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Electronic Data Interchange
(redirected from ANSI X12)

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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI),
a method by which two or more autonomous computer systems exchange computer-readable transaction data. It is possible even when the computers use different operating systems. It is the key factor in achieving automated medical records that can be shared electronically among providers.

electronic data interchange
Informatics A standard transmission format for 'secure' bidirectional flow of information between health care providers and reimbursement agencies/entities and other health care providers. Cf Telemedicine.


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In an EDI environment, ANSI X12 Transaction/Data Set 856 (Ship Notice/Manifest) is used.
These standards have been coined ANSI X12 and are comprised of the following four core transactions:
Liaison supports EDI standards, including ANSI X12, EDIFACT, EMBARC, TRADACOMS, UCS and VICS.
 
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