Benefits of the 277 RFI

The X12 277 RFI transaction replaces the paper Additional Development Request letters.

The 277RFI transaction is available for JK/J6 Part A and Part B providers.

The benefits of the 277RFI transaction include:

• Expedites the receipt of the documentation requests.
• Allows for the request to be routed to the appropriate person/department, eliminating lost or misdirected requests.
• Facilitates a quicker turnaround time of the response.
• Reduces denials, appeals related to missing documentation, as well as reducing the need for claims status inquiries.
• Improves payment revenue cycles Uses the Logical Observation Identifier Names and Codes standard code set to identify the requested documents.

Reviewed 9/23/2024