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Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) Updates from National Government Services, the CEDI contractor.
The CEDI Web site, www.ngscedi.com is now available. This Web site will be the primary source of communication between CEDI and all DME MAC trading partners (electronic submitters). Previously published material, the implementation schedule and many additional documents are currently accessible on our new Web site.
We are also pleased to announce the availability of a CEDI Listserv. CEDI strongly encourages all DME MAC trading partners (electronic submitters), software vendors, billing services and clearinghouses to sign up for the CEDI Listserv through the new CEDI Web site at: www.ngscedi.com.
NOTE: The CEDI Help Desk toll-free number is 866-311-9184. The Help Desk can also be contacted via e-mail at: NGS.CEDIHelpdesk@wellpoint.com
Important transition information
- CEDI will be using the existing submitter IDs, established by each DME MAC Jurisdiction for current electronic submitters. DME MAC electronic submitters with multiple submitter IDs now have the opportunity to consolidate their multiple submitter IDs into one. Trading Partners (Electronic Submitters) who want to take advantage of this consolidation must contact CEDI using the CEDI Help Desk e-mail address: NGS.CEDIHelpdesk@wellpoint.com to initiate the consolidation of their multiple submitter IDs.
- Software vendors may begin testing with CEDI. Vendors should contact the CEDI Help Desk either by phone or e-mail to initiate the testing process. The CEDI Web site contains the following information for software vendors in support of this transition: Trading Partner Agreements for each transaction, the telecommunications user guide, and a CEDI user guide.
- The Express Plus software will be modified to include new communication software. Additionally, the Express Plus manual will be updated. Once both the Express Plus software and manual are available on the CEDI Web site, a CEDI Listserv will be sent.
- Pro32 PC-ACE users may continue using this software to submit claims to CEDI. Pro32 PC-ACE users will not have to test but will have to update their communication software. No updates should be made until announced by CEDI. Stay tuned to our Web site and Listserv for these announcements.
As a reminder: DME Claim Status Inquiry ( CSI) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) requests will continue to be handled by each DME MAC Jurisdiction.
National Government Services looks forward to servicing the DME MAC electronic submitter community as the CEDI contractor.
Post Date 02/24/08
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