>From the Electronic Transaction Final Rule: � 162.1102 Standards for health care claims or equivalent encounter information. The Secretary adopts the following standards for the health care claims or equivalent encounter information transaction:
(a) Retail pharmacy drug claims. The National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Telecommunication Standard Implementation Guide, Version 5 Release 1, September 1999, and equivalent NCPDP Batch Standard Batch Implementation Guide, Version 1 Release 0, February 1, 1996. The implementation specifications are available at the addresses specified in � 162.920(a)(2). Rachel Foerster Principal Rachel Foerster & Associates, Ltd. Professionals in EDI & Electronic Commerce 39432 North Avenue Beach Park, IL 60099 Phone: 847-872-8070 Fax: 847-872-6860 http:/www.rfa-edi.com -----Original Message----- From: Rob Rust [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 10:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: NCPDP 5.1 I have a question about the relationship between HIPAA and NCPDP 5.1. I have been told that NCPDP 5.1 is the appropriate transaction to use for pharmacy claims/reversals, etc. which are compliant with the HIPAA Standards for Electronic Transactions as specified in the Federal Register (DHHS, August 17, 2000). Is that correct? If so, can someone point me to the part of the Federal Register that names NCPDP as the standard for electronic transactions? I can only find references in the Federal Register to transaction standards such as 837 (which obviously overlaps NCPDP 5.1). R Rob Rust First Health Service Corporation (804)934-4247 This message, including any attachments, is intended solely for the use of the named recipient(s) and may contain confidential and/or privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure or distribution of this communications is expressly prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy any and all copies of the original message. Thank you. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=siness and enter your email address. ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=business and enter your email address.
