Taxonomy Codes to Groups

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Attaching Taxonomy Codes

You can attach taxonomy codes to: Providers as the provider default taxonomy code for the enterprise Providers at the practice level, which overrides the provider default taxonomy code Providers at the CPT4 level, which overrides the practice level taxonomy code Locations Groups as the group default taxonomy code Groups at the location level, which overrides the group default taxonomy code Groups at the CPT4 level, which overrides the group location level taxonomy code Payers at the practice/UB level, which overrides the group level taxonomy code Payers at the alternate payer level, which overrides the group level taxonomy code DME Regions at the CPT4 level Parent topic: Taxonomy Codes

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Attach Taxonomy Codes to Providers

You can attach taxonomy codes to: providers as the provider default taxonomy code for the enterprise. providers at the practice level, which overrides the provider default taxonomy code. You can add taxonomy codes at this level by location on the payer rows, either default or specific. The most specific setting is always selected above the other settings. Note: If the provider has a different taxonomy code for different service locations and payers, then the taxonomy code must be attached for each service location and payer. To attach a default taxonomy code for the provider: From the Master Files list, select System or PM > Providers. Select the provider. Select the System tab. Select the taxonomy code from the Taxonomy Code field. Attach a Taxonomy Code for the Provider at the Practice Level Parent topic: Taxonomy Codes

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Attach Taxonomy Codes to Locations

To attach a taxonomy code at the location level, perform the following steps: From the Master Files list, select System or PM > Locations. Select the location. On the Location Defaults tab, select the taxonomy code from the Taxonomy Code field. Select OK. Parent topic: Taxonomy Codes

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Taxonomy Codes to Payers

You can attach taxonomy codes for group billing in the Payer master file. These codes override the Group master file taxonomy code. You can attach these codes to: Payers at the practice level for specific locations. This setting is only for UB claims. Alternate payers for a specific location. Attaching Taxonomy Codes to Payers Attaching a Taxonomy Code to the Alternate Payer Priority for Taxonomy Code Usage for Claims Examples of Payer Taxonomy Setup Parent topic: Taxonomy Codes

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Attach Taxonomy Codes to DME Regional Carriers

You can attach taxonomy codes to DME Regional Carriers at the system and practice levels. If you need taxonomy codes for CPT4 codes for items such as prosthetics or orthotics, you can define the codes to be used at the CPT4 level. To attach a taxonomy code, perform the following steps: From the Master Files list, select System > DME Regions. Select the region. Select either the System or Practice tab. If you want to select a default taxonomy code for the carrier, select a code from the Taxonomy Code field. If you want to set taxonomy codes for specific procedure ranges, select the CPT4 Group Information button.The CPT4 Taxonomy Information for DME LIbrary window displays. Select the Open Menu button, and then select New.The Taxonomy Information for CPT4 Range window displays. The Taxonomy Information for CPT4 Range window enables you to enter a range of CPT4 numbers. In the CPT4 field, enter the CPT4 code at the beginning of the range you want to set up. Use the to display the CPT4 Cod

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Taxonomy Codes to Groups

You can attach taxonomy codes to groups in two ways: As the group default taxonomy code. At the location level, which overrides the group default taxonomy code. At the procedure (CPT4) level, which overrides the location level taxonomy code. This level enables you to attach different taxonomy codes based on specific CPT4 ranges. For example, you might need one taxonomy code for a range of procedures that are specific to a particular specialty. Attaching Taxonomy Codes to Groups Parent topic: Taxonomy Codes

Taxonomy Codes to Groups

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