Contractor
Taxonomy Code 171W00000X

Level II Classification

• Medicare Specialty Code:

• Medicare Provider Type:

Description:
A contractor is limited to individuals who do construction or mechanical work to modify a patient's environment to accommodate a health condition. Contractors perform projects including, but not limited to, building wheelchair ramps, widening doorways, modifying personal vehicles, and making other improvements for patient access and movement. This code has no relation to a provider's employment status.

View all providers in Contractor taxonomy.

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See also

• 171WH0202X Home Modifications
  A contractor who makes modifications to homes to accommodate a health condition.
• 171WV0202X Vehicle Modifications
  A contractor who makes modifications to private vehicles to accommodate a health condition.

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