Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility Taxonomy Code: 313M00000X

The taxonomy code for Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility is 313M00000X. 2,771 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Nursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Classification
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility
Code
313M00000X

An institution (or a distinct part of an institution) which- (1) is primarily engaged in providing to residents- (A) skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care, (B) rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or, on a regular basis, health-related care and services to individuals who because of their mental or physical condition require care and services (above the level of room and board) which can be made available to them only through institutional facilities, and is not primarily for the care and treatment of mental diseases; (2) has in effect a transfer agreement with one or more hospitals.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility 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.