WEDI Member Position Advisory (MPA) Event: X12 Version 8060 CMS Listening Session

WEDI is holding a Member Position Advisory (MPA) event on X12 Version 008060 on Thursday, June 4 from 1-3 pm ET to gather member feedback for an upcoming Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Listening Session as part of its evaluation on potential rulemaking on the adoption of this updated X12 standard. CMS is requesting input on specific topics on Version 008060, including prioritization of transactions for advancement, potential impact of adoption, potential costs for adoption, Version 006020 vs. 008060 for claims attachments, readiness for adoption, operating rules, and alternative standards. WEDI will convene the membership to walk through these key topics and develop consensus recommendations that we will present to CMS during the listening session. Take advantage of this members-only, exclusive opportunity to share your perspectives on this important pre-rulemaking activity.

Topics for Discussion: 

• Version 8020 vs. 8060 for Claims and Claims/Remittance Advice 
• Version 6020 vs. 8060 for Claims Attachments 
• Prioritization of transaction standards for potential advancement to version 8060 
• Potential Impact of advancing to version 8060 on Manual Processes/Burden 
• Potential Transition Costs 
• Readiness for 8060 Implementation 
• Operating Rules 
• Alternative Standards

The WEDI MPA process is designed to solicit WEDI member input on topical issues, public and private sector proposals, government regulations, or requests for information (RFI). The process is designed to advise the WED Board of Directors as it develops the official WEDI response.