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Abbreviation
Healthcare

authorization npi number

auth_npi

Usage Notes

Service pre-approval - National Provider Identifier

Global Definition

The national provider identifier for a service pre-approval. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the authorization across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for authorization management and reporting.

Sources

Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices

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