315D00000X — Inpatient Hospice
315D00000X is the NUCC provider taxonomy code for Inpatient Hospice (organizations). 295 providers in our latest NPPES snapshot list it as their primary taxonomy.
| Taxonomy code | 315D00000X |
|---|---|
| Display name | Inpatient Hospice |
| Grouping | Nursing & Custodial Care Facilities |
| Classification | Hospice, Inpatient |
| Section | Non-Individual |
| Directory | Hospice, Inpatient provider directory |
Definition
A provider organization, or distinct part of the organization, which renders an interdisciplinary program providing palliative care, chiefly medical relief of pain and supporting services, which addresses the emotional, social, financial, and legal needs of terminally ill patients and their families where an institutional care environment is required for the patient.
Definition from the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code set.
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Frequently asked questions
What does taxonomy code 315D00000X mean?
315D00000X is the NUCC Health Care Provider Taxonomy code for Inpatient Hospice in the "Nursing & Custodial 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 315D00000X?
Browse the Hospice, Inpatient directory, or use the NPI search and filter by state.
Source: CMS NPPES (public data). Snapshot 2026-07-09.