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Providers System Tab

On the System tab, you can add a provider or modify provider details using the following field descriptions.

FieldDescription
Provider PayersThis field lists payers and payer numbers added to the provider.

After you add a provider, you should add values in the Provider Payers list. For more information on payers and payer numbers, refer to Payer Name and Number.

Taxonomy CodeThis field displays a default taxonomy code to classify providers according to type or specialty. For more information on taxonomy codes, refer to creating taxonomy codes and attaching taxonomy codes.
Specialty Code1/ Specialty Code2This field displays the provider's specialty codes. You can modify specialties in the Specialties master file.
Provider Subgrouping 1/ Provider Subgrouping 2

(User-defined fields)

This field displays provider subgrouping category types that you can use as reporting filters.

To modify the information, you can refer to the Provider Subgrouping 1 and Provider Subgrouping 2 fields on the General tab of the Enterprise Preferences window.

EmployerThis field displays the provider's employer. The employers listed are maintained in the Employers master file. For more information, refer to Employers.
Primary LocationThis field displays the provider's primary location that you are required to provide to insurance companies.
Hospital AffiliationsThis field displays the hospital that the provider is affiliated with.
Letter CodeThis field is currently not used.
Enable PQRI Claim EditsThis field enables Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) claim edits for rendering providers.
LanguageThis field displays the provider's primary language.
Language (Sec)This field displays the provider's second language, if any.
Language (Third)This field displays the provider's third language, if any.
External IDThis field displays the alphanumeric key that other applications use to map fields.

When another application needs data from a NextGen Healthcare application, the External ID identifies the NextGen Healthcare application file location. The other application can then access the file, obtain the information, and map it to a corresponding field.

Export ServiceThis field allows charges for services performed by the provider to be carried over to a third-party billing system.

If you do not select the checkbox, the application does not permit charges to be billed.

Other LicenseThis field displays any additional license or certification numbers the provider has.
Other License DescriptionThis field contains descriptions of any additional license or certifications.
National Provider IDThis field displays the provider's National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Default Tax IDThis field displays the provider's tax ID.

If the Default Tax ID is blank, the Local 82 ID number is automatically populated.

Provider LicensingThis field lists the products the provider is currently licensed to use.

If you have an unlimited license, you cannot clear the checkboxes.

Providers System Tab