM >>> This question has raised another question at our organization. We are considering purchasing a product from our payor software vendor that would allow web access to providers for eligibility inquiry, referrals, and claim status inquiries. Is this sufficient to comply with the HIPAA requirements for electronic capabilities for these transactions or must we also be able to accept and return an EDI 'batch' transaction for providers? Tammy Neumeister SAS Programmer MercyCare Insurance Company PO Box 2770 Janesville, WI 53547-2770 800-752-3431 X 3068 Direct 608-758-7725 Fax 608-752-3751 [EMAIL PROTECTED] > -----Original Message----- > From: Karen LaJaunie [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 3:44 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: White Paper - Impact on DDE Services > > I have a question regarding the 'Impact on DDE Services' White Paper - > 8.15 No Incentives for Using DDE. > > Is it considered an 'incentive' if more information is returned via a Web > Site transaction than from an EDI Transaction? > > For example, if a provider inquires about a Member's Eligibility via our > Web Site, our Web Site has the ability to return more information > regarding the eligibility of the member than our EDI process which is > controlled by a vendor system. Is this considered 'incentive' for the > provider to use our Web Site rather than submitting the 270 via EDI? > > Any input regarding this issue is appreciated. > > Thanks! > > > > Karen L. LaJaunie > Senior Project Consultant > Blue Cross Blue Shield of Kansas City > Phone: (816) 395-2635 > Fax: (816) 395-2605 > > > ********************************************************************** > To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, send a message to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that it may take up to 72 hours to process your request.
