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Upcoming Changes to HIPAA Standards for Electronic Transactions
Wisconsin Medicaid (ForwardHealth)·WI·Medical Policy
Effective date
Jan 1, 2012
We identified it
Jun 20, 2026
Summary
Healthcare providers must upgrade to new HIPAA electronic transaction standards (ASC X12 version 5010 and NCPDP version D.0) by January 1, 2012. This affects all electronic claims, eligibility inquiries, and payment transactions for Wisconsin Medicaid, BadgerCare Plus, and related programs.
Action Required
By January 1, 2012: Billing team must upgrade all electronic transaction systems to ASC X12 version 5010 and NCPDP version D.0 standards. Contact software vendors and clearinghouses for system upgrades. Conduct gap analysis comparing current 4010A1 transactions with new 5010 requirements. Test all electronic claims (837P, 837I, 837D), payment advice (835), and eligibility transactions (270/271) with ForwardHealth. Failure to upgrade will prevent electronic claims submission to Wisconsin Medicaid programs.