AHIMA RHIA Exam - Topic 3 Question 89 Discussion

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This is  a ten digit,  intelligence-free,  numeric  identifier  designed  to replaced  all previous provider legacy numbers. This number identifies the physician universally to all payers. This number is issued to all HIPAA-covered entities. It is mandatory on the CMS1500 and UB-04 claim forms.

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D) National Provider Identifier (NPI)

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A) National Practitioner Databank (NPD)

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B) Universal Physician Number (UPN)

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C) Master Patient Index (MPI)