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The guidance covers the purpose of the 10-digit NPI for electronic identification in transactions, the HIPAA-based need for covered entities to obtain NPIs, and insurer expectations. 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This article contains information about two related matters. Psychologists need to know about several changes in the NPI “taxonomy codes”that will take effect on April 1, including the addition of a new code available to psychologists who are authorized to prescribe psychotropic medications. Further, some practitioners are unclear about whether they need to obtain one or two NPIs.  \nThe NPI is a unique 10-digit number assigned to every health care provider or entity that applies for it. It is intended for use in identifying practitioners when they transmit information electronically – for example, in submitting claims for payment and referral authorizations.  \nFederal law requires all “covered entities” under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) to obtain an NPI. In essence, the need to comply is triggered once a practitioner transmits “protected health information” in electronic form in connection with health care claims and other transactions as specified in the HIPPA rules.  \nAny private health insurer can require that health care professionals who bill the insurer use an NPI, even if the billing is done by mail rather than electronically. Therefore, the APA Practice Organization encourages all psychologists who bill private and/or public health insurance plans, including federal and state programs, to obtain an NPI.  \nChanges in the Taxonomy Codes for Psychology Effective April 1  \nAs part of the NPI application process, health professionals are required to list a“taxonomy code” or codes. A taxonomy code is a 10-digit alphanumeric identifier used to describe your health care practice and the services you provide.  \nAPA was not included in the process when the psychology-related codes for the taxonomy code list were originally developed. Over the past year, the APA Practice Organization has taken its concerns about the psychology-related codes to the National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC), the group that maintains and refines the taxonomy code set. NUCC released updates to the taxonomy code set in January 2007 that better represent how psychologists typically practice. The changes become effective on April 1.  \nOne substantial gain by the APA Practice Organization is the addition of a new taxonomy code called “Prescribing (Medical)” for use by psychologists who are authorized to prescribe psychotropic medications. Louisiana psychologist and Committee for the Advancement of Professional Practice (CAPP) member Glenn Ally, PhD, MP, was instrumental in acquiring this new code. Also at APAPO’s urging, the NUCC is  \nreactivating a taxonomy code for “Health” to recognize it as a developing specialty within psychology. In other changes:  \n• The “Neuropsychologist” code name is being changed to “Clinical Neuropsychologist.”  \n• Several taxonomy codes are being renamed: the “Behavioral” code will become“Cognitive and Behavioral,” the “Child, Youth and Family” code will be listed instead as “Clinical Child and Adolescent,” and “Psychotherapy, group” will be known as “Group Psychotherapy.”  \n• Specialty taxonomy codes for “Educational,”“Men & Masculinity,”“Psychotherapy,” and “Women” are being inactivated.  \n• A new definition for “Psychologist” will appear on the NPI application form.  \nUntil the updates become effective April 1, two categories for neuropsychologist will remain on the NPI application. Any practitioner who chooses one of these codes will be reassigned to the category of“clinical neuropsychologist” in April.  \nTo see how the psychology codes have been revised, you may visit [http://www.wpc](http://www.wpc)[edi.com/content/view/515/229](edi.com/content/view/515/229. Click on)[. Click on](edi.com/content/view/515/229. Click on) “individual or groups,” then click “","cbCaig01n1IXTG6t","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaig01n1IXTG6t","pdf",112253,"English","# NPI Update: Overview\n## Background and deadline\n## Purpose of the NPI and who must obtain it\n# Taxonomy code changes effective April 1\n## New and revised taxonomy codes\n## Guidance on updating taxonomy information\n# Do I obtain one NPI or two?\n## Type 1 vs Type 2 NPI expectations","[{\"question\":\"What is the NPI and what is it used for?\",\"answer\":\"The NPI is a unique 10-digit number assigned to every health care provider or entity that applies for it. It is intended to identify practitioners when information is transmitted electronically, such as when submitting claims or referral authorizations.\"},{\"question\":\"What taxonomy code changes take effect on April 1?\",\"answer\":\"Updated taxonomy code set changes become effective April 1. These include a new “Prescribing (Medical)” code for authorized psychologists, renaming of several codes, reactivating “Health,” and inactivating certain specialty taxonomy codes.\"},{\"question\":\"Do psychologists need one NPI or two?\",\"answer\":\"The document explains that many payers require providers to have a type 1 NPI as individuals even if they already have a type 2 NPI for their business. Medicare, for example, requires an individual NPI in addition to a separate business NPI.\"}]","NPI Update - Taxonomy Code Changes - How Many NPIs You Need | PDF",1789830314]