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Healthcare

hcpcs npi number

hcpcs_npi

Usage 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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