CMS TEAM Initiative: EDI Data Requirements Map
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CMS TEAM Data Readiness Suite

Executive Overview: Data-Driven Transformation

The Transforming Episode Accountability Model (TEAM) requires hospitals to accept financial accountability for specific surgical episodes. Success depends on accurately extracting data from EDI 837 (Claims) and EDI 835 (Remittance) files to reconcile payments, identify anchor stays, and track quality metrics. This dashboard highlights the critical data categories required for participation.

Episode Mix Distribution

Requires extraction of 'Principal Diagnosis' & 'Procedure Code'

Insight: 60%+ of volume is typically MJRLE. Data pipelines must prioritize Loop 2300 (Diagnosis) accuracy for these cases.

Claim Cost Components

Requires extraction of 'Allowed Amt' (AMT Segment) & 'Line Item Charge' (Loop 2400)

Insight: Accurate reconciliation requires distinguishing Base DRG payments from Outlier payments found in specific AMT segments.
Identify

Capture Patient MBI and Admission Date from Loop 2010BA/2300 to anchor episodes.

Stratify

Use Attending Provider NPI (Loop 2310A) to attribute costs to specific surgeons.

Reconcile

Match Claim Control Numbers (CLN) between 837 submissions and 835 payments.

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