Submitting and Exchanging Data with MIIC
Electronic documentation of vaccinations in the Minnesota Immunization Information Connection (MIIC), Meaningful Use and MIIC, data transport options, file specifications, and code sets.
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Reporting immunization data
File specifications
MIIC code sets
Reporting immunization data
- Documenting Influenza Vaccination in MIIC
Benefits of tracking flu vaccinations in MIIC, options for reporting, and influenza-specific MIIC vaccine codes.
- Meaningful Use Incentives and MIIC
Brief overview of immunization requirements of meaningful use.
- Transport Options for Submitting HL7 Data to MIIC
Transport options for health care providers to securely submit HL7 immunization data to MIIC.
File specifications
- HL7 2.3.1 and 2.4 Specifications
for MIIC (PDF: 124KB/13 pages)
Specifications for submitting VXU messages to meet Meaningful Use Stage 1 requirements. MIIC currently accepts HL7 version 2.3.1 and version 2.4 messages. We anticipate being able to accept HL7 2.5.1 messages before the beginning of Stage 2. Updated 2/12
- Flat File Specifications
for Batch Submissions to MIIC - Version 3 (PDF: 29KB/4 pages)
Details of submitting batch immunization data to MIIC in a flat file format. Updated 5/10
- MIIC Flu Spreadsheet
Using the MIIC Flu Excel Spreadsheet to record and submit shots administered to MIIC; the spreadsheet is especially useful for mass vaccination clinics and targeted vaccination campaigns.
- Submit Client Query User Guide and Specification (PDF: 55KB/3 pages)
User guide and specifications for health plans and other providers to submit a list of their members or patients to MIIC and receive immunization data for those individuals (using flat file format). The returned data can be uploaded into the health plan or provider system or analyzed independently. Updated 3/12
MIIC code sets
- MIIC Codes for Data Submission and Exchange
Codes to electronically submit and exchange data with MIIC.
Vaccine Codes | Client, Immunization, and Comment Codes


