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View questions and answers about the nationwide standards for code sets used in the HIPAA compliant electronic health care transactions.
Q4:
Why are code sets used in nationwide electronic health care transactions?
A:
By using standardized code sets, providers across the nation can easily and efficiently communicate with one another in order to serve patients and conduct administrative transactions. In other words, the use of standardized code sets improves the interoperability of health care payers and providers by normalizing the “language” that is used.
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Last Updated: March 12, 2025