Export Options

EDI Paisan lets you export parsed EDI data in multiple formats — from raw EDI files to structured JSON, XML, CSV spreadsheets, and printable PDF reports.

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Available Export Formats

Format	Best For	Tier
EDI File	Resubmission, archival	Pro
JSON	System integration, development	Pro (free preview)
XML	Enterprise integration, XSLT	Pro (free preview)
CSV	Excel, accounting, analysis	Pro
PDF	Printing, patient communication	Pro

All exports are generated in your browser. Your data never touches our servers.

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EDI File Downloads

Download the original or modified EDI file.

What You Can Download

File Type	Description
Original file	Exact copy as uploaded
Anonymized file	PHI removed for safe sharing
Split files	Individual chunks after splitting
Line-break formatted	Segments on separate lines for readability

Download Options

Option	Description
Add line breaks	Insert newline after each segment
Preserve original	Keep exact formatting
Anonymize	Remove PHI before download

Use Cases

• Resubmission — Download corrected claims for clearinghouse
• Archival — Save clean copies with consistent formatting
• Sharing — Anonymize and send to vendors for support
• Testing — Export test files for development

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JSON Export

Export the complete parsed structure as JSON.

Export Types

Type	Contents
Full Parse Result	Complete structure with all segments, elements, loops
Structure Only	Hierarchical outline without raw data
File Summary	Statistics, counts, validation results
Split Metadata	Information about split chunks

JSON Structure

{
  "fileType": "837P",
  "version": "005010X222A1",
  "interchanges": [{
    "controlNumber": "000000001",
    "sender": { "id": "SENDER123", "qualifier": "ZZ" },
    "receiver": { "id": "RECEIVER456", "qualifier": "ZZ" },
    "functionalGroups": [{
      "controlNumber": "1",
      "transactions": [{
        "controlNumber": "0001",
        "segments": [...],
        "claims": [...]
      }]
    }]
  }],
  "summary": {
    "claimCount": 47,
    "totalCharges": 125000.00,
    "serviceLineCount": 123
  },
  "validation": {
    "errors": [],
    "warnings": []
  }
}

Use Cases

• System integration — Feed parsed data into your systems
• Development — Test EDI processing logic
• Analysis — Process with custom scripts
• Debugging — Examine exact parse results

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XML Export

Export the complete parsed structure as XML — same data as JSON, in an XML-native format for enterprise systems, XSLT transformations, and XML-based workflows.

Export Types

Type	Contents
Full Parse Result	Complete structure with all segments, elements, loops
Structure Only	Hierarchical outline without raw data
File Summary	Statistics, counts, validation results
Split Metadata	Information about split chunks

Preview Before Download

The Full Parse Result option opens a preview modal showing the first 250 lines of generated XML. Free-tier users can inspect the output; Pro users can download the full file.

Use Cases

• Enterprise integration — Feed into XML-native systems (HL7 adapters, ESBs)
• XSLT transformation — Apply stylesheets for custom output formats
• Archival — Self-describing format with metadata envelope
• Interoperability — Exchange with XML-based trading partners

For full XML schema examples, see the XML Export reference.

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CSV Export

Export structured data for Excel, databases, and accounting systems.

835 Payment Exports

Export	Columns
Claims Summary	Claim ID, patient, billed, paid, adjustments, status
Service Lines	Procedure, date, charges, allowed, paid, units
Adjustments	Claim ID, CARC, RARC, group code, amount
Check Summary	Check #, date, amount, claim count

Sample Claims CSV

Claim ID,Patient,Billed,Paid,Patient Resp,Status
CLM001,SMITH JOHN,1500.00,1200.00,150.00,Processed Primary
CLM002,JONES MARY,2300.00,0.00,0.00,Denied
CLM003,WILLIAMS BOB,875.00,700.00,100.00,Processed Primary

837 Claims Exports

Export	Columns
Claims Summary	Claim ID, patient, dates, diagnosis, charges
Service Lines	Procedure, modifiers, date, units, charges
Diagnosis Codes	Claim ID, ICD-10 codes, pointers

271 Eligibility Exports

Export	Columns
Coverage Summary	Patient, status, plan, effective dates
Benefits	Benefit type, service, amount, in/out network
Copays	Service type, copay amount, coinsurance

Use Cases

• Payment posting — Import ERA data into practice management
• Reconciliation — Match payments to claims in Excel
• Denial analysis — Track denial patterns over time
• Reporting — Feed data into reporting tools

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PDF Reports

Generate printable summaries and reports.

Available Reports

File Type	Report
835	Payment Summary — check details, claims, adjustments
835	Remittance Detail View — full element-level decode of every segment
271	Eligibility Summary — coverage, benefits, copays
270	Inquiry Summary — requested information details
837	Claim Summary — patient, services, charges

Report Contents

835 Payment Summary

• Check/EFT details (number, date, amount)
• Claim-by-claim payment breakdown
• Adjustment codes with descriptions
• Denial highlights
• Patient responsibility summary

271 Eligibility Summary

• Patient and subscriber information
• Coverage status and dates
• Deductible and OOP remaining
• Copay and coinsurance table
• Authorization requirements
• Limitations and notes

Customization

Select which sections to include:

• [ ] Header/patient info
• [ ] Summary statistics
• [ ] Detailed breakdown
• [ ] Adjustment codes
• [ ] Notes and warnings

Use Cases

• Patient estimates — Share coverage details with patients
• Chart documentation — File with medical records
• Billing communication — Send payment details to providers
• Audit support — Generate records for compliance

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Segment-Level Export

Export specific segments or sections of a file.

How It Works

1. Navigate to the segment in the viewer
2. Select the segment or loop
3. Click Export Selection
4. Choose format (EDI, JSON, or CSV)

What You Can Export

Selection	Export Options
Single segment	EDI, JSON
Loop (with children)	EDI, JSON
Transaction	EDI, JSON, CSV
Functional group	EDI, JSON
All claims	CSV
All service lines	CSV

Use Cases

• Isolate problem claims — Export just the failing transaction
• Extract specific data — Pull just the segments you need
• Documentation — Export examples for training

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Tier Requirements

Feature	Free	Pro	Enterprise
View parsed data	✅	✅	✅
Copy segment text	✅	✅	✅
Download EDI file	❌	✅	✅
JSON export	Preview	✅	✅
XML export	Preview	✅	✅
CSV export	❌	✅	✅
PDF reports	❌	✅	✅
Batch export	❌	❌	✅
API access	❌	❌	✅

Free tier users can view all data and copy text. To download files and export structured data, upgrade to Pro.

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Export Best Practices

Choose the Right Format

Need	Recommended Format
Resubmit to clearinghouse	EDI file
Import into PMS/EHR	CSV or JSON (depends on system)
Share with vendor	Anonymized EDI
Print for records	PDF report
Custom analysis	JSON, XML, or CSV
Development/testing	JSON or XML
Enterprise/XSLT pipelines	XML

Verify Before Using

After export:

• Check record counts match expectations
• Spot-check a few values
• Validate file format if resubmitting

Keep Originals

Exports are new files. Always keep your original EDI files backed up.

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Related Documentation

• Remittance Detail View — Human-readable 835 decode
• XML Export — XML format details and examples
• Export Formats Reference — Detailed format specifications
• PHI Anonymization — Anonymize before exporting
• Claim Splitting — Split then export
• Pro Tier — Export features included