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EDI / X12 August 1, 2026 3 min read

EDI X12 837 — Professional Claim

The 837P transaction is the electronic equivalent of the CMS-1500 paper claim.

What is an 837P?

The 837P (Professional) transaction set is used by physicians to submit healthcare claims to payers electronically. It replaces the paper CMS-1500 form.

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