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Refresh your knowledge of taxonomy codes

Taxonomy codes play a very important role in medical billing and credentialing for providers or group specialties.HIPAA-standard code sets specify a "standard" for transactions. In many cases, a taxonomy code is required to reimburse a claim; however, the reporting requirements for a taxonomy code may vary between insurance carriers and your third-party payers.

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