156FX1100X Taxonomy Code

Ophthalmic : Eye and Vision Services Providers

A taxonomy code is a code that describes the Provider or Organization’s type, classification, and the area of specialization. The taxonomy code set consists of two parts: Individuals & Groups of Individuals and Non-Individuals.

Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist

Level III Area of Specialization

A more specialized area of the Classification in which a provider chooses to practice or make services available. For example, the Area of Specialization for provider type Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians is based upon the Subspecialty Certificates as issued by the appropriate national boards.

Description

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.

Additional Information

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292057.htm [1/1/2024: modified definition]

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	156FX1100X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Ophthalmic
	Short name for the specialty (taxonomy)
Level	Level III Area of Specialization
	All taxonomy codes are organized in the hierarty from Level I, which is the higher level down to lower levels with bigger roman number
Full Name	Ophthalmic Technician/Technologist
	Full taxonomy title
Description	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.
	Description of taxonomy, which may specify the proper use of the code
Additional Information	Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics, https://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes292057.htm [1/1/2024: modified definition]
	Additional information that is not a part of description, but useful in context of the taxononmy
Level I, Provider Grouping	Eye and Vision Services Providers
	A major grouping of service(s) or occupation(s) of health care providers.
Level II, Classification	Technician/Technologist
	A more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping