Match the type of NPI code Type Code 1 or Type Code 2 as mandated by HIPAA for a health care provider with the covered entity listed.

-community hospital
A)Type Code 1: providers who are individuals.
B)Type Code 2: providers who are organizations.

Question

Match the type of NPI code Type Code 1 or Type Code 2 as mandated by HIPAA for a health care provider with the covered entity listed.

-community hospital
A)Type Code 1: providers who are individuals.
B)Type Code 2: providers who are organizations.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

A community hospital is considered an organization, not an individual provider, so it falls under Type Code 2 for NPI codes as mandated by HIPAA.

Match the Type of NPI Code Type Code 1 or Type