261QB0400X — Birthing Clinic/Center
261QB0400X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Birthing Clinic/Center, a specialization within Clinic/Center (organizations). 1,392 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 261QB0400X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Birthing Clinic/Center |
| Grouping | Ambulatory Health Care Facilities |
| Classification | Clinic/Center |
| Specialization | Birthing |
| Section | Non-Individual |
| Directory | Clinic/Center provider directory |
Definition
A freestanding birth center is a health facility other than a hospital where childbirth is planned to occur away from the pregnant woman's residence, and that provides prenatal, labor and delivery, and postpartum care, as well as other ambulatory services for women and newborns.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Related taxonomy codes
- 261Q00000X — Clinic/Center
- 261QM0855X — Adolescent and Children Mental Health Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA0600X — Adult Day Care Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
- 261QM0850X — Adult Mental Health Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA0005X — Ambulatory Family Planning Facility (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA0006X — Ambulatory Fertility Facility (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA1903X — Ambulatory Surgical Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
- 261QA0900X — Amputee Clinic/Center (Clinic/Center)
Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 261QB0400X mean?
261QB0400X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Birthing Clinic/Center, a specialization of Clinic/Center in the "Ambulatory Health Care Facilities" grouping. It classifies organizations and non-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 261QB0400X?
Browse the Clinic/Center directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.