Taxonomy Code 372600000X
Adult Companion
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 372600000X
- Grouping:
- Nursing Service Related Providers
- Classification:
- Adult Companion
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- An individual who provides supervision, socialization, and non-medical care to a functionally impaired adult. Companions may assist or supervise the individual with such tasks as meal preparation, laundry and shopping, but do not perform these activities as discrete services. These services are provided in accordance with a therapeutic goal in the plan of care.
- Notes:
- [7/1/2003: new]
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 372600000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for adult companion grouped under nursing service related providers. NPI records indicate a total of 12,793 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is adult companion of which 8,477 are registered as females, 2,236 registered as males and 2,080 are organizations.
372600000X 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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