Compliance

    Change of Provider Number (CHOC)

    CHOC is industry shorthand for an update involving a provider number or certification identifier.

    Definition

    CHOC is industry shorthand for an update involving a provider number or certification identifier.

    Why it matters

    Because the acronym and process are not universal, confirm the identifier, authority, and required form before submitting a change.

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