Taxonomy code 172M00000X
Mechanotherapist taxonomy code: 172M00000X
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About this code
- Code
- 172M00000X
- Grouping
- Other Service Providers
- Classification
- Mechanotherapist
- For
- Individuals (NPI-1)
- Code set
- NUCC version 26.1
Definition
A practitioner of mechanotherapy examines patients by verbal inquiry, examination of the musculoskeletal system by hand, and visual inspection and observation. In the treatment of patients, mechanotherapists employ the techniques of advised or supervised exercise; electrical neuromuscular stimulation; massage or manipulation; or air, water, heat, cold, sound, or infrared ray therapy.
Providers choose taxonomy code 172M00000X (Mechanotherapist) when they apply for or update their NPI. A provider can list several codes and marks one as primary; the code describes the type of care, not a license or board certification.
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Definition: National Uniform Claim Committee (NUCC), Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set, version 26.1, nucc.org.