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

Guidance for FAQ regarding Edge Server Operations and Reports

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

Question: Please provide specific examples of the content that will be displayed in the Detail Error Reports from the edge server.

Answer: 'The following resources are provided and include information on outbound file layouts which are produced after file processing occurs on an Edge Server. Interface Control Document (ICD), Error Code List and XML (eXtensible Markup Language). The ICD specifies the interface requirements for the transmission of required information between CMS and an Edge Server. Inbound and outbound files are created using eXtensible Markup Language (XML). Detail and summary report specifications are provided in the latest version of the Interface Control Document (ICD). XML Schema Definitions (XSDs), the ICD and the June 26th webinar documents are provided in the REGTAP Library at www.REGTAP.info. '

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

Issue Date: November 18, 2013

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