HIPAA and NPI compliance

The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) provides an important regulatory safeguard for the privacy of health information. To help providers understand the requirements of HIPAA compliance, we’re providing access to implementation guides, general information, frequently asked questions and Web resources.

HIPAA electronic transactions, information and resources

See a list of Web and other resources that can help you understand HIPAA, including 835 remittances and uniform standards.

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National Provider Identifier (NPI)

Under HIPAA regulations, health care providers will need to replace their Blue Cross provider numbers with a new identifier number by May 2007. Blue Cross is now collecting and storing NPI numbers. Adding NPIs to your transaction is not a collection method. See instructions for submitting your NPI to Blue Cross.

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