Modified codes 1/1/2025, effective 4/1/2025
2085R0203X		  
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Radiology the Therapeutic Radiology definition changed to:

Therapeutic Radiology certificate name was changed to Radiation Oncology. Use Radiation Oncology.
Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, www.nucc.org.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2025: modified definition]
171W00000X		  
Under the Other Service Providers the Contractor definition changed to:

For the purposes of the Health Care Provider Taxonomy, a contractor is limited to individuals who do construction or mechanical work to modify a patient's environment to accommodate a health condition. Contractors perform projects including, but not limited to, building wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, modifying personal vehicles, and making other improvements for patient access and movement. This code has no relation to a provider's employment status.
Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, www.nucc.org.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2025: modified definition]
171WH0202X		  
Under the Other Service Providers; Contractor the Home Modifications definition changed to:

A contractor who makes modifications to homes to accommodate a health condition.
Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, www.nucc.org.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2025: modified definition]
1744P3200X		  
Under the Other Service Providers; Specialist the Prosthetics Case Management definition changed to:

A case manager who provides services for patients with prosthetics.
Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, www.nucc.org.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2025: modified definition]
246XC2901X		  
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular the Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist definition changed to:

A cardiovascular invasive specialist/technologist monitors patients’ heart rates and helps physicians in diagnosing and treating heart problems. They assist with cardiac catheterization and prepare and monitor patients during open-heart surgery and insertion of pacemakers, defibrillators, and stents.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupation Outlook Handbook, www.bls.gov.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2025: modified definition]
246XS1301X		  
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular the Sonography definition changed to:

A cardiovascular sonography technologist operates special equipment to create images and conduct tests of the cardiovascular system. They work with physicians who view the images and test results to assess and diagnose medical conditions.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupation Outlook Handbook, www.bls.gov.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2025: modified definition]
246XC2903X		  
Under the Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers; Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular the Vascular Specialist definition changed to:

A vascular technologist, also known as a vascular sonographer, creates images of blood vessels and collects data that help physicians diagnose disorders affecting blood flow. Vascular technologists often evaluate blood flow and identify blocked arteries or blood clots.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupation Outlook Handbook, www.bls.gov.
Modified by NUCC [1/1/2025: modified definition]
1744G0900X		  
Graphics Designer (Specialist)
Deactivation Date: 3/31/2025
1744R1103X		  
Research Study Abstractor/Coder (Specialist)
Deactivation Date: 3/31/2025
1744R1102X		  
Research Study (Specialist)
Deactivation Date: 3/31/2025
174MM1900X		  
Medical Research (Veterinarian)
Deactivation Date: 3/31/2025
246ZB0500X		  
Biochemist (Specialist/Technologist)
Deactivation Date: 3/31/2025