Java CAPS Object Type Definitions

In the Java CAPS, message structures are defined as Object Type Definitions (OTDs).

Each OTD consists of the following elements:

• Physical Hierarchy – The predefined way in which envelopes, segments, and data elements are organized to describe a particular HIPAA EDI transaction.

• Delimiters – The specific predefined characters used to mark the beginning and end of envelopes, segments, and data elements.

• Properties – The characteristics of a data element, such as the length of each element, default values, and indicators that specify attributes of a data part, for example, whether it is required, optional, or repeating.

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  Included with the HIPAA PM product is the HIPAA OTD Library. See the HIPAA OTD Library User’s Guide for details.

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