Vendor Management, Payments, and Collections (VMPC) FAQ
Guidance for FAQ regarding Payment Processing and Payment Reports
Program Area: Vendor Management, Payments, and Collections (VMPC)
Question: Under What circumstances is a 999 Acknowledgement returned?
Answer: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expects to receive a TA1 Acknowledgement for every outbound Interchange in which a (final) summary HIX 820 transaction set is sent. CMS expects to receive a 999 Acknowledgement for every functional group in every outbound final (summary) HIX 820 file sent.
Issued by: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Issue Date: February 04, 2014
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