NPI: Third-Party Biller Software Testing Available July 23
Testing for billers using third-party billing software has been delayed. The new date to begin testing third-party billing software is August 27, 2007. Billers will be able to submit test transactions with the NPI and appropriate qualifier through the Medi-Cal system test environment Transaction Services area.
The Medi-Cal system test environment will continue to be available through October 19, 2007. More beta testing can be performed between October 22 and November 18, 2007 on a case-by-case basis. For details, billers may call the POS Help Desk at 1-800-541-5555 and select option 16 from the main menu and option 16 from the submenu.

