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How to use EDI Exchange to automate processing?

EDI Exchange allows users to set different degrees of automation for file processing. There are two ways you can automate the application:

oFull Automation

oUsing Commands

 

See the details in the sections below.

 

Full Automation

To run EDI files automatically using EDI Exchange, the only argument needed is "Auto." The directory to look for new files and the processing options are defined in the setup screens for EDI Exchange. For more information on EDI Exchange automation, see Defining Auto-Processing Options.

 

 

Using Commands

HIPAA Eligibility Responder can accept command line arguments. This is an important feature if you want to put the application on a scheduler and automate the processing of files or directories. See Running the Application via Scheduler.

 

The following is the list of command line arguments you may use. They must be separated by commas to work properly:

 

First Argument

Filename or the Directory Path — If not applicable, leave blank.

 

Note: Please ensure you have tested printing images before trying the command line mode.

 

Second Argument(s)

The second argument contains the processing option.

X — Export to database: If "X" is used as an argument, the claim file will be exported to the database.