Taxonomy Code 246Q00000X
Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 246Q00000X
- Grouping:
- Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
- Classification:
- Specialist/Technologist, Pathology
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- 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.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 246Q00000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for specialist/technologist, pathology grouped under technologists, technicians & other technical service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 279 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is specialist/technologist, pathology of which 166 are registered as females, 70 registered as males and 43 are organizations.
246Q00000X 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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