EDI 255 Underwriting Information Services
This X12 Transaction Set contains the format and establishes the data contents of the Underwriting Information Services Transaction Set (255) for use within the context of an Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) environment. This standard can be used to request specific services from information providers in support of the underwriting process. In addition, the standard can be used between trading partners to request/receive status information on outstanding requests.
Segments
Position
Segment
Name
Max use
Mandatory
AtMax 1
To indicate the start of a transaction set and to assign a control number
Mandatory
AtMax 1
To indicate the beginning of a transaction set
Opt
AtMax 1
To specify the currency (dollars, pounds, francs, etc.) used in a transaction
NM1
LOOP
Opt
AtMax 9
ACT
LOOP
Mandatory
GT 1
EFI
LOOP
Opt
GT 1
PO1
LOOP
Opt
GT 1
Opt
AtMax 1
To indicate that the loop immediately preceding this segment is complete
Mandatory
AtMax 1
To indicate the end of the transaction set and provide the count of the transmitted segments (including the beginning (ST) and ending (SE) segments)