Taxonomy code 207ZC0500X

Cytopathology Physician taxonomy code: 207ZC0500X

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

About this code

Code: 207ZC0500X
Grouping: Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
Classification: Pathology
Specialization: Cytopathology
For: Individuals (NPI-1)
Code set: NUCC version 26.1

Definition

A cytopathologist is an anatomic pathologist trained in the diagnosis of human disease by means of the study of cells obtained from body secretions and fluids, by scraping, washing, or sponging the surface of a lesion, or by the aspiration of a tumor mass or body organ with a fine needle. A major aspect of a cytopathologist's practice is the interpretation of Papanicolaou-stained smears of cells from the female reproductive systems, the "Pap" test. However, the cytopathologist's expertise is applied to the diagnosis of cells from all systems and areas of the body. He/she is a consultant to all medical specialists.

Providers choose taxonomy code 207ZC0500X (Pathology, Cytopathology) 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.