Perfusionist Taxonomy Code: 242T00000X

The taxonomy code for Perfusionist is 242T00000X. 1,610 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification
Perfusionist
Code
242T00000X

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.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Perfusionist providers by state

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.