NUCC taxonomy code
Pathology Technician
246R00000X
IndividualTechnologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
- Grouping
- Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
- Classification
- Technician, Pathology
- Specialization
- None
Definition
An individual with knowledge of specific techniques and instruments who performs all of the routine tests in a medical laboratory and who has the ability to discriminate between similar factors that directly affect procedures and results.
Other Technician, Pathology codes
NUCC splits Technician, Pathology into 5codes. Pick the most specific one that matches the provider’s licence and practice.
- 246RH0600XHistology Technician
- 246RM2200XMedical Laboratory Technician
- 246RP1900XPhlebotomy Technician
- 247ZC0005XClinical Laboratory Director (Non-physician)
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