Anaplastologist Taxonomy Code: 229N00000X

Definition

Grouping

Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification

Anaplastologist

Code

229N00000X

An anaplastologist is a professional who creates prostheses for the face and body. Patients treated include those missing anatomy due to cancer, traumatic injury, or birth differences. Generally, there are no state licensing requirements for anaplastologists. Certification specific to anaplastology is provided through the Board for Certified Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) with a credential title of Certified Clinical Anaplastologist (CCA).

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

How taxonomy codes are used

Providers choose one or more taxonomy codes when they apply for an NPI, and mark one as primary. Payers use the taxonomy on claims and enrollment to match the provider type and specialty, so the code on the claim should match the taxonomy on the NPPES record.