Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Edge Server Operations and Data Submission - Other
Program Area: Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server
Question: The Interface Control Document (ICD) version 02.0.00 states all times should be submitted as Greenwich Mean Time (GMT). This is a change from the previous ICD. Will EDGE server submission data be rejected if the time is not GMT?
Answer: The current version of the ICD has been updated. The GMT time zone is no longer required. Issuers may choose the appropriate time zone based on their business needs. It is important to note that the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) host is located in the United States Eastern Time (ET) zone. Issuers who use GMT may experience rejection of files if the file generation time on the submitted file is later than ET at the time of file submission.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: November 18, 2014
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