Taxonomy Code 227800000X
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 227800000X
- Grouping:
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification:
- Respiratory Therapist, Certified
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- 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.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 227800000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for respiratory therapist, certified grouped under respiratory, developmental, rehabilitative and restorative service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 1,839 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is respiratory therapist, certified of which 1,022 are registered as females, 631 registered as males and 186 are organizations.
227800000X 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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