Taxonomy Data from NUCC

National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) Taxonomy Mapping Datase

The National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC) is an organization that focuses on standardizing data sets for non-institutional health care claims in the U.S. It was established in 1995, replacing the Uniform Claim Form Task Force, and plays a key role in the administrative simplification section of HIPAA. The NUCC, chaired by the American Medical Association, collaborates with a diverse group of health care stakeholders, including providers, payers, and vendors.

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Field	Definition
Code	A unique identifier for each taxonomy category, presented in a varchar format.
Grouping	Describes the general category of the specialization, such as "Group" or "Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians".
Classification	Specifies the type within the grouping, like "Multi-Specialty" or "Anesthesiology".
Specialization	Provides more specific information within a classification, such as "Allergy" or "Critical Care Medicine".
Definition	A brief description or definition of the taxonomy code.
Notes	Additional information or notes about the taxonomy code, including source references.
Display Name	The name displayed for the particular taxonomy code, which is often a more reader-friendly version of the classification or specialization.
Section	Indicates the section under which the taxonomy code falls, such as "Individual".