awacke1/AllUSPhysiciansNPIbyStateandCountry huggingface dataset:
Code: 225CX0006X
Display Name: Orientation and Mobility Training Rehabilitation Counselor
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Rehabilitation Counselor
Specialization: Orientation and Mobility Training Provider
Definition: Orientation and Mobility (O&M) specialists teach children and adults who have visual impairments the specific orientation skills used to find one's way in the environment and the mobility skills needed to travel safely and efficiently at home, school, work, and in the community. Instruction is usually provided one-on-one and can include skills such as how to use a long cane, the operation of low vision devices and electronic travel aids when appropriate, how to orient oneself to new environments, navigate public transportation systems, how to cross streets safely, and traveling by using hearing, remaining vision, and other senses.  In addition, O&M Specialists help children to develop fundamental skills such as fine and gross motor skills, concept development and problem solving skills. Adult clients can also benefit from an O&M specialist evaluating their current use of travel-related skills, discussing their future goals, and helping them select a program of instruction that will allow them to reach their greatest travel potential.
Notes: Source: San Francisco State University Orientation and Mobility Program web site http://online.sfsu.edu/~mobility/ [7/1/2006: new]
Code: 227800000X
Display Name: Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Definition: A Certified Respiratory Therapist (CRT) is a an entry level therapist who has passed a standardized written examination administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  CRTs provide diagnostic testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation, and education to patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system.  They provide these respiratory care services in all health care facilities and in the home.  A CRT is a graduate of an associate degree program approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Educational Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of the license.
Code: 2278C0205X
Display Name: Critical Care Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Critical Care
Definition: Respiratory emergencies are commonplace in the treatment of critical care patients.  Included in the assessment measurements conducted by the respiratory therapist in the critical care settings are arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, intrarterial monitoring, bedside measurements of lung mechanics, hemodynamic monitoring, and inspired and expired gas measurements.  This is coupled with the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation patients.
Code: 2278E1000X
Display Name: Educational Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Educational
Definition: The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy, and self help.  Respiratory therapists are uniquely qualified to provide this service in regard to cardiopulmonary diseases and injury.
Code: 2278E0002X
Display Name: Emergency Care Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Emergency Care
Definition: The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services in the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management and others requiring emergency care.
Code: 2278G1100X
Display Name: General Care Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: General Care
Definition: This level of care includes diagnostics testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation of patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, as well as, education of the patient and family in regard to those disorders.
Code: 2278G0305X
Display Name: Geriatric Care Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Geriatric Care
Definition: Care of older patients who have age and/or disease related decremental pulmonary changes.  Diagnosis and treatment is very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among them.  Furthermore, as this segment of the population increases, life expectancy is being extended.
Code: 2278H0200X
Display Name: Home Health Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Home Health
Definition: Home care fosters individual responsibility for self-management of chronic respiratory conditions.  It includes individualized assessment based plans of care service developed to promote safe, proper, and sustained use of prescribed respiratory therapy medications, equipment, and techniques in the home.
Code: 2278P3900X
Display Name: Neonatal/Pediatric Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Neonatal/Pediatrics
Definition: The care and treatment of premature infants, newborns and children.  This includes management of mechanical ventilation, assessment, diagnostics and generalized respiratory treatments.
Code: 2278P3800X
Display Name: Palliative/Hospice Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Palliative/Hospice
Definition: A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care.  Effective secretion management and relief of dyspnea are paramount in caring for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.
Code: 2278P4000X
Display Name: Patient Transport Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Patient Transport
Definition: Transport respiratory therapist provide patient assessment, initiation of treatment modalities and continued monitoring of patient status of the critically ill and injured patients with special attention to advanced airway and ventilator management.  The transport respiratory therapist knowledge and experience with complex neonatal, pediatric and adult patient care issues provides them with an expertise to assist with any patient care issue in a variety of transport modes.
Code: 2278P1004X
Display Name: Pulmonary Diagnostics Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Pulmonary Diagnostics
Definition: Included in the area of pulmonary diagnostics are the following; collection and analysis of physiological specimens, interpretation of physiological data, administration of tests of the cardiopulmonary system, and the conduct of both neurophysiological and sleep disorders studies.
Code: 2278P1006X
Display Name: Pulmonary Function Technologist Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Pulmonary Function Technologist
Definition: An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests.  In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment.  In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance.  Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability.  The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.
Code: 2278P1005X
Display Name: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Definition: The respiratory therapist can assist the chronic pulmonary patient in returning to an optimal role in society by providing an effective program.  It includes bronchopulmonary drainage, exercise therapy, and patient education.
Code: 2278S1500X
Display Name: SNF/Subacute Care Certified Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: SNF/Subacute Care
Definition: Care of residents in a long-term care environment.  Respiratory modalities delivered include those similar in the general care and critical care areas but provided to less critical patients.
Code: 227900000X
Display Name: Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Definition: A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an advanced therapist who has passed standardized written and clinical simulation examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC).  In addition, to the certified therapist (CRT) entry level skills, RRTs have advanced education and training in patient assessment, in the development and modification of patient care plans, and in assuring the appropriate utilization of respiratory care resources.  An RRT is a graduate of an associate or baccalaureate degree producing educational programs approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license.
Code: 2279C0205X
Display Name: Critical Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Critical Care
Definition: Respiratory emergencies are commonplace in the treatment of critical care patients.  Included in the assessment measurements conducted by the respiratory therapist in the critical care settings are arterial blood gas puncture and analysis, intrarterial monitoring, bedside measurements of lung mechanics, hemodynamic monitoring, and inspired and expired gas measurements.  This is coupled with the initiation and management of mechanical ventilation patients.
Code: 2279E1000X
Display Name: Educational Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Educational
Definition: The focus of patient and family education activities is to promote knowledge of disease process, medical therapy, and self help.  Respiratory therapists are uniquely qualified to provide this service in regard to cardiopulmonary diseases and injury.
Code: 2279E0002X
Display Name: Emergency Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Emergency Care
Definition: The immediate availability of diagnostic and therapeutic cardiopulmonary services in the assessment and management of trauma victims, patients requiring airway management and others requiring emergency care.
Code: 2279G1100X
Display Name: General Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: General Care
Definition: This level of care includes diagnostics testing, therapeutics, monitoring, rehabilitation of patients with disorders of the cardiopulmonary system, as well as, education of the patient and family in regard to those disorders.
Code: 2279G0305X
Display Name: Geriatric Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Geriatric Care
Definition: Care of older patients who have age and/or disease related decremental pulmonary changes.  Diagnosis and treatment is very important for this group since chronic lung disease is the major cause of morbidity and mortality among them.  Furthermore, as this segment of the population increases, life expectancy is being extended.
Code: 2279H0200X
Display Name: Home Health Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Home Health
Definition: Home care fosters individual responsibility for self-management of chronic respiratory conditions.  It includes individualized assessment based plans of care service developed to promote safe, proper, and sustained use of prescribed respiratory therapy medications, equipment, and techniques in the home.
Code: 2279P3900X
Display Name: Neonatal/Pediatric Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Neonatal/Pediatrics
Definition: The care and treatment of premature infants, newborns and children.  This includes management of mechanical ventilation, assessment, diagnostics and generalized respiratory treatments.
Code: 2279P3800X
Display Name: Palliative/Hospice Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Palliative/Hospice
Definition: A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care.  Effective secretion management and relief of dyspnea are paramount in caring for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.
Code: 2279P4000X
Display Name: Patient Transport Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Patient Transport
Definition: Transport respiratory therapist provide patient assessment, initiation of treatment modalities and continued monitoring of patient status of the critically ill and injured patients with special attention to advanced airway and ventilator management.  The transport respiratory therapist knowledge and experience with complex neonatal, pediatric and adult patient care issues provides them with an expertise to assist with any patient care issue in a variety of transport modes.
Code: 2279P1004X
Display Name: Pulmonary Diagnostics Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Pulmonary Diagnostics
Definition: Included in the area of pulmonary diagnostics are the following; collection and analysis of physiological specimens, interpretation of physiological data, administration of tests of the cardiopulmonary system, and the conduct of both neurophysiological and sleep disorders studies.
Code: 2279P1006X
Display Name: Pulmonary Function Technologist Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Pulmonary Function Technologist
Definition: An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests.  In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment.  In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance.  Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability.  The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.
Code: 2279P1005X
Display Name: Pulmonary Rehabilitation Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: Pulmonary Rehabilitation
Definition: The respiratory therapist can assist the chronic pulmonary patient in returning to an optimal role in society by providing an effective program.  It includes bronchopulmonary drainage, exercise therapy, and patient education.
Code: 2279S1500X
Display Name: SNF/Subacute Care Registered Respiratory Therapist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Specialization: SNF/Subacute Care
Definition: Care of residents in a long-term care environment.  Respiratory modalities delivered include those similar in the general care and critical care areas but provided to less critical patients.
Code: 2255A2300X
Display Name: Athletic Trainer
Section: Individual
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Specialist/Technologist
Specialization: Athletic Trainer
Definition: Athletic trainers are allied health care professionals who work in consultation with or under the direction of physicians, and specialize in the prevention, assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of injuries and illnesses.  Currently, the entry-level employment requirements are a bachelor's degree with a major in athletic training from an accredited university or college. A majority of athletic trainers hold advanced degrees.  National board certification is generally required as a condition of state licensure and employment. Most states regulate athletic trainers, and they practice within the scope of that license or regulation.  Clinical practice includes emergency care, rehabilitation, reconditioning, therapeutic exercise, wellness programs, exercise physiology, kinesiology, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology and health care administration.
Notes: Source: National Athletic Trainers' Association (www.NATA.org) [1/1/2006: modified definition, modified source]
Code: 231H00000X
Display Name: Audiologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Classification: Audiologist
Definition: (1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.
Notes: Source: (1) American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, (1996, Spring) Scope of practice in Audiology, p. 2
Code: 237600000X
Display Name: Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
Section: Individual
Grouping: Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Classification: Audiologist-Hearing Aid Fitter
Definition: An audiologist/hearing aid fitter is the professional who specializes in evaluating and treating people with hearing loss, conducts a wide variety of tests to determine the exact nature of an individual's hearing problem, presents a variety of treatment options to patients, dispenses and fits hearing aids, administers tests of balance to evaluate dizziness and provides hearing rehabilitation training. This classification should be used where individuals are licensed as "audiologist-hearing aid fitters" as opposed to states that license individuals as "audiologists".
Notes: Source: American Academy of Audiology, 1735 N. Lynn St, Suite 950, Arlington VA 22209, (800)AAA-2336)
Code: 235Z00000X
Display Name: Speech-Language Pathologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers
Classification: Speech-Language Pathologist
Definition: The speech-language pathologist is the professional who engages in clinical services, prevention, advocacy, education, administration, and research in the areas of communication and swallowing across the life span from infancy through geriatrics. Speech-language pathologists address typical and atypical impairments and disorders related to communication and swallowing in the areas of speech sound production, resonance, voice, fluency, language (comprehension and expression), cognition, and feeding and swallowing.
Notes: "Scope of Practice in Speech-Language Pathology", American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, 2013.
Code: 242T00000X
Display Name: Perfusionist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Perfusionist
Definition: 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.
Notes: Source: Health Professions Career and Education Directory, American Medical Association [1/1/2007: new]
Code: 247100000X
Display Name: Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Definition: A medical imaging or radiation therapy professional who is appropriately educated and trained to perform medical imaging procedures using ionizing and nonionizing radiation.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471B0102X
Display Name: Bone Densitometry Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Bone Densitometry
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in bone densitometry and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy, in performance of bone density imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471C1106X
Display Name: Cardiac-Interventional Technology Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Cardiac-Interventional Technology
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in cardiac interventional and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy, in cardiac interventional technology imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471C1101X
Display Name: Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in cardiovascular interventional technology.
Notes: Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.arrt.org/. At this time, ARRT no longer offers new credentials in Cardiovascular Interventional Technology. [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471C3401X
Display Name: Computed Tomography Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Computed Tomography
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in computed tomography (CT) and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of CT imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471M1202X
Display Name: Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Magnetic Resonance Imaging
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of MRIs, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024 Definition modified]
Code: 2471M2300X
Display Name: Mammography Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Mammography
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in mammography and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of mammogram imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471N0900X
Display Name: Nuclear Medicine Technology Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Nuclear Medicine Technology
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in nuclear medicine technology and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of nuclear medicine imaging, administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471Q0001X
Display Name: Quality Management Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Quality Management
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in quality management.
Notes: Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.arrt.org/. At this time, ARRT no longer offers new credentials in Quality Management. [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471R0002X
Display Name: Radiation Therapy Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Radiation Therapy
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in radiation therapy and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy, in administration of radiation therapy, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471C3402X
Display Name: Radiography Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Radiography
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in radiography (also known as x-rays) and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of radiographs, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471S1302X
Display Name: Sonography Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Sonography
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in sonography and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of ultrasounds, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024 Definition modified]
Code: 2471V0105X
Display Name: Vascular Sonography Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Vascular Sonography
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in vascular sonography and is trained in the use of ultrasound equipment to image veins and arteries, which health care providers use to diagnose and treat various vascular conditions.
Notes: Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.arrt.org/. At this time, ARRT no longer offers new credentials in Quality Management. [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 2471V0106X
Display Name: Vascular-Interventional Technology Radiologic Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiologic Technologist
Specialization: Vascular-Interventional Technology
Definition: A radiologic technologist who specializes in vascular interventional and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of vascular interventional imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Notes: Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/ [1/1/2024: modified definition]
Code: 243U00000X
Display Name: Radiology Practitioner Assistant
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Radiology Practitioner Assistant
Definition: 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.
Notes: Source: Certification Board of Radiology Practitioner Assistants [7/1/2008: new] Additional Resources: www.cbrpa.org
Code: 246X00000X
Display Name: Cardiovascular Specialist/Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular
Definition: 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
Notes: Source: (1) Lexikon: Dictionary of Health Care Terms, Organizations and Acronyms for the Era of Reform, The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations, Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois: 1994, p. 159.
Code: 246Y00000X
Display Name: Health Information Specialist/Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Specialist/Technologist, Health Information
Definition: 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.
Notes: Source: American Health Information Management Association, Chicago, IL, 1996.
Code: 246YC3302X
Display Name: Physician Office Based Coding Specialist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Specialist/Technologist, Health Information
Specialization: Coding Specialist, Physician Office Based
Definition: None
Notes: [1/1/2023: marked inactive]
Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023
Code: 246ZX2200X
Display Name: Orthopedic Assistant
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Specialist/Technologist, Other
Specialization: Orthopedic Assistant
Definition: 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.
Notes: Source: American Society of Orthopaedic Assistants (ASOA), 2014 [7/1/2014: new] Additional Resources: National Board for Certification of Orthopaedic Assistants
Code: 246ZC0007X
Display Name: Surgical Assistant
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Specialist/Technologist, Other
Specialization: Surgical Assistant
Definition: 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.
Notes: Source: Association of Surgical Assistants, 2014. [7/1/2007: new, 7/1/2014: title modified, definition modified] http://www.surgicalassistant.org/index.php/surgical-assisting Additional Resources: National Surgical Assistant Association, www.nsaa.net.
Code: 246ZS0410X
Display Name: Surgical Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Specialist/Technologist, Other
Specialization: Surgical Technologist
Definition: 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.
Notes: Source: Association of Surgical Technologists, "Job Description: Surgical Technologist," 2014. [7/1/2014: code modified, title modified, definition added]
Code: 246Q00000X
Display Name: Pathology Specialist/Technologist
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
Definition: (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.
Code: 247000000X
Display Name: Health Information Technician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Technician, Health Information
Definition: 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.
Notes: Source: American Health Information Management Association, Chicago, IL, 1996.
Code: 247200000X
Display Name: Other Technician
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Technician, Other
Definition: 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.
Notes: Sources: Rhea, Ott, and Shafritz, The Facts On File Dictionary of Health Care Management, New York: Facts On File Publications, 1988; Dorland's Illustrated Medical Dictionary, 26th Edition. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company, 1981; and Webster's II New Riverside University Dictionary. Boston: Riverside Publishing Company, 1984.
Code: 247ZC0005X
Display Name: Clinical Laboratory Director (Non-physician)
Section: Individual
Grouping: Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification: Technician, Pathology
Specialization: Clinical Laboratory Director, Non-physician
Definition: 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.
Notes: Source: National Uniform Claim Committee [1/1/2007: new]
Code: 251B00000X
Display Name: Case Management Agency
Section: Non-Individual
Grouping: Agencies
Classification: Case Management
Definition: An organization that is responsible for providing case management services.  The agency provides services which assist an individual in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and/or other services.  Case management services may be used to locate, coordinate, and monitor necessary appropriate services.  It may be used to encourage the use of cost-effective medical care by referrals to appropriate providers and to discourage over utilization of costly services.  Case management may also serve to provide necessary coordination of non-medical services such as vocational rehabilitation, education, employment, when the services provided enable the individual to function at the highest level.
Notes: Source: CMS State Medicaid Manual Section 4442.3 [7/1/2006: definition modified]
Code: 251S00000X
Display Name: Community/Behavioral Health Agency
Section: Non-Individual
Grouping: Agencies
Classification: Community/Behavioral Health
Definition: A private or public agency usually under local government jurisdiction, responsible for assuring the delivery of community based mental health, intellectual disabilities, substance abuse and/or behavioral health services to individuals with those disabilities. Services may range from companion care, respite, transportation, community integration, crisis intervention and stabilization, supported employment, day support, prevocational services, residential support, therapeutic and supportive consultation, environmental modifications, intensive in-home therapy and day treatment, in addition to traditional mental health and behavioral treatment.
Notes: Source: National Medicaid EDI HIPAA NPI Sub Work Group [1/1/2007: modified definition, 1/1/2021: modified definition]
Code: 251C00000X
Display Name: Developmentally Disabled Services Day Training Agency
Section: Non-Individual
Grouping: Agencies
Classification: Day Training, Developmentally Disabled Services
Definition: These agencies are authorized to provide day habilitation services to developmentally disabled individuals who live in their homes.  The function of day habilitation is to assist an individual to acquire and maintain those life skills that enable the individual to cope more effectively with the demands of independent living.  Also to raise the level of the individual's physical, mental, social, and vocational functioning.
Code: 252Y00000X
Display Name: Early Intervention Provider Agency
Section: Non-Individual
Grouping: Agencies
Classification: Early Intervention Provider Agency
Definition: Early intervention services are an effective way to address the needs of infants and toddlers who have developmental delays or disabilities. The services are made available through a federal law known as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). IDEA provides states and territories with specific requirements for providing early intervention services to infants and toddlers with special needs. In turn, each state and territory develops its own policies for carrying out IDEA and its requirements. Broadly speaking, early intervention services are special services for eligible infants and toddlers and their families. These services are designed to identify and meet children's needs in five developmental areas. These areas are: physical development, cognitive development, communication, social or emotional development, and adaptive development.
Notes: Source: National Dissemination Center for Children with Disabilities [7/1/2007: new] http://www.nichcy.org/pubs/parent/pa2txt.htm
Code: 253J00000X
Display Name: Foster Care Agency
Section: Non-Individual
Grouping: Agencies
Classification: Foster Care Agency
Definition: A Foster Care Agency is an agency that provides foster care as defined in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) as "24-hour substitute care for children outside their own homes." Foster care settings include, but are not limited to, nonrelative foster family homes, relative foster homes (whether payments are being made or not), group homes, emergency shelters, residential facilities, and pre-adoptive homes.
Notes: Source: Code Of Federal Regulations, Title 45, Volume 4, Part 1355, Section 57 [1/1/2008: new]
Code: 251E00000X
Display Name: Home Health Agency
Section: Non-Individual
Grouping: Agencies
Classification: Home Health
Definition: A public agency or private organization, or a subdivision of such an agency or organization, that is primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services and other therapeutic services, such as physical therapy, speech-language pathology services, or occupational therapy, medical social services, and home health aide services. It has policies established by a professional group associated with the agency or organization (including at least one physician and one registered nurse) to govern the services and provides for supervision of such services by a physician or a registered nurse; maintains clinical records on all patients; is licensed in accordance with State or local law or is approved by the State or local licensing agency as meeting the licensing standards, where applicable; and meets other conditions found by the Secretary of Health and Human Services to be necessary for health and safety.
Notes: Source: CFR42 Chapter IV Part 484, http://www.access.gpo.gov/nara/cfr/waisidx_99/42cfr484_99.html [7/1/2007: definition added, source added]