171M00000X taxonomy code

Code details

Code

171M00000X Copy

Grouping

Other Service Providers

Classification

Case Manager/Care Coordinator

Specialization

None (the general classification code)

Display name

Case Manager/Care Coordinator

Used by

Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

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.