A code set for identifying the provider type and area of specialization for all health care providers. A given provider can have several Provider Taxonomy Codes. This code set is used in the X12 278 Referral Certification and Authorization and the X12 837 Claim EDI transactions, and is maintained by the Health Care Provider Taxonomy Committee.
Related Terms: X12 837
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