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A medical assistant is preparing to complete an 837P/CMS-1500 claim form. Which of the following components of the form identifies the
practitioner who provided the submitted services?
Patient's account number
National provider identifier (NPI)
Service facility location information
Employer identification number (EIN)



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Final answer:

The NPI is essential for identifying the healthcare practitioner on claim forms.


Explanation:

National provider identifier (NPI) is the component of the 837P/CMS-1500 claim form that identifies the practitioner who provided the services. This unique 10-digit number is assigned to healthcare providers by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to facilitate electronic healthcare transactions.



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