Provider Guidelines for Choosing a Vendor

40.2.4.7 - Provider Guidelines for Choosing a Vendor (Rev. 2803, Issued: 10-28-13, Effective: 09-17-13, Implementation: 09-17-13) Providers may request assistance in choosing a vendor. A/B MACs, and CEDI must maintain a list of software vendors and clearinghouses that are currently successfully submitting transactions in HIPAA-compliant formats on their Web page, and are encouraged to also provide factual information such as claims volumes, types of providers serviced by those vendors and clearinghouses, and whether the software may permit automatic posting or printing of ASC X12 835 remittance advice data. However, A/B MACs, and CEDI must take care to avoid making a specific recommendation and to avoid showing favoritism. Providers may select any vendor that provides the necessary services.