Taxonomy Code 242T00000X
Perfusionist
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 242T00000X
- Grouping:
- Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
- Classification:
- Perfusionist
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- 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]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 242T00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for perfusionist grouped under technologists, technicians & other technical service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 1,403 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is perfusionist of which 575 are registered as females, 789 registered as males and 39 are organizations.
242T00000X 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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