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Taxonomy code

A 10-character code that identifies a provider's type and specialty in billing transactions.

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Definition

The Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee, has three levels: provider grouping, classification and area of specialization. Providers select a code when applying for an NPI.

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Definitions here are general. They do not say what any profession may do in any state; that is set by each state’s law. Back to the full glossary

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