How do taxonomy codes compare with BCBSMAs Provider Type and Specialty designations?
There are far more taxonomy code values defined than BCBSMA Type/Specialty Code combinations. Taxonomy codes often define “sub-specialty” variations in health care services. BCBSMA generally defines Type and Specialty Codes only for providers with whom BCBSMA contracts. The taxonomy code structure is intended to define all providers rendering any kind of health care service. For most BCBSMA Type/Specialty code combinations, the “best fit” taxonomy code is fairly obvious and the title typically aligns closely with the BCBSMA Type and Specialty code descriptions.
Related Questions
- We like to sort our providers by specialty (Pediatrician, Family Practice, etc). Should we just select ‘Other’ in the Provider Type variable and enter the specialty there?
- How did BCBSMA develop the mapping of its Provider Type and Specialty Codes to taxonomy codes?
- How do taxonomy codes compare with BCBSMAs Provider Type and Specialty designations?
