246XC2903X Taxonomy Code

Vascular Specialist : Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service 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.

Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular

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

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.

Additional Information

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupation Outlook Handbook, www.bls.gov.

Detailed Information

Field Name	Field Value
Taxonomy Code	246XC2903X
	Taxonomy code in WPC notation
Status	Active
	Status of the code - can be active or inactive
Short Name	Vascular Specialist
	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	Vascular Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular
	Full taxonomy title
Description	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.
	Description of taxonomy, which may specify the proper use of the code
Additional Information	Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupation Outlook Handbook, www.bls.gov.
	Additional information that is not a part of description, but useful in context of the taxononmy
Level I, Provider Grouping	Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
	A major grouping of service(s) or occupation(s) of health care providers.
Level II, Classification	Specialist/Technologist Cardiovascular
	A more specific service or occupation related to the Provider Grouping