Classification codes for a telemedicine platform

This industry comprises establishments of independent mental health practitioners (except physicians) primarily engaged in (1) the diagnosis and treatment of mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and/or (2) the diagnosis and treatment of individual or group social dysfunction brought about by such causes as mental illness, alcohol and substance abuse, physical and emotional trauma, or stress. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. Cross-References.

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (e.g., anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, psychiatry) or surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. Cross-References.

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of Medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (e.g., anesthesiology, oncology, ophthalmology, psychiatry) or surgery. These practitioners operate private or group practices in their own offices (e.g., centers, clinics) or in the facilities of others, such as hospitals or HMO medical centers. Cross-References.

Code 8620 covers the provision of outpatient health services by physicians, dentists, and other health-care professionals in offices, clinics, and similar settings. Activities include medical consultations, examinations, diagnosis, treatment, and dental care, but exclude inpatient hospital services and surgical procedures performed in hospitals.

This class includes: - short- or long-term hospital activities, i.e. medical, diagnostic and treatment activities, of general hospitals (e.g. community and regional hospitals, hospitals of non-profit organisations, university hospitals, military-base and prison hospitals) and specialised hospitals (e.g. mental health and substance abuse hospitals, hospitals for infectious diseases, maternity hospitals, specialised sanatoriums). The activities are chiefly directed to inpatients, are carried out under the direct supervision of medical doctors and include: • services of medical and paramedical staff • services of laboratory and technical facilities, including radiologic and anaesthesiologic services • emergency room services • provision of operating room services, pharmacy services, food and other hospital services • services of family planning centres providing medical treatment such as sterilisation and termination of pregnancy, with accommodation This class excludes: - laboratory testing and inspection of all types of materials and products, except medical, see 71.20 - veterinary activities, see 75.00 - health activities for military personnel in the field, see 84.22 - dental practice activities of a general or specialised nature, e.g. dentistry, endodontic and pediatric dentistry; oral pathology, orthodontic activities, see 86.23 - private consultants' services to inpatients, see 86.2 - medical laboratory testing, see 86.90 - ambulance transport activities, see 86.90

This class includes: - short- or long-term hospital activities, i.e. medical, diagnostic and treatment activities, of general hospitals (e.g. community and regional hospitals, hospitals of non-profit organisations, university hospitals, military-base and prison hospitals) and specialised hospitals (e.g. mental health and substance abuse hospitals, hospitals for infectious diseases, maternity hospitals, specialised sanatoriums). The activities are chiefly directed to inpatients, are carried out under the direct supervision of medical doctors and include: • services of medical and paramedical staff • services of laboratory and technical facilities, including radiologic and anaesthesiologic services • emergency room services • provision of operating room services, pharmacy services, food and other hospital services • services of family planning centres providing medical treatment such as sterilisation and termination of pregnancy, with accommodation This class excludes: - laboratory testing and inspection of all types of materials and products, except medical, see 71.20 - veterinary activities, see 75.00 - health activities for military personnel in the field, see 84.22 - dental practice activities of a general or specialised nature, e.g. dentistry, endodontic and pediatric dentistry; oral pathology, orthodontic activities, see 86.23 - private consultants' services to inpatients, see 86.2 - medical laboratory testing, see 86.90 - ambulance transport activities, see 86.90

Establishments of licensed practitioners having the degree of M.D. and engaged in the practice of general or specialized medicine and surgery. Establishments operating as clinics of physicians are included in this industry. Osteopathic physicians are classified in Industry 8031. Ambulatory surgical centers Anesthesiologists, offices of Clinics of physicians (M.D.) Dermatologists, offices of Freestanding emergency medical (M.D.) centers Gynecologists, offices of Neurologists, offices of Obstetricians, offices of Oculists, offices of Ophthalmologists, offices of Orthopedic physicians, offices of Pathologists (M.D.), offices of Pediatricians, offices of Physicians (M.D.), including specialists: offices and clinics of Plastic surgeons, offices of Primary care medical (M.D.) clinics Psychiatrists, offices of Psychoanalysts, offices of Radiologists, offices of Surgeons (M.D.), offices of Urologists, offices of

Establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of surgical and other medical instruments, apparatus, and equipment; dentist equipment; artificial limbs; operating room and hospital equipment; X-ray machines; and other electromedical equipment and apparatus used by physicians and in hospitals. Also included in this industry are establishments primarily engaged in the wholesale distribution of professional supplies used by medical and dental practitioners. Baths, whirlpool-wholesale Beds, hospital-wholesale Dental equipment-wholesale Dental laboratory equipment-wholesale Dentists'professional supplies-wholesale Diagnostic equipment, medical-wholesale Electromedical equipment-wholesale Hearing aids-wholesale Hospital equipment-wholesale Hospital furniture-wholesale Industrial safety devices: first-aid kits, Face and eye masks-wholesale Laboratory equipment, dental and medical-wholesale Medical equipment-wholesale Medical glass-wholesale Orthopedic equipment-wholesale Patient monitoring equipment-wholesale Physicians'equipment-wholesale Physicians'supplies-wholesale Surgical and medical instruments-wholesale Surgical equipment-wholesale Therapy equipment-wholesale

Establishments primarily engaged in providing hospital, medical, and other health services to subscribers or members in accordance with prearranged agreements or service plans. Generally, these service plans provide benefits to subscribers or members in return for specified subscription charges. The plans may be through a contract under which a participating hospital or physician agrees to render the covered services without charging any additional fees. Other plans provide for partial indemnity and service benefits. Also included in this industry are separate establishments of health maintenance organizations which provide medical insurance. Establishments providing these services through their own facilities or employed physicians are classified in Major Group 80. Dental insurance (providing services by contracts with health Group hospitalization plans Hospital and medical service plans Medical service plans

This class includes: - short- or long-term hospital activities, i.e. medical, diagnostic and treatment activities, of general hospitals (e.g. community and regional hospitals, hospitals of non-profit organisations, university hospitals, military-base and prison hospitals) and specialised hospitals (e.g. mental health and substance abuse hospitals, hospitals for infectious diseases, maternity hospitals, specialised sanatoriums). The activities are chiefly directed to inpatients, are carried out under the direct supervision of medical doctors and include: • services of medical and paramedical staff • services of laboratory and technical facilities, including radiologic and anaesthesiologic services • emergency room services • provision of operating room services, pharmacy services, food and other hospital services • services of family planning centres providing medical treatment such as sterilisation and termination of pregnancy, with accommodation This class excludes: - laboratory testing and inspection of all types of materials and products, except medical, see 71.20 - veterinary activities, see 75.00 - health activities for military personnel in the field, see 84.22 - dental practice activities of a general or specialised nature, e.g. dentistry, endodontic and pediatric dentistry; oral pathology, orthodontic activities, see 86.23 - private consultants' services to inpatients, see 86.2 - medical laboratory testing, see 86.90 - ambulance transport activities, see 86.90

This class includes: - short- or long-term hospital activities, i.e. medical, diagnostic and treatment activities, of general hospitals (e.g. community and regional hospitals, hospitals of non-profit organisations, university hospitals, military-base and prison hospitals) and specialised hospitals (e.g. mental health and substance abuse hospitals, hospitals for infectious diseases, maternity hospitals, specialised sanatoriums). The activities are chiefly directed to inpatients, are carried out under the direct supervision of medical doctors and include: • services of medical and paramedical staff • services of laboratory and technical facilities, including radiologic and anaesthesiologic services • emergency room services • provision of operating room services, pharmacy services, food and other hospital services • services of family planning centres providing medical treatment such as sterilisation and termination of pregnancy, with accommodation This class excludes: - laboratory testing and inspection of all types of materials and products, except medical, see 71.20 - veterinary activities, see 75.00 - health activities for military personnel in the field, see 84.22 - dental practice activities of a general or specialised nature, e.g. dentistry, endodontic and pediatric dentistry; oral pathology, orthodontic activities, see 86.23 - private consultants' services to inpatients, see 86.2 - medical laboratory testing, see 86.90 - ambulance transport activities, see 86.90

This class includes: - activities of Turkish baths, sauna and steam baths, solariums, reducing and slendering salons, massage salons etc. This class excludes: - medical massage and therapy, see 86.90 - activities of health, fitness and body-building clubs and facilities, see 93.13

**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) providing pathology or diagnostic imaging services are included in Class 8520 Pathology and Diagnostic Imaging Services; - (b) operating hospitals are included in Class 8401 Hospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals); - (c) providing services of registered general practice medical practitioners are included in Class 8511 General Practice Medical Services; and - (d) providing non-medical hair restoration services are included in Class 9511 Hairdressing and Beauty Services. **Primary Activities:** - Allergy specialist service - Anaesthetist service - Dermatology service - Ear, nose and throat specialist service - Gynaecology service - Hair transplant service (by registered medical practitioner) - Neurology service - Obstetrics service - Ophthalmology service - Orthopaedic specialist service - Paediatric service - Psychiatry service - Rheumatology service - Specialist medical clinic service - Specialist medical practitioner service n.e.c. - Specialist surgical service - Thoracic specialist service - Urology service

**Exclusions/References:** - Units mainly engaged in - (a) operating hospitals are included in Class 8401 Hospitals (Except Psychiatric Hospitals); and - (b) providing services of specialist medical practitioners are included in Class 8512 Specialist Medical Services. **Primary Activities:** - Flying doctor service - General medical practitioner service - General practice medical clinic service - Rural general medical practice service

Group (Medical Services) within the subdivision 'Medical and Other Health Care Services' under ANZSIC 2006.

This class includes: - short- or long-term hospital activities, i.e. medical, diagnostic and treatment activities, of general hospitals (e.g. community and regional hospitals, hospitals of non-profit organisations, university hospitals, military-base and prison hospitals) and specialised hospitals (e.g. mental health and substance abuse hospitals, hospitals for infectious diseases, maternity hospitals, specialised sanatoriums). The activities are chiefly directed to inpatients, are carried out under the direct supervision of medical doctors and include: • services of medical and paramedical staff • services of laboratory and technical facilities, including radiologic and anaesthesiologic services • emergency room services • provision of operating room services, pharmacy services, food and other hospital services • services of family planning centres providing medical treatment such as sterilisation and termination of pregnancy, with accommodation This class excludes: - laboratory testing and inspection of all types of materials and products, except medical, see 71.20 - veterinary activities, see 75.00 - health activities for military personnel in the field, see 84.22 - dental practice activities of a general or specialised nature, e.g. dentistry, endodontic and pediatric dentistry; oral pathology, orthodontic activities, see 86.23 - private consultants' services to inpatients, see 86.2 - medical laboratory testing, see 86.90 - ambulance transport activities, see 86.90

This class includes: - short- or long-term hospital activities, i.e. medical, diagnostic and treatment activities, of general hospitals (e.g. community and regional hospitals, hospitals of non-profit organisations, university hospitals, military-base and prison hospitals) and specialised hospitals (e.g. mental health and substance abuse hospitals, hospitals for infectious diseases, maternity hospitals, specialised sanatoriums). The activities are chiefly directed to inpatients, are carried out under the direct supervision of medical doctors and include: • services of medical and paramedical staff • services of laboratory and technical facilities, including radiologic and anaesthesiologic services • emergency room services • provision of operating room services, pharmacy services, food and other hospital services • services of family planning centres providing medical treatment such as sterilisation and termination of pregnancy, with accommodation This class excludes: - laboratory testing and inspection of all types of materials and products, except medical, see 71.20 - veterinary activities, see 75.00 - health activities for military personnel in the field, see 84.22 - dental practice activities of a general or specialised nature, e.g. dentistry, endodontic and pediatric dentistry; oral pathology, orthodontic activities, see 86.23 - private consultants' services to inpatients, see 86.2 - medical laboratory testing, see 86.90 - ambulance transport activities, see 86.90

This class includes the provision of residential and personal care services for persons, except the elderly and disabled, who are unable to fully care for themselves or who do not desire to live independently. This class includes: - activities provided on a round-the-clock basis directed to provide social assistance to children and special categories of persons with some limits on ability for self-care, but where medical treatment or education are not important elements: • orphanages • children's boarding homes and hostels • temporary homeless shelters • institutions that take care of unmarried mothers and their children The activities may be carried out by government offices or private organisations. This class excludes: - funding and administration of compulsory social security programmes, see 84.30 - activities of nursing care facilities, see 87.10 - residential care activities for the elderly or disabled, see 87.30 - adoption activities, see 88.99 - short-term shelter activities for disaster victims, see 88.99

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

Provide healthcare services typically performed by a physician, under the supervision of a physician. Conduct complete physicals, provide treatment, and counsel patients. May, in some cases, prescribe medication. Must graduate from an accredited educational program for physician assistants.

All physicians not listed separately.

Generalist medical practitioners (including family and primary care doctors) diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments and maintain general health in humans through application of the principles and procedures of modern medicine. They do not limit their practice to certain disease categories or methods of treatment, and may assume responsibility for the provision of continuing and comprehensive medical care to individuals, families and communities. Tasks include - (a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status; (b) ordering laboratory tests, X-rays and other diagnostic procedures and analysing findings to determine the nature of disorders or illnesses; (c) providing continuing medical care for patients including prescribing, administering, counselling on and monitoring curative treatments and preventive measures; (d) performing surgery and other clinical procedures; (e) advising individuals, families and communities on health, nutrition and lifestyle which aid prevention or treatment of disease and disorders; (f) providing referrals to patients and families for specialized care in hospitals, rehabilitation centres or other types of health care centres; (g) identifying, managing and providing referrals for complications before, during and after childbirth; (h) recording patients’ medical information and history and exchanging information with specialist practitioners and other health workers as required for continuing medical care; (i) reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities to meet legal and professional requirements; (j) conducting research in human health and medical services and disseminating the findings such as through scientific reports; (k) planning and participating in programmes designed to prevent the occurrence and spread of common diseases. Examples of the occupations classified here: - District medical doctor-therapist - Family medical practitioner - General practitioner - Medical doctor (general) - Medical officer (general) - Physician (general) - Primary health care physician - Resident medical officer specializing in general practice Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Psychiatrist - 2212 - Specialist physician - 212 - Surgeon - 2212 - Clinical officer (paramedical) - 2240 - Feldscher - 2240 Notes Occupations included in this unit group require completion of a university-level degree in basic medical education plus postgraduate clinical training or equivalent for competent performance. Medical interns or residents who have completed their university education in basic medical education and are undertaking postgraduate clinical training in general medicine without any area of specialization are included here. Although in some countries ‘general practice’ and 'family medicine' may be considered as medical specializations, these occupations should always be classified here.

Specialist medical practitioners (medical doctors) diagnose, treat and prevent illness, disease, injury and other physical and mental impairments in humans, using specialized testing, diagnostic, medical, surgical, physical and psychiatric techniques through application of the principles and procedures of modern medicine. They specialize in certain disease categories, types of patient or methods of treatment and may conduct medical education and research in their chosen areas of specialization. Tasks include - (a) conducting physical examinations of patients and interviewing them and their families to determine their health status; (b) considering medical information provided by a referring doctor or other health care provider, (c) ordering specialized diagnostic tests to determine the nature of disorders or illnesses; (d) prescribing, administering and monitoring patients’ responses to treatments, medications, anaesthetics, psychotherapies, physical rehabilitation programmes and other preventive and curative measures; (e) performing surgery of a general or specialized nature; (f) managing complications before, during and after childbirth; (g) recording patients’ medical information and exchanging information with other health professionals to ensure the provision of comprehensive care; (h) reporting births, deaths and notifiable diseases to government authorities to meet legal and professional requirements; (i) providing information to patients and families and communities about preventive measures, treatment and care for specific ailments; (j) performing autopsies to determine cause of death; (k) conducting research into specific human disorders and illnesses and preventive or curative methods and disseminating the findings such as through scientific reports; (l) planning and participating in programmes designed to prevent the occurrence and spread of specific diseases. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Anaesthetist - Cardiologist - Emergency medicine specialist - Gynaecologist - Obstetrician - Ophthalmologist - Paediatrician - Pathologist - Preventive medicine specialist - Psychiatrist - Radiation oncologist - Radiologist - Resident medical officer in specialist training - Specialist medical practitioner (public health) - Specialist physician (internal medicine) - Specialist physician (nuclear medicine) - Surgeon Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Biomedical researcher - 2131 - General practitioner - 2211 - Resident medical officer specializing in general practice - 2211 - Dental practitioner - 2261 - Dental surgeon - 2261 - Oral and maxillofacial surgeon - 2261 - Clinical psychologist - 2634 Notes Occupations included in this unit group require completion of a university-level degree in basic medical education plus postgraduate clinical training in a medical specialization (except general practice) or equivalent. Resident medical officers and interns training as specialist practitioners (except general practice) are included here. Although in some countries 'stomatology' may be considered as a medical specialization, stomatologists should be included in Unit group -2261, Dentists. Medical research professionals who participate in biomedical research using living organisms and do not undertake clinical practice are classified in Unit Group 2131: Biologists, Botanists, Zoologists and Related Professionals.

Physicists and astronomers conduct research and improve or develop concepts, theories and operational methods concerning matter, space, time, energy, forces and fields and the interrelationship between these physical phenomena. They apply scientific knowledge relating to physics and astronomy in industrial, medical, military or other fields. Tasks include - (a) conducting research and improving or developing concepts, theories, instrumentation, software and operational methods related to physics and astronomy; (b) conducting experiments, tests and analyses on the structure and properties of matter in fields such as mechanics, thermodynamics, electronics, communications, power generation and distribution, aerodynamics, optics and lasers, remote sensing, medicine, sonics, magnetism and nuclear physics; (c) evaluating results of investigations and experiments and expressing conclusions, mainly using mathematical techniques and models; (d) applying principles, techniques and processes to develop or improve industrial, medical, military and other practical applications of the principles and techniques of physics or astronomy; (e) ensuring the safe and effective delivery of radiation (ionizing and non-ionizing) to patients to achieve a diagnostic or therapeutic result as prescribed by a medical practitioner; (f) ensuring the accurate measurement and characterization of physical quantities used in medical applications; (g) testing, commissioning and evaluating equipment used in applications such as imaging, medical treatment and dosimetry; (h) advising and consulting with medical practitioners and other health care professionals in optimizing the balance between the beneficial and deleterious effects of radiation; (i) observing, analysing and interpreting celestial phenomena and developing methods, numerical models and techniques to extend knowledge of fields such as navigation, satellite communication, space exploration, celestial bodies and cosmic radiation; (j) developing, implementing and maintaining standards and protocols for the measurement of physical phenomena and for the use of nuclear technology in industrial and medical applications; (k) preparing scientific papers and reports. Examples of the occupations classified here: - Astronomer - Medical physicist - Nuclear physicist - Physicist Some related occupations classified elsewhere: - Radiation oncologist - 2212 - Radiologist - 2212 - Specialist physician (nuclear medicine) - 2212 - Radiographer - 3211 Note It should be noted that, while they are appropriately classified in this unit group with other physicists, medical physicists are considered to be an integral part of the health workforce alongside those occupations classified in Sub-major Group 22: Health Professionals and others classified in a number of other unit groups in Major Group 2: Professionals.