Taxonomy code 2278P1006X

Pulmonary Function Technologist Certified Respiratory Therapist taxonomy code: 2278P1006X

Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

About this code

Code: 2278P1006X
Grouping: Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification: Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization: Pulmonary Function Technologist
For: Individuals (NPI-1)
Code set: NUCC version 26.1

Definition

An individual who is trained and qualified to perform pulmonary diagnostic tests. In the course of conducting these tests, the Pulmonary Function Technologist is able to setup, calibrate, maintain, and ensure the quality assurance of the pulmonary function testing equipment. In the laboratory, clinical or patient care setting the technologist instructs patients, elicits cooperation, performs procedures, monitors patient response, and evaluates patient performance. Tests results are calculated, compared with predicted normal ranges, and evaluated for reliability. The technologist collects clinical history data and evaluates the clinical implications of the test results.

Providers choose taxonomy code 2278P1006X (Respiratory Therapist, Certified, Pulmonary Function Technologist) 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.