246Y00000X — Health Information Specialist/Technologist
246Y00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Health Information Specialist/Technologist (individual providers). 358 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 246Y00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Health Information Specialist/Technologist |
| Grouping | Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers |
| Classification | Specialist/Technologist, Health Information |
| Section | Individual |
| Directory | Specialist/Technologist, Health Information provider directory |
Definition
An individual with a high school diploma, on-the-job experience and coding education from seminars or college classes who passes a national certification examination in either inpatient and outpatient facility services coding, or physician services coding.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 246Y00000X mean?
246Y00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Health Information Specialist/Technologist 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 246Y00000X?
Browse the Specialist/Technologist, Health Information directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.