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EDI Services
EDI Services Georgia, a division of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia, specializes
in offering automated solutions to hospitals, physician practices and ancillary
providers. EDI Services Department is dedicated to providing quality solutions to both
Professional and Institutional customers. EDI Services Georgia has over twenty (20)
years experience supporting electronic claims submission and other Electronic Data
Interchange (EDI) transactions.
EDI Services Georgia support all ANSI 4010A1 Transactions:
837 – HealthCare Claim (Institutional, Professional, Encounters & Dental)
835 – ERA (Electronic Remittance Advice)
270/271 – Real Time & Batch Eligibility Request and Response
276/277 – Real Time & Batch Claim Status Request and Response
278 – Real Time & Batch Referral/Authorization Request and Response
For electronic connectivity and submissions, please contact EDI Services at
1-888-883-2720, Option 1 to obtain the required paper work or to answer questions
regarding electronic data interchange (EDI). EDI support electronic transactions via a
clearinghouse or direct from providers.
Becoming an Electronic Provider can:
• Eliminate inefficiencies associated with the processing of paper claims
•
Cleaner claims with front end editing
• Sizeable cost savings – Electronic vs Paper
•
Improved cash flow
To learn more about EDI and how to get your office or facility connected, please
contact the EDI Services Georgia Department at the number listed above.