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NUCC Provider Taxonomy

Official docs outline

5 sections
  1. Provider taxonomy overview

    Ten-character taxonomy code set and semi-annual releases.

  2. Code structure

    Grouping, classification and specialization levels.

  3. Use in claims and NPPES

    Taxonomy in PRV segments, CMS-1500 and NPPES records.

  4. 837P PRV segment

    Provider specialty reporting in loops.

  5. NUCC code sets

    Other NUCC code sets including claim form data elements.

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