1. (a) In this section, "national provider identifier number" means the national provider identifier number required under Section 1128J(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. Section 1320a-7k(e)).
2. (b) The commission shall transition from using a state-issued provider identifier number to using only a national provider identifier number in accordance with this section.
3. (c) The commission shall implement a Medicaid provider management and enrollment system and, following that implementation, use only a national provider identifier number to enroll a provider in Medicaid.
4. (d) The commission shall implement a modernized claims processing system and, following that implementation, use only a national provider identifier number to process claims for and authorize Medicaid services.

Added by Acts 2023, 88th Leg., R.S., Ch. 769 (H.B. 4611), Sec. 1.01, eff. April 1, 2025.