The National Provider Identifier is assigned by the AMA. True or False? Which of the following steps is needed to obtain precertification? a. Call provider services phone number on... The National Provider Identifier is assigned by the AMA. True or False? Which of the following steps is needed to obtain precertification? a. Call provider services phone number on the back of the patient’s health insurance ID card. b. Provide the insurance company with procedures/services requested and the diagnoses. c. Document the outcome of the call in the patient’s health record. d. All are correct.
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The question is asking about the National Provider Identifier assigned by the AMA and whether it is true or false, followed by another question about the steps needed for precertification.
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False; d. All are correct.
The National Provider Identifier is assigned by CMS, not the AMA. The correct answer for obtaining precertification is d. All are correct.
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The National Provider Identifier is assigned by CMS, not the AMA. The correct answer for obtaining precertification is d. All are correct.
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The NPI is assigned by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). To obtain precertification, you typically need to follow several steps including contacting provider services and documenting the call.
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