9/25/2012
Aetna’s direct connect website, EDI Connect, allows providers, billing companies and vendors to submit their electronic transactions to Aetna free of charge, without using a third party vendor. In addition to professional and institution claim submission, batch precertification notifications can now be sent electronically through EDI Connect. To submit an X216 (278 Health Care Services Review Notification and Acknowledgment) through Aetna EDI Connect, visit the Aetna direct connect website and call the Aetna EDI Connect Help Desk at 1-877-309-4255.