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Version 3.27.0

PROV-CLASSIFICATION-CODE

Data Element

DE Number

PRV089

System DE Number

PRV.006.089

File Name

PRV - PROVIDER

File Segment Number

PRV00006

File Segment Name

PROV-TAXONOMY-CLASSIFICATION

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Definition

The code values from the categorization schema identified in the Provider Classification Type data element. Note: States should apply these classification schemas consistently across all providers.

Size X(20)
FLF Start Position 53
FLF Stop Position 72
Segment Key Field Identifier 4
Coding Requirements

1. If associated Provider Classification Type equals 1, value must be in Provider Taxonomy List (VVL)
2. If associated Provider Classification Type equals 2, value must be in Provider Specialty List (VVL)
3. If associated Provider Classification Type equals 3, value must be in Provider Type Code List (VVL)
4. If associated Provider Classification Type equals 4, value must be in Provider Authorized Category of Service Code List (VVL)
5. Value must be 20 characters or less
6. Mandatory

*Valid values for PROV-CLASSIFICATION-CODE depend on the value submitted for PROV-CLASSIFICATION-TYPE. All four valid value sets are shown here below.

If PROV-CLASSIFICATION-TYPE = 1 then refer to the Provider Taxonomy Code List

If PROV-CLASSIFICATION-TYPE = 2 then you should submit a valid value from the PROV-SPECIALTY valid value set.

If PROV-CLASSIFICATION-TYPE = 3 then you should submit a valid value from the PROV-TYPE valid value set.

If PROV-CLASSIFICATION-TYPE = 4 then you should submit a valid value from the PROV-CLASSIFICATION-CODE-TYPE-4 valid value set.

Valid Value Code Set Valid Value Code Valid Value Name Valid Value Description Effective Start Date Effective End Date
DE Number System DE Number DE Name File Segment Number File Segment Name