BHT-X12

The opening of X12 healthcare Transaction Sets with HL hierarchy.

Definition

BHT carries BHT01 (Hierarchical Structure Code, e.g. "0019" for 837, "0022" for 270/271), BHT02 (Transaction Set Purpose Code, "00" = original, "11" = response, "13" = request), BHT03 (Reference Identification = submission number), BHT04 (Date), BHT05 (Time), BHT06 (Transaction Type Code).

Origin

Defined by ASC X12, extensively used by Subcommittee N (Insurance).

Example in context

BHT*0022*13*1234567*20260514*1530~

Related terms

• HIPAA X12N — HIPAA standard depending on BHT.
• NM1 — name segment in the HL hierarchy.