Physiological Laboratory Taxonomy Code: 293D00000X

The taxonomy code for Physiological Laboratory is 293D00000X. 1,892 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Laboratories
Classification
Physiological Laboratory
Code
293D00000X

A laboratory that operates independently of a hospital and physician's office to furnish physiological diagnostic services (e.g. EEG's , EKG's, scans, etc.). Facilities offering ONLY physiological services are not certified as independent laboratories. If an independent laboratory offers physiological services IN ADDITION to clinical laboratory services, they are surveyed only for compliance with the clinical laboratory regulations because there are no health and safety regulations for physiological services.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Physiological Laboratory 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.