- About Electronic Data Interchange (EDI)
- NGS-ACE - Advance Communication Engine System Edit Module
- 275 Electronic Attachment
- Duplicate Claim Editing Information
- 835 Electronic Remittance Transaction (ERA)
- 277 Electronic Request For Additional Information (RFI)
- Standard Companion Guides
- EDI Gateway Self-Service Password Portal
- EDI Software PC-ACE
- EDI Software Medicare Remit Easy Print MREP
- EDI Software PC Print
- Technical Guides and Information
- Network Service Vendors
- Monthly Top Ten Professional EDI Edits
- Monthly Top Ten Institutional EDI Edits
Benefits of the 277 RFI
The X12 277 RFI transaction replaces the paper Additional Development Request letters.
The 277RFI transaction is available for JK/J6 Part A and Part B providers.
The benefits of the 277RFI transaction include:
- Expedites the receipt of the documentation requests.
- Allows for the request to be routed to the appropriate person/department, eliminating lost or misdirected requests.
- Facilitates a quicker turnaround time of the response.
- Reduces denials, appeals related to missing documentation, as well as reducing the need for claims status inquiries.
- Improves payment revenue cycles Uses the Logical Observation Identifier Names and Codes standard code set to identify the requested documents.
Helpful Resources
EDI Front End Rejection Code Lookup Tool
Reset My EDI Password
Contact the EDI Help Desk
877-273-4334
Available by phone or email Monday–Friday*
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CT
* Closed for training on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT
Form(s) you'll need:
Helpful Resources
EDI Front End Rejection Code Lookup Tool
Reset My EDI Password
Contact the EDI Help Desk
888-379-9132
Available by phone or email Monday–Friday*
8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. ET
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. CT
* Closed for training on the 2nd and 4th Friday of the month.
12:00 p.m.–4:00 p.m. ET
11:00 a.m.–3:00 p.m. CT
Form(s) you'll need: