ANSI X12 837P - 5010 2000A PRV - Billing Provider Specialty Information

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September 08, 2025

The PRV (Provider Information) segment in the 2000A loop of the X12 837 (5010) professional claim is used to indicate the billing provider's specialty information. This segment conveys the provider’s taxonomy code, which payers use for adjudication, network validation, and benefits processing.

Under 5010, the PRV segment is situational. It is reported when the payer requires the billing provider taxonomy code.

Sample 837P (5010) – 2000A PRV Segment

> Billing Provider Specialty Information (2000A) PRV*BI*PXC*111N00000X~

In the example PRV*BI*PXC*111N00000X~:

  • BI – Provider Code indicating the Billing Provider.
  • PXC – Reference Identification Qualifier, specifically designating a Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code (required in 5010).
  • 111N00000X – The taxonomy code for a Chiropractor Physician.

Reminder: In 5010, the qualifier PXC must be used (not ZZ as in 4010 examples). The taxonomy code must match what is registered with NPPES and on file with the payer to avoid denials. For a complete list of taxonomy codes, visit the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy Code Set.

HIPAA Guide – 837P [5010]

[Situational]

Segment Field Name Definition
PRV 01 Provider Code Identifies the type of provider being described.
CodeDefinition
BIBilling Provider
PRV 02 Reference Identification Qualifier
CodeDefinition
PXCHealth Care Provider Taxonomy Code
PRV 03 Reference Identification
[Provider Taxonomy Code]		 The taxonomy code associated with the billing provider’s specialty
PRV 04–06 Other Reference Fields Not used in this segment under 5010.

Note: The PRV segment in 5010 must use the qualifier PXC with a valid taxonomy code. This ensures consistency with NPPES and payer records, reducing claim rejection risk.

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