Taxonomy Codes â Definition and Claims Use. Taxonomy codes are administrative codes set for identifying the provider type and area. of specialization for health care providers. Each taxonomy code is a unique ten. character alphanumeric code that enables providers to identify their specialty at the. claim level.
What is Dermal Piercing? Dermal piercing, also known as microdermal piercing, is a form of body piercing where the dermis, i.e., the layer of skin underneath the epidermis, the outer layer of skin, is punctured or cut in order to place body jewelry. Dermal piercings can be made on almost all skin surfaces of the body.
Dermatoglyphics (from ancient Greek derma=skin, glyph=carving) is the scientific study of fingerprints, lines, mounts, and shapes of hands. Dermatoglyphics refers to the formation of naturally occurring ridges on certain body parts, namely palms, fingers, soles and toes. These are areas where hair usually does not grow and these ridges allow for increased leverage when picking up objects or walking barefoot. The finger prints of both hands are not the same. They do not change size or shape throughout a person's life, except in cases of serious injuries that scar the dermis. As a term, dermatoglyphics is used to distinguish it from the superficially similar pseudoscience of palmistry.