Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) is the sending and receiving of information using computer technology. Any standard business document that one company would exchange with another; such as a purchase order, invoice, shipping schedule, inventory inquiry, and claim submission; can be exchanged via EDI between the two parties, or trading partners. 

The Benefits of EDI

• Reduced administrative costs
• Higher claim acceptance rates
• Data moves faster and with greater accuracy
• Increased productivity
• Audit trail of claims submissions
• Elimination of paper documents
• Elimination of labor-intensive tasks, such as data entry
• Greater accuracy of information

For more information regarding EDI and electronic billing requirements, click on the following links:

• Electronic Claims Processing 
• EDI FAQs
• EDI Fact Sheet  
• EDI Billing Dos and Don’ts
• EDI Inquiry Form 

If you are not submitting your own claims, please forward the guide to your clearinghouse or whoever else is responsible for your transactions.

For more information

• HIPAA Project Manager (Privacy Contact): 215-991-4216
• Provider Services Helpline: 1-888-991-9023