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Value Set and Code System Information
| Code System Name | NUCC Provider Codes |
| Value Set Code | PHVS_ProviderCodes_NUCC |
| Value Set Name | Healthcare Provider Taxonomy Code (NUCC) |
| Value Set Version | 5 |
Value Set Concept Details
| Concept Code | 171100000X |
| Preferred Concept Name | Acupuncturist |
| Value Set Concept Status | Published |
| Value Set Concept Status Date | 01/01/2020 |
| Value Set Concept Description | An acupuncturist is a person who performs ancient therapy for alleviation of pain, anesthesia and treatment of some diseases. Acupuncturists use long, fine needles inserted into specific points in order to treat painful conditions or produce anesthesia. |
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Code System Concept Details
| Code System Concept Name | Acupuncturist |
| Code System Concept Status | Published |
| Code System Preferred Concept Name | Other Service Providers |
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