Taxonomy Code 227900000X
Respiratory Therapist, Registered
Taxonomy Code Details
- Taxonomy Code:
- 227900000X
- Grouping:
- Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers
- Classification:
- Respiratory Therapist, Registered
- Code Level:
- Level II - Classification
- Definition:
- A Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is an advanced therapist who has passed standardized written and clinical simulation examinations administered by the National Board for Respiratory Care (NBRC). In addition, to the certified therapist (CRT) entry level skills, RRTs have advanced education and training in patient assessment, in the development and modification of patient care plans, and in assuring the appropriate utilization of respiratory care resources. An RRT is a graduate of an associate or baccalaureate degree producing educational programs approved by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and where applicable, is licensed by the state and is practicing within the scope of that license.
- Version:
- NUCC Provider Taxonomy Version 25.0
- Last Updated:
- January 01, 2025
- Code Navigator:
The code 227900000X is the health care provider taxonomy code for respiratory therapist, registered grouped under respiratory, developmental, rehabilitative and restorative service providers. NPI records indicate a total of 4,352 registered providers whose primary or secondary taxonomy code is respiratory therapist, registered of which 2,408 are registered as females, 1,726 registered as males and 218 are organizations.
227900000X is a Level II - Classification taxonomy code used to describe a health care provider service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping. 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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