Case Manager/Care Coordinator Taxonomy Code: 171M00000X

The taxonomy code for Case Manager/Care Coordinator is 171M00000X. 165,423 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Other Service Providers
Classification
Case Manager/Care Coordinator
Code
171M00000X

A person who provides case management services and assists an individual in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and/or other services. The person has the ability to provide an assessment and review of completed plan of care on a periodic basis. This person is also able to take collaborative action to coordinate the services with other providers and monitor the enrollee's progress toward the cost-effective achievement of objectives specified in the plan of care. Credentials may vary from an experience in the fields of psychology, social work, rehabilitation, nursing or a closely related human service field, to a related Assoc of Arts Degree or to nursing credentials. Some states may require certification in case management.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Case Manager/Care Coordinator providers by state

How taxonomy codes are used

Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.