Abbreviation
Healthcare
precertification npi number
precert_npiUsage Notes
Pre-service authorization - National Provider Identifier
Global Definition
The national provider identifier for a pre-service authorization. Used as a unique reference to identify and track the precertification across healthcare systems. This field is commonly used in electronic health records (EHR), healthcare information systems (HIS), and clinical data warehouses for precertification management and reporting.
Sources
Healthcare Data Standards & Best Practices
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