Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
EDI is the sending and receiving of machine generated business information using computer and communication technologies. In your case, information from your computer is electronically sent and received to and from the payer or by way of a third party vendor known as a clearinghouse. More Information
"National Provider Identifier (NPI)"
As an outcome of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the Department of Health and Human Services adopted the National Provider Identifier (NPI). Its usage is mandatory in all HIPAA standard electronic transactions beginning May 23, 2007 (compliance date). This unique identifier is to be used by health care professionals and organizations. More Information
