Taxonomy Code 171R00000X
Interpreter
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 171R00000X
- Grouping:
- Other Service Providers
- Classification:
- Interpreter
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- An Interpreter is a person who translates oral communication between two or more people. This includes translating from one language to another or interpreting sign language. An interpreter is necessary for medical care when the patient does not speak the language of the health care provider or when the patient has a disability involving spoken language.
- Notes:
- Source: National Medicaid EDI HIPAA NPI Sub Work Group [7/1/2006: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 171R00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for interpreter grouped under other service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 3,166 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is interpreter of which 1,891 are registered as females, 720 registered as males and 555 are organizations.
171R00000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. 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.
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