Taxonomy code

242T00000X: Perfusionist

242T00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Perfusionist, in the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers group.

Code details

Code
242T00000X
Grouping
Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification
Perfusionist
Specialization
None (this is the general classification code)
Display name
Perfusionist
Used by
Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

A perfusionist operates extracorporeal circulation and autotransfusion equipment during any medical situation where it is necessary to support or temporarily replace the patient's circulatory or respiratory function. The perfusionist is knowledgeable concerning the variety of equipment available to perform extracorporeal circulation functions and is responsible, in consultation with the physician, for selecting the appropriate equipment and techniques to be used.

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Choosing a taxonomy code

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