Contact Lens Technician/Technologist Taxonomy Code: 156FC0800X

Definition

Grouping

Eye and Vision Services Providers

Classification

Technician/Technologist

Specialization

Contact Lens

Code

156FC0800X

An optician or other ancillary support staff person who, where authorized by state law and trained or certified to do so, may fit or dispense contact lenses to a patient based on the prescription of an optometrist or medical physician.

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.