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207KA0200X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Allergy & Immunology the Allergy definition changed to: Allergy A physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and management of allergies. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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207KI0005X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Allergy & Immunology the Clinical & Laboratory Immunology definition changed to: Clinical & Laboratory Immunology An allergy and immunology physician who specializes in clinical and laboratory immunology disease management. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee, 2022 Additional Resources: A certification was, but is no longer, issued by the American Board of Allergy and Immunology. Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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207QA0505X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Family Medicine the Adult Medicine definition changed to: Adult Medicine The NUCC recommends this code not be used. Choose a more appropriate code. Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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208D00000X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians the General Practice definition changed to: General Practice A physician who specializes in the general practice of diagnosing, treating, and managing patients with a variety of illnesses and conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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207RM1200X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Internal Medicine the Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) definition changed to: Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) The NUCC recommends this code not be used. Choose a more appropriate code. Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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204C00000X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians the Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine definition changed to: Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine, Sports Medicine A Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine and Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine physician trained to be responsible for the continuous care in the field of sports medicine encompasses increased knowledge and understanding of osteopathic principles and practice and heightened technical skills of osteopathic manipulative medicine and integrates each of these into the management of the individual engaged in physical exercise (sports) whether as an individual or in team participation. Source: American Osteopathic Association Additional Resources: AOA Osteopathic Board Certification in Neuromusculoskeletal Medicine; https://certification.osteopathic.org/sports-medicine/ Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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207VG0400X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Obstetrics & Gynecology the Gynecology definition changed to: Gynecology A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with gynecologic conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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207VX0000X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians; Obstetrics & Gynecology the Obstetrics definition changed to: Obstetrics A physician who specializes in diagnosis, treatment, and management of patients with obstetric conditions. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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204F00000X |
Under the Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians the Transplant Surgery definition changed to: Transplant Surgery A surgeon who specializes in transplant surgery. Source: National Uniform Claim Committee Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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111NT0100X |
Under the Chiropractic Providers; Chiropractor the Thermography definition changed to: Thermography The NUCC recommends this code not be used. Choose a more appropriate code. Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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367A00000X |
Under the Physician Assistants & Advanced Practice Nursing Providers the Advanced Practice Midwife definition changed to: Advanced Practice Midwife Advanced practice midwifery encompasses the independent provision of care during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postpartum period; sexual and reproductive health; gynecologic health; and family planning services, including preconception care. Midwives also provide primary care for individuals from adolescence throughout the lifespan as well as care for the healthy newborn during the first 28 days of life. Midwives provide initial and ongoing comprehensive assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. Midwifery care includes health promotion, disease prevention, risk assessment and management, and individualized wellness education and counseling. Source: American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org Additional Resources: See the American College of Nurse-Midwives, www.midwife.org, for more information on Certified Nurse-Midwives, Certified Midwives, the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB), and licensure. Modified by NUCC [1/1/2023: modified definition] |
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246YC3301X |
Hospital Based Coding Specialist Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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246YC3302X |
Physician Office Based Coding Specialist Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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246YR1600X |
Registered Record Administrator Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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246ZA2600X |
Medical Art Specialist/Technologist Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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246ZB0301X |
Biomedical Engineer Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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246ZB0302X |
Biomedical Photographer Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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246ZB0600X |
Biostatiscian Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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246ZG0701X |
Graphics Methods Specialist/Technologist Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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246ZI1000X |
Medical Illustrator Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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2470A2800X |
Assistant Health Information Record Technician Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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2472B0301X |
Biomedical Engineering Technician Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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2472D0500X |
Darkroom Technician Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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2472V0600X |
Veterinary Technician Deactivation Date: 3/31/2023 |
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