Set — 5010zip

Send a "Test File" to your clearinghouse to confirm the N403 segment is populating without hyphens.

Which are you using? (e.g., eClinicalWorks, Epic, Trizetto)

Ensure the "Claim Format" setting is toggled to 5010 rather than the legacy 4010 . Set 5010zip

Are you getting a ? (e.g., "Zip code must be 9 digits") Is this for Medicare or a private payer ?

The EDI 5010 standard typically requires digits only; hyphens ("-") often cause transmission "loops" or errors. Send a "Test File" to your clearinghouse to

This setting ensures that insurance claims meet the strict federal requirement for (ZIP+4) to prevent claim rejections. 📋 Executive Summary

Clearinghouses will reject the file before it reaches the payer. Set 5010zip

Enter the 9 digits into your Practice Management (PM) system.