Taxonomy Code 2471B0102X
Radiologic Technologist Bone Densitometry
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 2471B0102X
- Grouping:
- Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
- Classification:
- Radiologic Technologist
- Specialization:
- Bone Densitometry
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A radiologic technologist who specializes in bone densitometry and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy, in performance of bone density imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
- Notes:
- Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 2471B0102X is the health care provider taxonomy code for radiologic technologist grouped under technologists, technicians & other technical service providers with a specialization in bone densitometry. NPI records indicate a total of 144 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is bone densitometry of which 24 are registered as females, 17 registered as males and 103 are organizations.
2471B0102X is a Level III - Area of Specialization taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider that chooses to pracice specific services. For instance, the area of specialization of Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers providers is determined by the Subspecialty Certificates issued by the different national boards. 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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