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Encountering multiple "InterchangeError" when performing HIPAA validation for 837(P) file

Troubleshooting


Problem

Encountering multiple "InterchangeError" when performing HIPAA validation for 837(P) file.

Symptom

The following errors can be seen in the report file:

{
"Sequence": "2",
"Control Number": "UNKNOWN",
"Status": {
"Type1": "INVALID",
"Type2": "INVALID",
"General": [
{
"InterchangeErrorCode": "022",
"InterchangeErrorCodeDesc": "Invalid Control Structure"
},
{
"InterchangeErrorCode": "026",
"InterchangeErrorCodeDesc": "Invalid Data Element Separator"
},
{
"InterchangeErrorCode": "027",
"InterchangeErrorCodeDesc": "Invalid Component Element Separator"
},
{
"InterchangeErrorCode": "016",
"InterchangeErrorCodeDesc": "Invalid Interchange Standards Identifier Value"
},
{
"InterchangeErrorCode": "022",
"InterchangeErrorCodeDesc": "Invalid Control Structure"
},
{
"InterchangeErrorCode": "026",
"InterchangeErrorCodeDesc": "Invalid Data Element Separator"
},
{
"InterchangeErrorCode": "027",
"InterchangeErrorCodeDesc": "Invalid Component Element Separator"
},
{
"InterchangeErrorCode": "016",
"InterchangeErrorCodeDesc": "Invalid Interchange Standards Identifier Value"
}

Cause

There is a tab or a space at the beginning of a line segment in the input file.

Environment

Using the IBM Transformation Extender (ITX) HIPAA data compliance Map.

Diagnosing The Problem

Compare the 837(P) file against the sample 837(P) file provided with the ITX Healthcare pack.

Resolving The Problem

Remove the tab or space at the beginning of a line segment in the input file.

Document Location

Worldwide

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Product Synonym

IBM Transformation Extender; Healthcare Pack

Document Information

Modified date:
23 February 2026

UID

ibm17256262

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