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HHS/CMS RIN: 0938-AI58 Publication ID: Spring 1999 
Title: Standards for Electronic Transactions (HCFA-0149-F) 
Abstract: The rule puts in place code-set standards and standards for eight electronic transactions to be used by health plans, certain health care providers, and health care clearing houses. It would implement requirements for administrative simplification in section 262 of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996. The standards will significantly reduce costs for processing health care transactions. 
Agency: Department of Health and Human Services(HHS)  Priority: Other Significant 
RIN Status: Previously published in the Unified Agenda Agenda Stage of Rulemaking: Long-Term Actions 
Major: Yes  Unfunded Mandates: No 
CFR Citation: 45 CFR 142   
Legal Authority: 42 USC 1320d-2   
Legal Deadline:
Action Source Description Date
Final  Statutory    02/01/1998 
Timetable:
Action Date FR Cite
NPRM  05/07/1998  63 FR 25277   
NPRM Comment Period End  07/06/1998    
Regulatory Flexibility Analysis Required: Yes  Government Levels Affected: None 
Small Entities Affected: Businesses 
Included in the Regulatory Plan: No 
Agency Contact:
Barbara Redding
Office of Information Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
S1-03-27, 7500 Security Boulevard,
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Phone:410 786-6165
Email: bredding@hcfa.gov