Modified codes 1/1/2024

122400000X
 
Under the Dental Providers the Denturist definition changed to:

Denturist
A denturist is a licensed professional that serves patients with removable dental prosthetic oral health needs. A licensed denturist is trained in removable dental prosthetics and the fabrication of such devices.
Source: National Denturist Association, https://nationaldenturist.com/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

156FX1100X
 
Under the Eye and Vision Service Providers; Technician/Technologist the Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist definition changed to:

Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
An ophthalmic technician/technologist assists ophthalmologists by performing ophthalmic clinical functions, including administering eye exams, administering eye medications, and instructing the patient in care and use of corrective lenses.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292057.htm
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

156FX1101X
 
Under the Eye and Vision Service Providers; Technician/Technologist the Ophthalmic Assistant definition changed to:

Ophthalmic Assistant
An ophthalmic assistant assists ophthalmologists by performing duties including, but not limited to, patient charting, patient education, and basic eye testing.
Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

156FX1201X
 
Under the Eye and Vision Service Providers; Technician/Technologist the Optometric Assistant Technician definition changed to:

Optometric Assistant Technician
An optometric assistant assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, customer service, basic eye testing, and patient education.
Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

156FX1202X
 
Under the Eye and Vision Service Providers; Technician/Technologist the Optometric Technician definition changed to:

Optometric Technician
An optometric technician assists optometrists by performing duties, including but not limited to, basic eye testing, diagnostic tests, and assistance with corrective lenses.
Source: National Uniform Claim Committee
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

247100000X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers the Radiologic Technologist definition changed to:

Radiologic Technologist
A medical imaging or radiation therapy professional who is appropriately educated and trained to perform medical imaging procedures using ionizing and nonionizing radiation.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471B0102X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Bone Densitometry definition changed to:

Bone Densitometry Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in bone densitometry and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy, in performance of bone density imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471C1106X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Cardiac-Interventional Technology definition changed to:

Cardiac-Interventional Technology Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in cardiac interventional and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy, in cardiac interventional technology imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471C1101X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology definition changed to:

Cardiovascular-Interventional Technology Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in cardiovascular interventional technology.
Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.arrt.org/. At this time, ARRT no longer offers new credentials in Cardiovascular Interventional Technology.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471C3401X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Computed Tomography definition changed to:

Computed Tomography Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in computed tomography (CT) and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of CT imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471M1202X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Magnetic Resonance Imaging definition changed to:

Magnetic Resonance Imaging Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of MRIs, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471M2300X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Mammography definition changed to:

Mammography Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in mammography and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of mammogram imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471N0900X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Nuclear Medicine Technology definition changed to:

Nuclear Medicine Technology Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in nuclear medicine technology and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of nuclear medicine imaging, administration of radiopharmaceuticals to patients, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471Q0001X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Quality Management definition changed to:

Quality Management Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in quality management.
Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.arrt.org/. At this time, ARRT no longer offers new credentials in Quality Management.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471R0002X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Radiation Therapy definition changed to:

Radiation Therapy Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in radiation therapy and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy, in administration of radiation therapy, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471C3402X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Radiography definition changed to:

Radiography Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in radiography (also known as x-rays) and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of radiographs, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471S1302X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Sonography definition changed to:

Sonography Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in sonography and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of ultrasounds, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471V0105X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Vascular Sonography definition changed to:

Vascular Sonography Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in vascular sonography and is trained in the use of ultrasound equipment to image veins and arteries, which health care providers use to diagnose and treat various vascular conditions.
Source: American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.arrt.org/. At this time, ARRT no longer offers new credentials in Vascular Sonography.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]

2471V0106X
 
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Radiologic Technologist the Vascular-Interventional Technology definition changed to:

Vascular-Interventional Technology Radiologic Technologist
A radiologic technologist who specializes in vascular interventional and is appropriately educated and trained, consistent with nationally recognized standards, state statute, and facility policy in performance of vascular interventional imaging, exam techniques, equipment protocols, radiation safety, and patient care.
Source: American Society of Radiologic Technologists, https://www.asrt.org/
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2024: modified definition]