Name the electronic format that practices use to ask payers about claims.
A) HIPAA claim
B) HIPAA X12 837
C) CMS-1500
D) HIPAA X12 276/277

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The HIPAA X12 276/277 transaction set is specifically designed for healthcare providers to inquire about the status of a health care claim or encounter to a payer. This electronic format allows for efficient communication regarding claims between healthcare practices and insurance companies or payers.

Name the Electronic Format That Practices Use to Ask Payers