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Taxonomy code 2278P3800X

Palliative/Hospice Certified Respiratory Therapist taxonomy code: 2278P3800X

Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

About this code

Code
2278P3800X
Grouping
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Respiratory Therapist, Certified
Specialization
Palliative/Hospice
For
Individuals (NPI-1)
Code set
NUCC version 26.1

Definition

A coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care. Effective secretion management and relief of dyspnea are paramount in caring for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.

Providers choose taxonomy code 2278P3800X (Respiratory Therapist, Certified, Palliative/Hospice) 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.