146D00000X: Personal Emergency Response Attendant

Code details

Code

146D00000X Copy

Grouping

Emergency Medical Service Providers

Classification

Personal Emergency Response Attendant

Specialization

None (this is the general classification code)

Display name

Personal Emergency Response Attendant

Used by

Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

Individuals that are specially trained to assist patients living at home with urgent/emergent situations. These individuals must be able to perform CPR and basic first aid and have sufficient counseling skills to allay fears and assist in working through processes necessary to resolve the crisis. Functions may include transportation to various facilities and businesses, contacting agencies to initiate remediation service or providing reassurance.