What is HIPAA EDI?
EDI stands for Electronic Data Interchange, which is the electronic transfer of information in a standard format. It allows for the exchange of information in a fast and cost-effective way. In order to ensure the efficiency of this process, Health and Human Services (HHS) has adopted record formats for certain transactions. These record formats are called “standards”. The standards specify the format, data content and code sets to be used for each transaction. Covered entities, which are required to use these standards (see Q #4 below), are prohibited from altering these standards when exchanging data.
