Podiatry Coding & Billing Alert

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Expect Medicare Payment Only With a Taxonomy Code

Question: I just found out that CMS has a taxonomy of providers. What does this mean? Do we need a taxonomy code for our office? Iowa Subscriber Answer: Yes, you should have an appropriate taxonomy code for your office. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) categorizes providers by classification and specialty via 10-character alphanumeric identifiers. Any provider who wants to receive [...]
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