Recreational Therapist Assistant Taxonomy Code: 226000000X

The taxonomy code for Recreational Therapist Assistant is 226000000X. 153 providers in the NPI registry list it as their primary specialty.

Definition

Grouping
Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
Classification
Recreational Therapist Assistant
Code
226000000X

Recreational Therapist Assistants work in support of or assistant to Recreational Therapists treating patients with disabilities, injuries, and illnesses. Recreational Therapist Assistants work in a variety of settings providing treatments using recreational activities, including games, sports, and crafts.

Source: NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Recreational Therapist Assistant 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.