Section title: Requests for Interpretation
RFI #
1367
Negative Amount
Description

Is negative amount allowed within the 2320 AMT02, where AMT01=D and the 2430-SVD02 on the 5010-837I?

We have a trading partner that interprets both can contain negative value.

We interpret that it can not contain negative value.

RFI Response

It is permissible for a negative amount to appear in the 837 transaction for the payer paid amount. Likewise, it is also permissible for a negative amount to appear in the service line paid amount if the total line item charge minus any line item adjustments result in a negative payment for that line item.

DOCUMENT ID
005010X223