247ZC0005X Clinical Laboratory Director (Non-physician)
- Definition
- An individual who is state-licensed as a clinical laboratory director and meets the qualifications in the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 for non-physicians (non-MD/DO) as defined in the CFR 42 Part 493.1405.
- Classification
- Technician, Pathology
- Specialization
- Clinical Laboratory Director, Non-physician
- Section
- Individual
- Notes
- Source: National Uniform Claim Committee [1/1/2007: new]
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