231H00000X taxonomy code

Code details

Code

231H00000X Copy

Grouping

Speech, Language and Hearing Service Providers

Classification

Audiologist

Specialization

None (the general classification code)

Display name

Audiologist

Used by

Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

(1) A specialist in evaluation, habilitation and rehabilitation of those whose communication disorders center in whole or in part in hearing function. Audiologists are autonomous professionals who identify, assess, and manage disorders of the auditory, balance and other neural systems. Audiologists provide audiological (aural) rehabilitation to children and adults across the entire age span. Audiologists select, fit and dispense amplification systems such as hearing aids and related devices. (2) An audiologist is a person qualified by a master's degree in audiology, licensed by the state, where applicable, and practicing within the scope of that license. Audiologists evaluate and treat patients with impaired hearing. They plan, direct and conduct rehabilitative programs with audiotry substitutional devises (hearing aids) and other therapy.

Related Audiologist codes

• 231HA2400X Assistive Technology Practitioner
• 231HA2500X Assistive Technology Supplier