246ZC0007X — Surgical Assistant

246ZC0007X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Surgical Assistant, a specialization within Specialist/Technologist, Other (individual providers). 5,209 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.

Taxonomy code	246ZC0007X
Display name	Surgical Assistant
Grouping	Technologists, Technicians & Other Technical Service Providers
Classification	Specialist/Technologist, Other
Specialization	Surgical Assistant
Section	Individual
Directory	Specialist/Technologist, Other provider directory

Definition

A surgical assistant is a skilled practitioner who has undergone formalized education and training as a surgical assistant. The surgical assistant performs surgical functions that include, but are not limited to: retracting, manipulating, suturing, clamping, cauterizing, litigating, and tying tissue; suctioning, irrigating and sponging; positioning the patient; closure of body planes and skin; and participating in hemostasis and volume replacement. Surgical assistants are certified and registered or licensed by the state, or, in states without licensure, certified as surgical assistants by completing appropriate education and training.

Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.

Related taxonomy codes

246Z00000X — Other Specialist/Technologist
246ZA2600X — Medical Art Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Other)
246ZB0500X — Biochemist (Specialist/Technologist, Other)
246ZB0301X — Biomedical Engineer (Specialist/Technologist, Other)
246ZB0302X — Biomedical Photographer (Specialist/Technologist, Other)
246ZB0600X — Biostatistician (Specialist/Technologist, Other)
246ZE0500X — EEG Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Other)
246ZE0600X — Electroneurodiagnostic Specialist/Technologist (Specialist/Technologist, Other)

Frequently asked questions

What does taxonomy code 246ZC0007X mean?

246ZC0007X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Surgical Assistant, a specialization of Specialist/Technologist, Other 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 246ZC0007X?

Browse the Specialist/Technologist, Other directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.

Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.