I have a question regarding the X12 transaction sets named under HIPAA that use the 
subscriber and dependent HL structure.  More specifically the inquiry/response 
transactions.

If the information receiver (provider) does not know the patient's member id, how 
should they build the transaction set?  Should they put the patient information at the 
subscriber or the dependent level?  
Likewise, if the inquiry comes in at the subscriber level, and the member is NOT the 
subscriber, should we respond?  

Any guidance would be greatly appreciated!!!

Jonathan Fox
eCommerce Analyst
Independent Health

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