RE: NDC code format in 837, 278 and 270

[Cotham, Pam]

Please review your Imp Guide and notice the allowed qualifier (LIN02).  I checked the 4050.837P draft and see only N4 (NDC in 5-4-2 format).      Pamela A. Cotham Senior Systems Analyst EDS - California Medicaid 3215 Prospect Park Drive - F01 Rancho Cordova CA  95670 Office: 916.636.1964 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] In essentials, unity, in doubtful matters, liberty, in all things charity.". -----Original Message----- From: Deepan Vashi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, March 27, 2002 4:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: NDC code format in 837, 278 and 270 As per data from FDA's site when NDC is formed, it can have following combination 1)NNNN-NNN-NN = 9 DIGITS 2)NNNN-NNNN-NN = 10 DIGITS 3)NNNNN-NNN-NN = 10 DIGITS 4)NNNNN-NNNN-NN = 9 DIGITS   Guide does not refer to any format.   Are dash " - " required to be used as shown in above format in the EDI file?   CAN ANYONE HELP ON THIS ISSUE?   Thanks   Deepan ********************************************************************** To be removed from this list, go to: http://snip.wedi.org/unsubscribe.cfm?list=business and enter your email address. ********************************************************************** 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.