X12
From UG
X12 brief
- latest release 4010
- Trading Partner Requirements -
EDI X12 standard covers number of requirements for data structure, separators, control numbers, etc. However many big trading partners impose they own even more strict rules and requirements. It can be everything: specific data format requirements for some elements, requirement to contain specific segments (segments that are not mandatory in EDI X12 standard being made mandatory), etc. In HIPAA those specific trading partner requirements are usually listed in separate document called Companion Guide. It is essential to follow these documents to the letter when implementing EDI systems. EDI X12 (including HIPAA) Etasoft Inc. Page 3 5/16/2011 Those business requirements make EDI system development highly specific to each implementation. This is one of the reasons why EDI software is expensive to build, run and maintain.
