Greg,

First, there are a couple of typos in N103 and N104, where it says "Required 
if the National PlanID is not transmitted in N104."  Obviously the word "not" 
should not be there, or it would conflict with X12 syntax (N103) or not make 
any sense (N104).  So, that needs to be corrected.  It has been corrected in 
the Addenda.

When the 835 IG was written, the National PlanID was expected to be the 
"primary" payer identifier.  We don't have it yet.  So, here is how you use 
it until we have a National PlanID:

N101 = "PR"
N102 = payer name, like "BCBS of XX"
N103 = not used
N104 = not used
REF01 = "2U"
REF02 = payer ID number, like "00303"
or 
REF01 = "NF"
REF02 = NAIC co-code, like "60054" for Aetna

The code used with qualifier 2U does not need to be 5 digits.  It could be 
just "303" if that is what the payer uses to identify itself.  But it should 
be consistent.  Given that there are multiple ways to identify a payer, there 
could be two payers that invent the same ID code for themselves.  So, that is 
why the preferred use is to use the NAIC code.  But not all payers have an 
NAIC code...

Also, be aware that the way a payer identifies itself in the 835 (both in the 
1000A loop as well as in the BPR10/TRN03) may be different from the way that 
a clearinghouse identifies a payer. So when you talk with a provider, they 
may not understand the payer ID you are using and they could know the payer 
by a different ID.

Is this fun yet?

Kepa


On Thursday 26 September 2002 01:10 pm, Bard, Greg wrote:
>  
> 
>  
> 
> Greg Bard
> 
> NASCO
> 
> HIPAA Privacy and Security Project Manager
> 
> (W) 678.441.6059
> 
> (F)  678.441.6359
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ______________
> 
> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
> 
> The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if
> any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended
> solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is
> unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure,
> copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken in
> reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received
> this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this
> message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard
> copies you may have created and notify me immediately. Thank you.
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Bard, Greg 
> Sent: Thursday, September 26, 2002 2:58 PM
> To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]'
> Subject: 835 TRNSACTION QUESTION
> 
>  
> 
> In the IG, there is a reference to the Payer Identifier in Loop 1000A.
> N101 Entity Identifier Code is required, value = PR
> 
> N102 is Situational and indicates that this is required if the National
> Plan ID is not identified in N104.
> 
>  
> 
> N103 is Situational but indicates this element is expected to be sent.
> However, the value for N103 is XV to indicate the HCFA National Plan ID
> and further states that this is required if the national Plan ID is
> mandated - otherwise, one of the other codes listed may be used.  Does
> this reference codes from External Source 540 or are additional values
> besides "XV" supposed to be listed?
> 
>  
> 
> This Loop is causing test claims to fail and I am not sure of the
> resolution.  Can someone help with an explanation of how they see this
> Loop working?
> 
>  
> 
> Thanks!
> 
>  
> 
> Greg Bard
> 
> NASCO
> 
> HIPAA Privacy and Security Project Manager
> 
> (W) 678.441.6059
> 
> (F)  678.441.6359
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> ________________________________________________________________________
> ______________
> 
> CONFIDENTIALITY NOTICE
> 
> The information in this message (and the documents attached to it, if
> any) is confidential and may be legally privileged. It is intended
> solely for the addressee. Access to this message by anyone else is
> unauthorized. If you are not the intended recipient, any disclosure,
> copying, distribution or any action taken, or omitted to be taken in
> reliance on it is prohibited and may be unlawful. If you have received
> this message in error, please delete all electronic copies of this
> message (and the documents attached to it, if any), destroy any hard
> copies you may have created and notify me immediately. Thank you.
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
>  
> 
> 
> 
> 
> **********************************************************************
> 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.
> 
> 
> 
> The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated.  The
> discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual
> participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board 
of
> Directors nor WEDI SNIP.  If you wish to receive an official opinion, post
> your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at
> http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/.
> Posting of advertisements or other commercial use of this listserv is
> specifically prohibited.
> 

-- 
This email contains confidential information intended only for the named 
addressee(s). Any use, distribution, copying or disclosure by any other 
person is strictly prohibited.



**********************************************************************
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.

======================================================

The WEDI SNIP listserv to which you are subscribed is not moderated.  The
discussions on this listserv therefore represent the views of the individual
participants, and do not necessarily represent the views of the WEDI Board of
Directors nor WEDI SNIP.  If you wish to receive an official opinion, post
your question to the WEDI SNIP Issues Database at
http://snip.wedi.org/tracking/.
Posting of advertisements or other commercial use of this listserv is
specifically prohibited.

Reply via email to