NPI and Paper Claim Forms CMS-1500/UB-04

PROVIDER Quick Tip 24 NPI and Paper Claim Forms CMS-1500 (Professional) UB-04 (Institutional) As a result of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), the federal Department of Health and Human Services has mandated the use of the National Provider Identifier (NPI) number, which is the standard unique identifier for health care… Continue reading NPI and Paper Claim Forms CMS-1500/UB-04

Medicaid Provider Enrollment Guide

HOW-TO GUIDE For Enrolling As A Medicaid Provider About The Medicaid program administered by the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS) is a covered entity under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA), Public Law 104-191. Provider participation in the Medicaid program is voluntary; however, all rendering providers must… Continue reading Medicaid Provider Enrollment Guide

NPI – Who, What, When, Why & How

The Who, What, When, Why & How of NPI: Information for Health Care Providers Who? All Individuals and Organizations who meet the definition of health care provider as described at 45 CFR 160.103 are eligible to obtain a National Provider Identifier, or NPI. If you are a HIPAA covered provider or if you are a… Continue reading NPI – Who, What, When, Why & How