Question

instructions: select the most appropriate response.
the ansi asc x12n 837 is a:
a. flat file format that is used to bill physician and noninstitutional services, such as services reported by a general practitioner on a cms - 1500 claim
b. unique 11 - digit, three - segment number, which identifies a vendor, product, and trade package size
c variable - length file format that is used to submit institutional, professional, dental, and drug claims
d. series of fixed - length records that is used to bill institutional services, such as services performed in hospitals

Explanation:

ANSI ASC X12N 837 is a variable - length file format. It is used for submitting institutional, professional, dental, and drug claims. Option a refers to a flat file format for a different type of claim (CMS - 1500 which is more for non - institutional like physician services in a different format context). Option b describes a UPC - like number (not related to claim formats). Option d mentions fixed - length records, but 837 is variable - length.

Answer:

C. variable - length file format that is used to submit institutional, professional, dental, and drug claims