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Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server FAQ

Guidance for FAQ regarding Edge Server Operations and Other

Program Area: Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server

Question: Should issuers place all medical and pharmacy data for Risk Adjustment eligible plans on the Edge Server, or only data applicable to an HCC?

Answer: Issuers should submit all claims to the Edge Server. Issuers should not filter claims since claims are used for both risk adjustment and reinsurance, and filtering will likely remove relevant claims for one or both programs.

Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Issue Date: July 23, 2013

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