Taxonomy Code 225B00000X
Pulmonary Function Technologist
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 225B00000X
- Grouping:
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification:
- Pulmonary Function Technologist
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- A pulmonary function technologist 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.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 225B00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for pulmonary function technologist grouped under respiratory, developmental, rehabilitative and restorative service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 128 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is pulmonary function technologist of which 39 are registered as females, 40 registered as males and 49 are organizations.
225B00000X 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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