HIPAA Implementation Announcements - North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance

Division of Medical Assistance
Providing access to high quality, medically necessary health care for eligible North Carolina residents through cost effective purchasing of health care services and products.

DMA HIPAA Implementation Announcements

Transaction Implementation

The following American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Accredited Standards Committee (ASC) X12N standards, Version 4010A1 transactions were implemented on October 13, 2003:

Health Care Claim (Professional, Institutional, Dental) - 837 Transaction
Health Care Claim Payment Advice - 835/Unsolicited 277 Transaction
Claim Inquiry and Response - 276/277 Transaction

Refer to October 2003 general Medicaid bulletin for details.

NCECS-Web Tool Implementation

Beginning on October 13, 2003, all of the menu options on the NCECS-Web electronic claims entry tool became available.

Providers currently assigned an NCECS Login ID and password may access the tool at https://webclaims.ncmedicaid.com/ncecs/.

Providers who are interested in using NCECS-Web and do not currently have a Login ID and password may contact the EDS Electronic Commerce Unit at 1-800-688-6696, option 1.

Refer to October 2003 general Medicaid bulletin for details.

Revised November 25, 2003