Taxonomy Code 2278P3800X
Respiratory Therapist, Certified Palliative/Hospice
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 2278P3800X
- Grouping:
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification:
- Respiratory Therapist, Certified
- Specialization:
- Palliative/Hospice
- Code Level:
- Level III - Area of Specialization
- Definition:
- A certified respiratory therapist provides a coordinated plan of care to help dying patients and their families handle the burden of terminal care. Effective secretion management and relief of dyspnea are paramount in caring for patients with end-stage pulmonary disease.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 2278P3800X is the health care provider taxonomy code for respiratory therapist, certified grouped under respiratory, developmental, rehabilitative and restorative service providers with a specialization in palliative/hospice. NPI records indicate a total of 46 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is palliative/hospice of which 17 are registered as females, 5 registered as males and 24 are organizations.
2278P3800X is a Level III - Area of Specialization taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider that chooses to pracice specific services. For instance, the area of specialization of Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers providers is determined by the Subspecialty Certificates issued by the different national boards. Taxonomy codes are self-selected by the health care provider. Their specialty is defined based on their education level and training. Taxonomy codes do not specify the actual services rendered by the health care provider.
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