Abbreviation
Healthcare
hcpcs npi number
hcpcs_npiUsage Notes
Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System - National Provider Identifier
Global Definition
The national provider identifier for a healthcare common procedure coding system. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the hcpcs across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for hcpcs management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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