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TMSIS Dataguide Medicaid.gov

Version:

REFERRING-PROV-NPI-NUM-2

Data Element

DE Number

COT251

System DE Number

COT.002.251

File Name

COT - CLAIM OTHER

File Segment Number

COT00002

File Segment Name

CLAIM-HEADER-RECORD-OT

Last updated

Definition The National Provider ID (NPI) of the provider who recommended the servicing provider to the patient. This is only applicable when a provider reports a second referral at the header of their claim.
Size X(10)
FLF Start Position 1484
FLF Stop Position 1493
Segment Key Field Identifier Not Applicable
Coding Requirements 1. Value must be 10 digits
2. Conditional
3. Value must have an associated Provider Identifier Type equal to "2"
4. Value must exist in the NPPES NPI File
5. Value must not be populated when Referring Provider NPI Number is not populated
6. Value must not equal Referring Provider NPI Number
Valid Value Code Set Valid Value Code Valid Value Name Valid Value Description Effective Start Date Effective End Date
DE Number System DE Number DE Name File Segment Number File Segment Name
COT269 COT.003.269 REFERRING-PROV-NPI-NUM-2 COT00003 CLAIM-LINE-RECORD-OT