Direct Data Entry (DDE) is a method of claim submission with full editing, claim correction, claim status inquiry and Beneficiary eligibility inquiry (HIQA) directly into/from the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System (FISS).

DDE requires a secure telecommunication connection from your facility to the Fiscal Intermediary Standard System.  This connection is received by contracting with one of the Secure DDE Vendors. 

If interested in DDE, please contact a Secure DDE Vendor to discuss any applicable fees and to obtain the required contract.  Click here for contact information.

In addition to contracting with a Secure DDE Vendor, EDI enrollment with Highmark Medicare Services is also required.  Please click here for EDI enrollment information.