X12-ELEMENT-CODES

X12 element codes are ANSI X12 data element codes — the numeric repository (Element Number) of all elements with their names and types, governed by ASC X12.3.

Definition

Each X12 element has a 1-5 digit Element Number defined in the X12 Data Element Dictionary. Example 67 = Identification Code Qualifier, 234 = Product/Service ID, 235 = Product/Service ID Qualifier. Each qualifier's value codes are also normalised.

Origin

Maintained by the ASC X12 Steering Committee since 1979. Synchronised with X12 versions (4010, 5010, 8020, etc.).

Use

For a product identifier in an 850 PO1: PO1*1*100*EA*15.00**VP*ACME-001 → 'VP' is a code from element 235 (Product/Service ID Qualifier) meaning Vendor's Part Number. The code 235 itself does not appear in the wire but is documented in the DED.

Related terms

• X12 — the parent standard.
• ANSI X12.3 — element dictionary.
• X12 segment IDs — segments complement.
• X12 version/format — versioning.