Section title: Requests for Interpretation
RFI #
1024
Limiting R/T 276 requests
Description

In version 5010 (1.3.2.1), the IG explicitly limits the number of claim status requests to 1 per real-time 276 transaction. In the 4010 IG (1.5), there is no explicit limit for real-time requests. Does this mean that an information source that processes only 1 claim status request per real-time 276 is not in compliance with the 4010 IG?

RFI Response

Although the 004010X093A1 Guide does not explicitly limit the number of claim status requests to 1 per real-time 276 transaction, that intent is implied in Section 1.5 - Batch and Real Time Definitions, where it states in real time mode ‘a request’ (implying 1) is sent. However, since the guide did not explicitly set a request limit on real time Claim Status requests, Trading Partners may establish their own agreed upon limit.

RFI Recommendation

The limit of 1 claim status request per real time transaction has been an accepted industry practice and was consequently added to the 005010X212 for clarity.
Please see the Disclaimer related to determining compliance.

DOCUMENT ID
005010X212