Change to the CEDI B108 Error Message on October 1, 2008

Attention: All CEDI Trading Partners/Electronic Submitters, Software Vendors, Billing Services and Clearinghouses

On October 1, 2008, the B108 Warning Message on the CEDI GenResponse (GENRPT) Report will become a rejection.

The Common Electronic Data Interchange (CEDI) currently provides a B108 warning message on the CEDI GenResponse (GENRPT) Report when the NPI is not linked to the Trading Partner (Submitter) ID. At this time, this is a warning message and does not reject claims submitted. Accepted claims with the B108 warning message are being forwarded to the appropriate DME MAC where front end edits will continue to be performed. These edits will validate the supplier is authorized for EDI transactions and perform NPI validation.

The CEDI edit B108 will be changed from a warning to a rejection on October 1, 2008. At that time claims that do not have an NPI matched to the Trading Partner (Submitter) ID will be rejected by CEDI and will not be forwarded to the DME MACs. It is important that electronic trading partners complete the steps below to correct the B108 warning message now and avoid future rejection of claims on October 1, 2008.

All DME MAC Electronic Trading Partners that receive the B108 warning message should complete the following steps. (If a Supplier Authorization Form has previously been submitted to CEDI for the Submitter ID and supplier NPI receiving the B108 warning message, please do not complete the steps below.)

1. The supplier must complete the Supplier Authorization Form by clicking on the following link http://www.ngscedi.com/forms/formsindex.htm
2. Once complete, click on the submit button at the bottom of the form +
3. Print the form
4. Sign the form on the last page where it indicates “Authorized DME Supplier Signature”
5. List the title of the signer and the date signed
6. Fax the form to CEDI at 315-442-4299
7. Retain a copy for your records

Note: The Supplier Authorization Form cannot be signed by a third party. This form MUST be signed by the supplier.

The CEDI Enrollment Team is processing all enrollment requests in the order they are received and will respond once your setup is complete.

Post Date 09/09/08