X12-DE-509

ASC X12 data element 509 — Amount.

Definition

Element 509 (Amount) is a signed decimal number. Position AMT02 (always qualified by AMT01). Variable precision. Represented in ASCII decimal notation with no currency — currency comes from DE 100 (CUR) or C001.

Origin

Published by ASC X12 in the Data Element Dictionary (TS 838). Maintained under ANSI ASC X12 governance with semi-annual reviews.

Example in context

AMT*1*1234.56~ — amount 1234.56 (qualifier 1 = invoice).

Related terms

• AMT — segment carrying DE 509.
• X12 DE 522 — amount qualifier AMT01.