246R00000X — Pathology Technician
246R00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Pathology Technician (individual providers). 100 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 246R00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Pathology Technician |
| Grouping | Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers |
| Classification | Technician, Pathology |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Technician, Pathology provider directory |
Definition
An individual with knowledge of specific techniques and instruments who performs all of the routine tests in a medical laboratory and who has the ability to discriminate between similar factors that directly affect procedures and results.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 246R00000X mean?
246R00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Pathology Technician in the "Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers" grouping. It classifies individual providers.
Where is the taxonomy code used?
Providers select a taxonomy code when applying for an NPI, and it appears on insurance claims (CMS-1500 box 33b / 837 electronic claims) to identify the provider's classification. Payers may require the taxonomy that matches your credential and license.
How do I find providers with taxonomy 246R00000X?
Browse the Technician, Pathology directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.