The following update for billers of electronic transactions was published in 2003. For more information about the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), in-state providers can call the Telephone Service Center (TSC) at 1-800-541-5555 (border providers and out-of-state billers billing for in-state providers, call [916] 636-1200).

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Compound Drugs: Claim Submission Guidelines – Effective October 1, 2003, pharmacy claims submitted through the Point of Service (POS) network must use the National Council for Prescription Drug Programs (NCPDP) Version 5.1 format.
October 2003