Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Edge Server Operations and Policy
Program Area: Distributed Data Collection (DDC) for RA Including HCRP/EDGE Server
Question: Should issuers include the principal diagnosis/external causes of injury codes, or e-codes?
Answer: Yes, e-codes should be submitted to the External Data Gathering Environment (EDGE) server along with other final diagnosis codes in the medical claim file even if an e-code is not in the same claim location as principal and other diagnosis codes.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: December 10, 2014
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