The health care providers taxonomy codes are unique alphanumeric codes, ten characters in length. The codes are divided into three distinct "levels": Provider Grouping, Classification, and Area of Specialization. The code set levels are organized to allow navigating down from generic classification to a provider's most specific level of specialization. The code set is designed for use in electronic health care transactions mandated under HIPAA.
Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care providers. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
| Code | Specialization | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Perfusionist | ||
| 242T00000X | A perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. The perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions and is responsible, in consultation with the physician, for selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used. | |
| Radiologic Technologist | ||
| 247100000X | An individual who is trained and qualified in the art and science of both ionizing and non-ionizing radiation for the purposes of diagnostic medical imaging, interventional procedures and therapeutic treatment. | |
| 2471B0102X | Bone Densitometry | Definition to come. |
| 2471C1106X | Cardiac-Interventional Technology | Definition to come. |
| 2471C1101X | Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology | Definition to come... |
| 2471C3401X | Computed Tomography | Definition to come... |
| 2471M1202X | Magnetic Resonance Imaging | Definition to come... |
| 2471M2300X | Mammography | Definition to come... |
| 2471N0900X | Nuclear Medicine Technology | Definition to come. |
| 2471Q0001X | Quality Management | Definition to come... |
| 2471R0002X | Radiation Therapy | Definition to come... |
| 2471C3402X | Radiography | Definition to come... |
| 2471S1302X | Sonography | Definition to come... |
| 2471V0105X | Vascular Sonography | Definition to come. |
| 2471V0106X | Vascular-Interventional Technology | Definition to come. |
| Radiology Practitioner Assistant | ||
| 243U00000X | A Radiology Practitioner Assistant (RPA) is a health professional certified as a registered radiographer with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) and, in addition, is credentialed to provide primary radiology health care with radiologist supervision. Radiology Practitioner Assistants are qualified by graduation from an educational program recognized by the Board of Directors of athe Certification Board for Radiology Practitioner Assistants (CBRPA) and certified by the CBRPA. Within the Radiologist/RPA relationship, Radiology Practitioner Assistants exercise autonomy in decision making in the role of a primary caregiver with regard to patient assessment, patient management and in providing a broad range of radiology diagnostic and interventional services. The clinical role of the Radiology Practitioner Assistant includes primary and specialty care in radiology practice settings in rural and urban areas. | |
| Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular | ||
| 246X00000X | An allied health professional who performs diagnostic examinations at the request or direction of a physician in one or more of the following three areas: invasive cardiology, noninvasive cardiology, and noninvasive peripheral vascular study. Cardiovascular technologists are one type of allied health professional for which the Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation has accredited education programs | |
| 246XC2901X | Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist | Definition to come... |
| 246XS1301X | Sonography | Definition to come... |
| 246XC2903X | Vascular Specialist | Definition to come... |
| Specialist/Technologist, Health Information | ||
| 246Y00000X | An individual with a high school diploma, on-the-job experience and coding education from seminars or college classes who passes a national certification examination in either inpatient and outpatient facility services coding, or physician services coding. | |
| 246YC3301X | Coding Specialist, Hospital Based | Definition to come... |
| 246YC3302X | Coding Specialist, Physician Office Based | Definition to come... |
| 246YR1600X | Registered Record Administrator | Definition to come... |
| Specialist/Technologist, Other | ||
| 246Z00000X | General classification identifying individuals trained on specific equipment and technical procedures in one of a collection of miscellaneous healthcare disciplines. | |
| 246ZA2600X | Art, Medical | Definition to come... |
| 246ZB0500X | Biochemist | Definition to come... |
| 246ZB0301X | Biomedical Engineering | Definition to come... |
| 246ZB0302X | Biomedical Photographer | Definition to come... |
| 246ZB0600X | Biostatistician | Definition to come... |
| 246ZE0500X | EEG | Definition to come... |
| 246ZE0600X | Electroneurodiagnostic | Definition to come... |
| 246ZG1000X | Geneticist, Medical (PhD) | Definition to come... |
| 246ZG0701X | Graphics Methods | Definition to come... |
| 246ZI1000X | Illustration, Medical | Definition to come... |
| 246ZN0300X | Nephrology | Definition to come... |
| 246ZX2200X | Orthopedic Assistant | An Orthopaedic Assistant is a person who has been trained to work as a physician extender in both clinical and surgical environments. An Orthopaedic Assistant assists with aspects of patient care as determined by the supervising surgeon including, but not limited to, obtaining patient history, assisting with examinations, injections, recording of office notes, and application/adjustment/removal of splints, casts, and other immobilization devices. Acting as a surgical first assistant for orthopaedic surgery cases includes providing aid in exposure, hemostasis, positioning of the patient, suturing and closure of body planes and skin, application of wound dressings or immobilization devices, and other technical functions that will help the surgeon carry out a safe operation with optimal results for the patient. An Orthopaedic Assistant may be licensed, registered, or certified depending on the state in which the individual practices. |
| 246ZC0007X | Surgical Assistant | A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training. |
| 246ZS0410X | Surgical Technologist | Surgical technologists are allied health professionals, who are an integral part of the team of medical practitioners providing surgical care to patients. Surgical technologists work under the supervision of a surgeon to facilitate the safe and effective conduct of invasive surgical procedures, ensuring that the operating room environment is safe, that equipment functions properly, and that the operative procedure is conducted under conditions that maximize patient safety. Surgical technologists possess expertise in the theory and application of sterile and aseptic technique and combine the knowledge of human anatomy, surgical procedures, and implementation tools and technologies to facilitate a physician's performance of invasive therapeutic and diagnostic procedures. |
| Specialist/Technologist, Pathology | ||
| 246Q00000X | (1) An individual educated and trained in clinical chemistry, microbiology or other biological sciences; and in gathering data on the blood, tissues, and fluids in the human body. Tests and procedures performed or supervised center on major areas of hematology, microbiology, immunohematology, immunology, clinical chemistry and urinalysis. Education and certification requires the equivalent of an associate degree and alternative combinations of accredited training and experience. (2) A specially trained individual who works under the direction of a pathologist, other physician, or scientist, and performs specialized chemical, microscopic, and bacteriological tests of human blood, tissue, and fluids. Also known as medical technologists, they perform and supervise tests and procedures in clinical chemistry, immunology, serology, bacteriology, hematology, parasitology, mycology, urinalysis, and blood banking. The work requires the correlation of test results with other data, interpretation of test findings, and exercise of independent judgment. The minimum educational requirement (for one of several certification programs in medical technology) is a baccalaureate degree with appropriate science course requirements, plus a twelve-month, structured, AMA approved medical technology program and an examination; or a baccalaureate degree with appropriate science course requirements and experience. | |
| 246QB0000X | Blood Banking | Definition to come... |
| 246QC1000X | Chemistry | Definition to come... |
| 246QC2700X | Cytotechnology | Definition to come... |
| 246QH0401X | Hemapheresis Practitioner | Definition to come... |
| 246QH0000X | Hematology | Definition to come... |
| 246QH0600X | Histology | Definition to come... |
| 246QI0000X | Immunology | Definition to come... |
| 246QL0900X | Laboratory Management | Definition to come... |
| 246QL0901X | Laboratory Management, Diplomate | Definition to come... |
| 246QM0706X | Medical Technologist | Definition to come... |
| 246QM0900X | Microbiology | Definition to come... |
| Technician, Cardiology | ||
| 246W00000X | An individual who has knowledge of specific techniques, instruments, and equipment required in performing specific cardiovascular/peripheral vascular diagnostic procedures. | |
| Technician, Health Information | ||
| 247000000X | Preferred term for an Accredited Record Technician who is an individual with an associate's degree from an accredited college or independent study program who is skilled in analyzing health information and in examination of medical records for accuracy, reporting of patient data for reimbursement, and creation of disease registries for researchers. | |
| 2470A2800X | Assistant Record Technician | Definition to come... |
| Technician, Other | ||
| 247200000X | A collective term for persons with specialized training in various narrow fields of expertise whose occupations require training and skills in specific technical processes and procedures; and where further classification is deemed unnecessary by the user. | |
| 2472B0301X | Biomedical Engineering | Definition to come... |
| 2472D0500X | Darkroom | Definition to come... |
| 2472E0500X | EEG | Definition to come... |
| 2472R0900X | Renal Dialysis | Definition to come... |
| 2472V0600X | Veterinary | Definition to come... |
| Technician, Pathology | ||
| 246R00000X | An individual with knowledge of specific techniques and instruments who performs all of the routine tests in a medical laboratory and who has the ability to discriminate between similar factors that directly affect procedures and results. | |
| 247ZC0005X | Clinical Laboratory Director, Non-physician | An individual who is state-licensed as a clinical laboratory director and meets the qualifications in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 for non-physicians (non-MD/DO) as defined in the CFR 42 Part 493.1405. |
| 246RH0600X | Histology | Definition to come... |
| 246RM2200X | Medical Laboratory | Definition to come... |
| 246RP1900X | Phlebotomy | Definition to come... |