UHC Community Plan of NY- Requiring NPI and taxonomy codes as of August 1, 2024

United Healthcare announced today that beginning August 1, 2024, claims must include both an NPI and a taxonomy code to be processed.

Here is the announcement from UHC:

https://www.uhcprovider.com/en/resource-library/news/2024/ny-medicaid-npi-number-taxonomy-codes-required.html?cid=em-providernews-2024nnb2-Jul24

To add the taxonomy code so it prints in either 24J (individual) or box 33B (group) on your claims:

1.  Navigate to Billing > Insurance Setup.  
2. To print in box 24J (individual)
   1. Add taxonomy to the "Individual Provider #" box
   2. Select "taxonomy" from the Individual provider number qualifier
3. To print in box 33B (group)
   1. Add taxonomy to the "Group Provider #" box
   2. Select "taxonomy" from the Group provider number qualifier
4. Once entered, press Save.