Run a Provider Taxonomy Code Report

Help Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM 8

Set Up and Maintain a Taxonomy Code List

From the Master Files - System list, select Taxonomy Codes. The Taxonomy Codes List window opens. From the Taxonomy Codes List window, do one of the following: To add a new item, select the open menu button, and then select New. To modify an item, enter an asterisk (*) in the Taxonomy Codes List Search field to list existing records. Select an item in the list, select the open menu button, and then select Open. The Taxonomy Information window opens. Enter the taxonomy code in the Taxonomy Code field. This code populates to the 837 file. Enter the taxonomy description in the Taxonomy Description field. This description displays in the Taxonomy Code field in the Provider master file. If you want the referring physician name to print in the supervisor loop (2310E) when the referring physician is on a claim and is using this taxonomy code, enable the Print referring info in 2310E check box. In the Note field, enter any additional notes if needed. Select OK. Parent topic: Taxonomy Codes Mas

Help Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM 8

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 Master File

Help Guide for NextGen® Enterprise PM 8

Taxonomy Codes Master File

To meet HIPAA requirements, a Taxonomy code may be required by some payers. Taxonomy codes are maintained at the Enterprise level in the Taxonomy master files and they are attached to the provider in the Provider Master. Taxonomy codes classify health care providers according to provider type or practitioner specialty in an electronic environment. The codes that: Are pre-loaded in the Taxonomy Code field in the Provider master file do not display in the Taxonomy master file, so they cannot be edited or hidden. Display in the Taxonomy master file are those that you create and can be edited or hidden. Note: The taxonomy code set is maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). Refer to the http://www.nucc.org web site for information on maintaining the current taxonomy code set for your enterprise or practice. Attaching Taxonomy Codes Set Up and Maintain a Taxonomy Code List Run a Provider Taxonomy Code Report Parent topic: Setting Up Claims

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Taxonomy Codes Master File

To meet HIPAA requirements, a Taxonomy code may be required by some payers. Taxonomy codes are maintained at the Enterprise level in the Taxonomy master files and they are attached to the provider in the Provider Master. Taxonomy codes classify health care providers according to provider type or practitioner specialty in an electronic environment. The codes that: Are pre-loaded in the Taxonomy Code field in the Provider master file do not display in the Taxonomy master file, so they cannot be edited or hidden. Display in the Taxonomy master file are those that you create and can be edited or hidden. Note: The taxonomy code set is maintained by the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC). Refer to the http://www.nucc.org web site for information on maintaining the current taxonomy code set for your enterprise or practice. Parent topic: Taxonomy Codes

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

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

File Maintenance Help for NextGen® Enterprise 8

Access Providers Master File

From File Maintenance, select Master Files > System > Providers. The Providers List window opens. Do one of the following: To add a provider, select Open Menu , and then select New. The Add Provider window opens. To access an existing provider, select a provider's name, select Open Menu , and then selectOpen. The Modify Provider Information window opens. Enter or modify provider information. Do one of the following: To save changes and then close the window, select OK. To close the window without saving changes, select Cancel. Parent topic: Providers Master File

Run a Provider Taxonomy Code Report

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