Taxonomy code 207ZB0001X

Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Physician taxonomy code: 207ZB0001X

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

About this code

Code: 207ZB0001X
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
For: Individuals (NPI-1)
Code set: NUCC version 26.1

Definition

A physician who specializes in blood banking/transfusion medicine is responsible for the maintenance of an adequate blood supply, blood donor and patient-recipient safety and appropriate blood utilization. Pre-transfusion compatibility testing and antibody testing assure that blood transfusions, when indicated, are as safe as possible. This physician directs the preparation and safe use of specially prepared blood components, including red blood cells, white blood cells, platelets and plasma constituents, and marrow or stem cells for transplantation.

Providers choose taxonomy code 207ZB0001X (Pathology, Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine) 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.