United Healthcare announced today that beginning on August 1, 2024, claims must include both an NPI and taxonomy code to be processed.
Here is the announcement from UHC:
To add the taxonomy code so it prints in either 24J (individual) or box 33B (group) on your claims, navigate to Billing > Insurance Setup.
- To print in box 24J (individual)
- Add taxonomy to the "Individual Provider #" box
- Select "taxonomy" from the Individual provider number qualifier
- To print in box 33B (group)
- Add taxonomy to the "Group Provider #" box
- Select "taxonomy" from the Group provider number qualifier
Once entered, click Save.
