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62 Health Care and Social Assistance

 62 Health Care and Social Assistance

The Sector as a Whole

The Health Care and Social Assistance sector comprises establishments providing health care and social assistance for individuals. The sector includes both health care and social assistance because it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between the boundaries of these two activities. The industries in this sector are arranged on a continuum starting with those establishments providing medical care exclusively, continuing with those providing health care and social assistance, and finally finishing with those providing only social assistance. The services provided by establishments in this sector are delivered by trained professionals. All industries in the sector share this commonality of process, namely, labor inputs of health practitioners or social workers with the requisite expertise. Many of the industries in the sector are defined based on the educational degree held by the practitioners included in the industry.

Excluded from this sector are aerobic classes in Subsector 713, Amusement, Gambling and Recreation Industries and nonmedical diet and weight reducing centers in Subsector 812, Personal and Laundry Services. Although these can be viewed as health services, these services are not typically delivered by health practitioners.

621 Ambulatory Health Care Services

 621 Ambulatory Health Care Services

Industries in the Ambulatory Health Care Services subsector provide health care services directly or indirectly to ambulatory patients and do not usually provide inpatient services. Health practitioners in this subsector provide outpatient services, with the facilities and equipment not usually being the most significant part of the production process.

 6211 Offices of Physicians

 62111 Offices of Physicians

This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) 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.

  • Medical centers primarily engaged in providing emergency medical care for accident or trauma victims and ambulatory surgical centers primarily engaged in providing surgery on an outpatient basis are classified in Industry 62149, Other Outpatient Care Centers;
  • Establishments of oral pathologists are classified in Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists; and
  • Establishments of speech or voice pathologists are classified in Industry 621340, Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists.

     621111 Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists)

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized medicine (except psychiatry or psychoanalysis) 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.

  • Establishments of physicians primarily engaged in the independent practice of psychiatry or psychoanalysis are classified in U.S. Industry 621112, Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists;
  • Freestanding medical centers primarily engaged in providing emergency medical care for accident or catastrophe victims and freestanding ambulatory surgical centers primarily engaged in providing surgery on an outpatient basis are classified in U.S. Industry 621493, Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers;
  • Establishments of oral pathologists are classified in Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists; and
  • Establishments of speech or voice pathologists are classified in Industry 621340, Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    621111621111 Acupuncturists' (MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Allergists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Anesthesiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Cardiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Clinical pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Dermatologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118031Doctors of osteopathy (DOs, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics
    6211116211118031DOs' (doctors of osteopathy, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinic
    6211116211118011Family physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Forensic pathologists' offices
    6211116211118011Gastroenterologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Gynecologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Health screening services in physicians' offices
    6211116211118011Immunologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Internists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011MDs' (medical doctors, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Medical doctors' (MDs, except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Neurologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Neuropathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Obstetricians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Oncologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Ophthalmologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Orthopedic physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Orthopedic surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118031Osteopathic physicians' (except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Otolaryngologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Pathologists' (except oral, speech, voice) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Pathologists', forensic, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Pathologists', neuropathological, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Pathologists', surgical, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Pediatricians' (except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Physicians' (except mental health) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Plastic surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Proctologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Pulmonary specialists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Radiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Surgeons' (except dental) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Surgical pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Urologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211116211118011Walk-in physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

     621112 Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) primarily engaged in the independent practice of psychiatry or psychoanalysis. 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.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6211126211128031Doctors of osteopathy (DOs), mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211126211128031DOs' (doctors of osteopathy), mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211126211128011MDs' (medical doctors), mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211126211128011Medical doctors' (MDs), mental health, offices (e.g. centers, clinics)
    6211126211128011Mental health physicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211126211128011Pediatricians', mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211126211128011Physicians', mental health, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211126211128011Psychiatrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211126211128011Psychoanalysts' (MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6211126211128011Psychotherapists' (MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

     6212 Offices of Dentists

     62121 Offices of Dentists

    See industry description for 621210 below.

     621210 Offices of Dentists

    This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.M.D. (Doctor of dental medicine), D.D.S. (Doctor of dental surgery), or D.D.Sc. (Doctor of dental science) primarily engaged in the independent practice of general or specialized dentistry or dental 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. They can provide either comprehensive preventive, cosmetic, or emergency care, or specialize in a single field of dentistry.

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments known as dental laboratories primarily engaged in making dentures, artificial teeth, and orthodontic appliances to order for dentists are classified U.S. Industry 339116, Dental Laboratories; and
  • Establishments of dental hygienists primarily engaged in cleaning teeth and gums or establishments of denturists primarily engaged in taking impressions for and fitting dentures are classified in U.S. Industry 621399, Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6212106212108021DDSs' (doctors of dental surgery) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Dental surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Dentists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021DMDs' (doctors of dental medicine) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Doctors of dental medicine (DMDs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Doctors of dental surgery (DDSs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Endodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Family dentists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Oral and maxillofacial surgeons' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Oral pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Orthodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Pathologists', oral, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Periodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Prosthodontists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6212106212108021Surgeons', dental, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

     6213 Offices of Other Health Practitioners

    This industry group comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians and dentists).

     62131 Offices of Chiropractors

    See industry description for 621310 below.

     621310 Offices of Chiropractors

    This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.C. (Doctor of chiropractic) primarily engaged in the independent practice of chiropractic. These practitioners provide diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of neuromusculoskeletal and related disorders through the manipulation and adjustment of the spinal column and extremities, and 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.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6213106213108041Chiropractors' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213106213108041DCs' (doctors of chiropractic) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213106213108041Doctors of chiropractic (DCs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

     62132 Offices of Optometrists

    See industry description for 621320 below.

     621320 Offices of Optometrists

    This industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of O.D. (Doctor of optometry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of optometry. These practitioners provide eye examinations to determine visual acuity or the presence of vision problems and to prescribe eyeglasses, contact lenses, and eye exercises. They 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, and may also provide the same service as opticians, such as selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses.

    Cross-References.

  • Opticians primarily engaged in selling and fitting prescription eyeglasses and contact lenses--are classified in Industry 446130, Optical Goods Stores; and
  • Physicians primarily engaged in the independent practice of ophthalmology--are classified in U.S. Industry 621111, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists).
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6213206213208042Doctors of optometry (ODs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213206213208042ODs' (doctors of optometry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213206213208042Optometrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

     62133 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

    See industry description for 621330 below.

     621330 Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians)

    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. Establishments of psychiatrists, psychoanalysts, and psychotherapists having the degree of M.D. (Doctor of medicine) or D.O. (Doctor of osteopathy) are classified in U.S. Industry 621112, Offices of Physicians, Mental Health Specialists.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6213306213308049Clinical psychologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213306213308049Doctors of psychology offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213306213308049Psychoanalysts' (except MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213306213308049Psychologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics), clinical
    6213306213308049Psychotherapists' (except MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213306213308049Social workers' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

     62134 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

    See industry description for 621340 below.

     621340 Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

    This industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners primarily engaged in one of the following: (1) administering medically prescribed physical therapy treatment for patients suffering from injuries or muscle, nerve, joint, and bone disease; (2) planning and administering educational, recreational, and social activities designed to help patients or individuals with disabilities, regain physical or mental functioning or to adapt to their disabilities; and (3) diagnosing and treating speech, language, or hearing problems. 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.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6213406213408049Art therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Audiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Dance therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Exercise physiologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Hearing testing services by offices of audiologists
    6213406213408049Industrial therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Music therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Occupational therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Pathologists', speech or voice, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Physical equestrian therapist offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Physical therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Physical therapy offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Physical-integration practitioners' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Physiotherapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Recreational (e.g., art, dance, music) therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinic
    6213406213408049Speech clinicians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Speech defect clinics
    6213406213408049Speech pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Speech therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Sports physical therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213406213408049Voice pathologists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

     62139 Offices of All Other Health Practitioners

    This industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians; dentists; chiropractors; optometrists; mental health specialists; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; and audiologists). 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. Establishments primarily engaged in--

     621391 Offices of Podiatrists

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments of health practitioners having the degree of D.P. (Doctor of podiatry) primarily engaged in the independent practice of podiatry. These practitioners diagnose and treat diseases and deformities of the foot and 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.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6213916213918043Doctors of podiatry (DPs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213916213918043DPs' (doctors of podiatry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213916213918043Foot specialists' (podiatry) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213916213918043Podiatrists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213916213918043Popopediatricians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

     621399 Offices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments of independent health practitioners (except physicians; dentists; chiropractors; optometrists; mental health specialists; physical, occupational, and speech therapists; audiologists; and podiatrists). 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. Establishments primarily engaged in--

    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6213996213998049Acupuncturists' (except MDs or DOs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Christian Science practitioners' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Dental hygienists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Denturists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Dietitians' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Herbalists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Home nursing services, private practice
    6213996213998049Homeopaths' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Hypnotherapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Inhalation therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Licensed practical nurses' (LPNs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049LPNs' (licensed practical nurses) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Manual-arts therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Massage therapists' offices
    6213996213998049Midwives' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Naturopaths' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Nurses', licensed practical or registered, offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Nutritionists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Paramedics' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Physicians' assistants' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049Practical nurses' offices (e.g., centers, clinics), licensed
    6213996213998049Registered nurses' (RNs) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998093Respiratory therapists' offices (e.g., centers, clinics)
    6213996213998049RNs' (registered nurses) offices (e.g., centers, clinics)

     6214 Outpatient Care Centers

     62141 Family Planning Centers

    See industry description for 621410 below.

     621410 Family Planning Centers

    This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing a range of family planning services on an outpatient basis, such as contraceptive services, genetic and prenatal counseling, voluntary sterilization, and therapeutic and medically indicated termination of pregnancy.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6214106214108093Abortion clinics
    6214106214108093Birth control clinics
    6214106214108099Childbirth preparation classes
    6214106214108093Counseling services, family planning
    6214106214108093Family planning centers
    6214106214108093Family planning counseling services
    6214106214108093Fertility clinics
    6214106214108093Pregnancy counseling centers
    6214106214108093Reproductive health services centers

     62142 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

    See industry description for 621420 below.

     621420 Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers

    This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing outpatient services related to the diagnosis and treatment of mental health disorders and alcohol and other substance abuse. These establishments generally treat patients who do not require inpatient treatment. They may provide a counseling staff and information regarding a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues and/or refer patients to more extensive treatment programs, if necessary.

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments known and licensed as hospitals primarily engaged in the inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses with an emphasis on medical treatment and monitoring are classified in Industry 622210, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals; and
  • Establishments primarily engaged in the inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illness with an emphasis on residential care and counseling rather than medical treatment are classified in Industry 623220, Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6214206214208093Alcoholism treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
    6214206214208093Detoxification centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
    6214206214208093Drug addiction treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
    6214206214208093Mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
    6214206214208093Outpatient mental health centers and clinics (except hospitals)
    6214206214208093Outpatient treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals) for substance abuse (
    6214206214208093Outpatient treatment centers and clinics for alcoholism
    6214206214208093Outpatient treatment centers and clinics for drug addiction
    6214206214208093Psychiatric centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient
    6214206214208093Substance abuse treatment centers and clinics (except hospitals), outpatient

     62149 Other Outpatient Care Centers

    This industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care (except family planning centers and outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers). Centers or clinics of health practitioners with different degrees from more than one industry practicing within the same establishment (i.e., Doctor of medicine and Doctor of dental medicine) are included in this industry.

    Cross-References.

  • Physician walk-in centers are classified in Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians;
  • Centers and clinics of health practitioners from the same industry primarily engaged in the independent practice of their profession are classified in Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians; Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists; and Industry Group 6213 Practitioners;
  • Family planning centers are classified in Industry 621410, Family Planning Centers;
  • Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers are classified in Industry 621420, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers;
  • HMO establishments (except those providing health care services) primarily engaged in underwriting health and medical insurance policies are classified in Industry 52411, Direct Life, Health, and Medical Insurance Carriers; and
  • Establishments known and licensed as hospitals that also perform ambulatory surgery and emergency room services are classified in Subsector 622, Hospitals.

     621491 HMO Medical Centers

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments with physicians and other medical staff primarily engaged in providing a range of outpatient medical services to the health maintenance organization (HMO) subscribers with a focus generally on primary health care. These establishments are owned by the HMO. Included in this industry are HMO establishments that both provide health care services and underwrite health and medical insurance policies.

    Cross-References.

  • Health practitioners or health practitioner groups contracting to provide their services to subscribers of prepaid health plans are classified in Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians; Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists; and Industry Group 6213 Health Practitioners; and
  • HMO establishments (except those providing health care services) primarily engaged in underwriting and administering health and medical insurance policies are classified in U.S. Industry 524114, Direct Health and Medical Insurance Carriers.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6214916214918011Group hospitalization plans providing health care services
    6214916214918011Health maintenance organization (HMO) medical centers and clinics
    6214916214918011HMO (health maintenance organization) medical centers and clinics

     621492 Kidney Dialysis Centers

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing outpatient kidney or renal dialysis services.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6214926214928092Dialysis centers and clinics
    6214926214928092Hemodialysis centers and clinics
    6214926214928092Kidney dialysis centers and clinics
    6214926214928092Renal dialysis centers and clinics

     621493 Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments with physicians and other medical staff primarily engaged in (1) providing surgical services (e.g., orthoscopic and cataract surgery) on an outpatient basis or (2) providing emergency care services (e.g., setting broken bones, treating lacerations, or tending to patients suffering injuries as a result of accidents, trauma, or medical conditions necessitating immediate medical care) on an outpatient basis. Outpatient surgical establishments have specialized facilities, such as operating and recovery rooms, and specialized equipment, such as anesthetic or X-ray equipment.

    Cross-References.

  • Physician walk-in centers are classified in U.S. Industry 621111, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists); and
  • Establishments known and licensed as hospitals that also perform ambulatory surgery and emergency room services are classified in Subsector 622, Hospitals.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6214936214938011Ambulatory surgical centers and clinics, freestanding
    6214936214938011Emergency medical centers and clinics, freestanding
    6214936214938011Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers and clinics
    6214936214938011Freestanding emergency medical centers and clinics
    6214936214938011Laser surgery centers, freestanding
    6214936214938011Trauma centers (except hospitals), freestanding
    6214936214938011Urgent medical care centers and clinics (except hospitals), freestanding

     621498 All Other Outpatient Care Centers

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments with medical staff primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care (except family planning centers, outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers, HMO medical centers, kidney dialysis centers, and freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers). Centers or clinics of health practitioners with different degrees from more than one industry practicing within the same establishment (i.e., Doctor of medicine and Doctor of dental medicine) are included in this industry.

    Cross-References.

  • Physician walk-in centers are classified in U.S. Industry 621111, Offices of Physicians (except Mental Health Specialists);
  • Centers and clinics of health practitioners from the same industry primarily engaged in the independent practice of their profession are classified in Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians; Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists; and Industry Group 6213 Health Practitioners;
  • Family planning centers are classified in Industry 621410, Family Planning Centers;
  • Outpatient mental health and substance abuse centers are classified in Industry 621420, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers;
  • HMO medical centers are classified in U.S. Industry 621491, HMO Medical Centers;
  • Dialysis centers are classified in U.S. Industry 621492, Kidney Dialysis Centers; and
  • Freestanding ambulatory surgical and emergency centers are classified in U.S. Industry 621493, Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6214986214988093Biofeedback centers and clinics, outpatient
    6214986214988093Clinics/centers of health practitioners from more than one industry practicing wi
    6214986214988093Clinics/centers of health practitioners with multi-industry degrees
    6214986214988093Community health centers and clinics, outpatient
    6214986214988093Infusion therapy centers and clinics, outpatient
    6214986214988093Pain therapy centers and clinics, outpatient
    6214986214988093Sleep disorder centers and clinics, outpatient

     6215 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

     62151 Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories

    This industry comprises establishments known as medical and diagnostic laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis and diagnostic imaging, generally to the medical profession or to the patient on referral from a health practitioner.

    Cross-References. Establishments, such as dental, optical, and orthopedic laboratories, primarily engaged in providing the following activities to the medical profession, respectively: making dentures, artificial teeth, and orthodontic appliances to prescription; grinding of lenses to prescription; and making orthopedic or prosthetic appliances to prescription are classified in Industry 33911, Medical Equipment and Supplies Manufacturing.

     621511 Medical Laboratories

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as medical laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services, including body fluid analysis, generally to the medical profession or to the patient on referral from a health practitioner.

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments known as dental laboratories primarily engaged in making dentures, artificial teeth, and orthodontic appliances to prescription are classified in U.S. Industry 339116, Dental Laboratories;
  • Establishments known as optical laboratories primarily engaged in grinding of lenses to prescription are classified in U.S. Industry 339115, Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing; and
  • Establishments known as orthopedic laboratories primarily engaged in making orthopedic or prosthetic appliances to prescription are classified in U.S. Industry 339113, Surgical Appliance and Supplies Manufacturing.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6215116215118071Bacteriological laboratories, diagnostic
    6215116215118071Bacteriological laboratories, medical
    6215116215118071Biological laboratories, diagnostic
    6215116215118071Blood analysis laboratories
    6215116215118071Cytology health laboratories
    6215116215118071DNA testing laboratories
    6215116215118071Forensic laboratories, medical
    6215116215118071Genetic testing laboratories
    6215116215118071Laboratories, medical (except radiological, X-ray)
    6215116215118071Laboratory testing services, medical (except radiological, X-ray)
    6215116215118071Medical laboratories (except radiological, X-ray)
    6215116215118071Medical pathology laboratories
    6215116215118071Mycology health laboratories
    6215116215118071Parasitology health laboratories
    6215116215118071Pathological analysis laboratories
    6215116215118071Pathology laboratories, medical
    6215116215118071Testing laboratories, medical
    6215116215118071Toxicology health laboratories
    6215116215118071Urinalysis laboratories

     621512 Diagnostic Imaging Centers

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments known as diagnostic imaging centers primarily engaged in producing images of the patient generally on referral from a health practitioner.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6215126215128071CAT (computerized axial tomography) scanner centers
    6215126215128071Computer tomography (CT-SCAN) centers
    6215126215128071CT-SCAN (computer tomography) centers
    6215126215128071Dental X-ray laboratories
    6215126215128071Diagnostic imaging centers (medical)
    6215126215128071Laboratories, dental X-ray
    6215126215128071Laboratories, medical radiological or X-ray
    6215126215128071Laboratory testing services, medical radiological or X-ray
    6215126215128071Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) centers
    6215126215128071Mammogram (i.e., breast imaging) centers
    6215126215128071Medical laboratories, radiological or X-ray
    6215126215128071Medical radiological laboratories
    6215126215128071Medical X-ray laboratories
    6215126215128071Mobile breast imaging centers
    6215126215128071Mobile X-ray facilities (medical)
    6215126215128071MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) centers
    6215126215128071Position emission tomography (PET) scanner centers
    6215126215128071Radiological laboratories, medical
    6215126215128071Radiological laboratory services, medical
    6215126215128071Single photon emission computerized tomography (SPECT) centers
    6215126215128071Ultrasound imaging centers
    6215126215128071X-ray laboratories, medical or dental

     6216 Home Health Care Services

     62161 Home Health Care Services

    See industry description for 621610 below.

     621610 Home Health Care Services

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing skilled nursing services in the home, along with a range of the following: personal care services; homemaker and companion services; physical therapy; medical social services; medications; medical equipment and supplies; counseling; 24-hour home care; occupation and vocational therapy; dietary and nutritional services; speech therapy; audiology; and high-tech care, such as intravenous therapy.

    Cross-References.

  • In-home health services provided by establishments of health practitioners and others primarily engaged in the independent practice of their profession are classified in Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians; Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists; and Industry Group 6213, Offices of Other Health Practitioners; and U.S. Industry Ambulatory Health Care Services; and
  • Establishments primarily engaged in renting or leasing products for home health care are classified in U.S. Industry 532291, Home Health Equipment Rental.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6216106216108082Home care of elderly, medical
    6216106216108082Home health agencies
    6216106216108082Home health care agencies
    6216106216108082Home nursing services (except private practices)
    6216106216108082Hospice care services, in home
    6216106216108082Nurse associations, visiting
    6216106216108082Nursing agencies, primarily providing home nursing services
    6216106216108082Visiting nurse associations

     6219 Other Ambulatory Health Care Services

    This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical laboratories and diagnostic imaging centers; and home health care providers).

     62191 Ambulance Services

    See industry description for 621910 below.

     621910 Ambulance Services

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care. These services are often provided during a medical emergency but are not restricted to emergencies. The vehicles are equipped with lifesaving equipment operated by medically trained personnel.

    Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in providing transportation of the disabled or elderly (without medical care) are classified in U.S. Industry 485991, Special Needs Transportation.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6219106219104522Air ambulance services
    6219106219104119Ambulance services, air or ground
    6219106219104119Emergency medical transportation services, air or ground
    6219106219104522Rescue services, air
    6219106219104119Rescue services, medical

     62199 All Other Ambulatory Health Care Services

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except office physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical and diagnostic laboratories; home health care providers; and ambulances).

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of medicine are classified in Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of dentistry are classified in Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of health care (except offices of physicians and dentists) are classified in Industry Group 6213, Offices of Other Health Practitioners;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care services are classified in Industry Group 6214, Outpatient Care Centers;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing home health care services are classified in Industry 621610, Home Health Care Services;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care are classified in Industry 621910, Ambulance Services; and
  • Establishments known as medical and diagnostic laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services are classified in Industry 62151, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories.

     621991 Blood and Organ Banks

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in collecting, storing, and distributing blood and blood products and storing and distributing body organs.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6219916219918099Blood banks
    6219916219918099Blood donor stations
    6219916219918099Eye banks
    6219916219918099Organ banks, body
    6219916219918099Organ donor centers, body
    6219916219918099Placenta banks
    6219916219918099Plasmapheresis centers
    6219916219918099Sperm banks, human

     621999 All Other Miscellaneous Ambulatory Health Care Services

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing ambulatory health care services (except offices of physicians, dentists, and other health practitioners; outpatient care centers; medical and diagnostic laboratories; home health care providers; ambulances; and blood and organ banks).

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of medicine are classified in Industry 62111, Offices of Physicians;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of dentistry are classified in Industry 621210, Offices of Dentists;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in the independent practice of health care (except offices of physicians and dentists) are classified in Industry Group 6213, Offices of Other Health Practitioners;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing general or specialized outpatient care services are classified in Industry Group 6214, Outpatient Care Centers;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing home health care services are classified in Industry 621610, Home Health Care Services;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in the transportation of patients by ground or air, along with medical care are classified in Industry 621910, Ambulance Services;
  • Establishments known as medical and diagnostic laboratories primarily engaged in providing analytic or diagnostic services are classified in Industry 62151, Medical and Diagnostic Laboratories; and
  • Blood and organ banks are classified in U.S. Industry 621991, Blood and Organ Banks.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6219996219998099Blood pressure screening facilities
    6219996219998099Blood pressure screening services
    6219996219998099Health screening services (except by offices of health practitioners)
    6219996219998099Hearing testing services (except by offices of audiologists)
    6219996219998099Pacemaker monitoring services
    6219996219998099Physical fitness evaluation services (except by offices of health practitioners)
    6219996219998099Smoking cessation programs
    6219996219998099Stop smoking clinics

    622 Hospitals

     622 Hospitals

    Industries in the Hospitals subsector provide medical, diagnostic, and treatment services that include physician, nursing, and other health services to inpatients and the specialized accommodation services required by inpatients. Hospitals may also provide outpatient services as a secondary activity. Establishments in the Hospitals subsector provide inpatient health services, many of which can only be provided using the specialized facilities and equipment that form a significant and integral part of the production process.

     6221 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

     62211 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

    See industry description for 622110 below.

     622110 General Medical and Surgical Hospitals

    This industry comprises establishments known and licensed as general medical and surgical hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment (both surgical and nonsurgical) to inpatients with any of a wide variety of medical conditions. These establishments maintain inpatient beds and provide patients with food services that meet their nutritional requirements. These hospitals have an organized staff of physicians and other medical staff to provide patient care services. These establishments usually provide other services, such as outpatient services, anatomical pathology services, diagnostic X-ray services, clinical laboratory services, operating room services for a variety of procedures, and pharmacy services.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6221106221108069Children's hospitals, general
    6221106221108062General medical and surgical hospitals
    6221106221108062Hospitals, general medical and surgical
    6221106221108069Hospitals, general pediatric
    6221106221108062Osteopathic hospitals

     6222 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

     62221 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

    See industry description for 622210 below.

     622210 Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals

    This industry comprises establishments known and licensed as psychiatric and substance abuse hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic, medical treatment, and monitoring services for inpatients who suffer from mental illness or substance abuse disorders. The treatment often requires an extended stay in the hospital. These establishments maintain inpatient beds and provide patients with food services that meet their nutritional requirements. They have an organized staff of physicians and other medical staff to provide patient care services. Psychiatric, psychological, and social work services are available at the facility. These hospitals usually provide other services, such as outpatient services, clinical laboratory services, diagnostic X-ray services, and electroencephalograph services.

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses on an exclusively outpatient basis are classified in Industry 621420, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers;
  • Establishments referred to as hospitals but are primarily engaged in providing inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illness with the emphasis on counseling rather than medical treatment are classified in Industry 623220, Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities; and
  • Establishments referred to as hospitals but are primarily engaged in providing residential care for persons diagnosed with mental retardation are classified in Industry 623210, Residential Mental Retardation Facilities.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6222106222108069Alcoholism rehabilitation hospitals
    6222106222108063Children's hospitals, psychiatric or substance abuse
    6222106222108069Detoxification hospitals
    6222106222108069Drug addiction rehabilitation hospitals
    6222106222108069Hospitals for alcoholics
    6222106222108069Hospitals, addiction
    6222106222108063Hospitals, mental (except mental retardation)
    6222106222108063Hospitals, psychiatric (except convalescent)
    6222106222108063Hospitals, psychiatric pediatric
    6222106222108069Hospitals, substance abuse
    6222106222108063Mental (except mental retardation) hospitals
    6222106222108063Mental health hospitals
    6222106222108063Psychiatric hospitals (except convalescent)
    6222106222108069Rehabilitation hospitals, alcoholism and drug addiction

     6223 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals

     62231 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals

    See industry description for 622310 below.

     622310 Specialty (except Psychiatric and Substance Abuse) Hospitals

    This industry consists of establishments known and licensed as specialty hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and medical treatment to inpatients with a specific type of disease or medical condition (except psychiatric or substance abuse). Hospitals providing long-term care for the chronically ill and hospitals providing rehabilitation, restorative, and adjustive services to physically challenged or disabled people are included in this industry. These establishments maintain inpatient beds and provide patients with food services that meet their nutritional requirements. They have an organized staff of physicians and other medical staff to provide patient care services. These hospitals may provide other services, such as outpatient services, diagnostic X-ray services, clinical laboratory services, operating room services, physical therapy services, educational and vocational services, and psychological and social work services.

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments known and licensed as hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and therapeutic inpatient services for a variety of medical conditions, both surgical and nonsurgical, are classified in Industry 622110, General Medical and Surgical Hospitals; and
  • Establishments known and licensed as hospitals primarily engaged in providing diagnostic and treatment services for inpatients with psychiatric or substance abuse illnesses are classified in Industry 622210, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals.
  • Establishments referred to as hospitals but are primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing and rehabilitative services to persons requiring convalescence are classified in Industry 623110, Nursing Care Facilities;
  • Establishments referred to as hospitals but are primarily engaged in providing residential care of persons diagnosed with mental retardation are classified in Industry 623210, Residential Mental Retardation Facilities; and
  • Establishments referred to as hospitals but are primarily engaged in providing inpatient treatment for mental health and substance abuse illnesses with the emphasis on counseling rather than medical treatment are classified in Industry 623220, Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6223106223108069Cancer hospitals
    6223106223108069Children's hospitals, specialty (except psychiatric, substance abuse)
    6223106223108069Chronic disease hospitals
    6223106223108069Extended care hospitals (except mental, substance abuse)
    6223106223108069Eye, ear, nose, and throat hospitals
    6223106223108069Hospitals, specialty (except psychiatric, substance abuse)
    6223106223108069Leprosy hospitals
    6223106223108069Maternity hospitals
    6223106223108069Neurological hospitals
    6223106223108069Obstetrical hospital
    6223106223108069Orthopedic hospitals
    6223106223108069Physical rehabilitation hospitals
    6223106223108069Rehabilitation hospitals (except alcoholism, drug addiction)
    6223106223108069Tuberculosis and other respiratory illness hospitals

    623 Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

     623 Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

    Industries in the Nursing and Residential Care Facilities subsector provide residential care combined with either nursing, supervisory, or other types of care as required by the residents. In this subsector, the facilities are a significant part of the production process and the care provided is a mix of health and social services with the health services being largely some level of nursing services.

     6231 Nursing Care Facilities

     62311 Nursing Care Facilities

    See industry description for 623110 below.

     623110 Nursing Care Facilities

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing and rehabilitative services. The care is generally provided for an extended period of time to individuals requiring nursing care. These establishments have a permanent core staff of registered or licensed practical nurses who, along with other staff, provide nursing and continuous personal care services.

    Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6231106231108051Convalescent homes or convalescent hospitals (except psychiatric)
    6231106231108059Group homes for the disabled with nursing care
    6231106231108052Homes for the aged with nursing care
    6231106231108051Homes for the elderly with nursing care
    6231106231108059Hospices, inpatient care
    623110623110 Nursing care facilities
    6231106231108052Nursing homes
    6231106231108059Rest homes with nursing care
    6231106231108052Retirement homes with nursing care
    6231106231108051Skilled nursing facilities

     6232 Residential Mental Retardation, Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

    This industry group comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care (but not licensed hospital care) to people with mental retardation, mental illness, or substance abuse problems.

     62321 Residential Mental Retardation Facilities

    See industry description for 623210 below.

     623210 Residential Mental Retardation Facilities

    This industry comprises establishments (e.g., group homes, hospitals, intermediate care facilities) primarily engaged in providing residential care services for persons diagnosed with mental retardation. These facilities may provide some health care, though the focus is room, board, protective supervision, and counseling.

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses with an emphasis on counseling rather than medical treatment are classified in Industry 623220, Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses on an exclusively outpatient basis are classified in Industry 621420, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers; and
  • Establishments known and licensed as hospitals primarily engaged in providing inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses with an emphasis on medical treatment and monitoring are classified in Industry 622210, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6232106232108361Group homes, mental retardation
    6232106232108059Homes with or without health care, mental retardation
    6232106232108051Hospitals, mental retardation
    6232106232108052Intermediate care facilities, mental retardation
    6232106232108052Mental retardation intermediate care facilities
    6232106232108051Mental retardation facilities (e.g., homes, hospitals, intermediate care faciliti
    6232106232108361Mental retardation homes
    6232106232108051Mental retardation hospitals

     62322 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

    See industry description for 623220 below.

     623220 Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care and treatment for patients with mental health and substance abuse illnesses. These establishments provide room, board, supervision, and counseling services. Although medical services may be available at these establishments, they are incidental to the counseling, mental rehabilitation, and support services offered. These establishments generally provide a wide range of social services in addition to counseling.

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses on an exclusively outpatient basis are classified in Industry 621420, Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care for persons diagnosed with mental retardation are classified in Industry 623210, Residential Mental Retardation Facilities; and
  • Establishments known and licensed as hospitals primarily engaged in providing inpatient treatment of mental health and substance abuse illnesses with an emphasis on medical treatment and monitoring are classified in Industry 622210, Psychiatric and Substance Abuse Hospitals.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6232206232208361Alcoholism rehabilitation facilities (except licensed hospitals), residential
    6232206232208361Convalescent homes or hospitals for psychiatric patients
    6232206232208361Drug addiction rehabilitation facilities (except licensed hospitals), residential
    6232206232208361Halfway houses for patients with mental health illnesses
    6232206232208361Halfway houses, substance abuse (e.g., alcoholism, drug addiction)
    6232206232208361Homes for emotionally disturbed adults or children
    6232206232208361Homes, psychiatric convalescent
    6232206232208361Hospitals, psychiatric convalescent
    6232206232208361Mental health facilities, residential
    6232206232208361Mental health halfway houses
    6232206232208361Psychiatric convalescent homes or hospitals
    6232206232208361Residential group homes for the emotionally disturbed
    6232206232208361Substance abuse (i.e., alcoholism, drug addiction) halfway houses
    6232206232208361Substance abuse facilities, residential

     6233 Community Care Facilities for the Elderly

     62331 Community Care Facilities for the Elderly

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential and personal care services for (1) the elderly and other persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and/or (2) the elderly and other persons who do not desire to live independently. The care typically includes room, board, supervision, and assistance in daily living, such as housekeeping services. In some instances these establishments provide skilled nursing care for residents in separate on-site facilities.

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing and rehabilitative services are classified in Industry 623110, Nursing Care Facilities; and
  • Apartment or condominium complexes where people live independently in rented housing units are classified in Industry 531110, Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings.

     623311 Continuing Care Retirement Communities

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing a range of residential and personal care services with on-site nursing care facilities for (1) the elderly and other persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and/or (2) the elderly and other persons who do not desire to live independently. Individuals live in a variety of residential settings with meals, housekeeping, social, leisure, and other services available to assist residents in daily living. Assisted-living facilities with on-site nursing care facilities are included in this industry.

    Cross-References.

  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing and rehabilitative services are classified in Industry 623110, Nursing Care Facilities;
  • Assisted-living facilities without on-site nursing care facilities are classified in U.S. Industry 623312, Homes for the Elderly; and
  • Apartment or condominium complexes where people live independently in rented housing units are classified in Industry 531110, Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    623311623311 Assisted-living facilities with on-site nursing facilities
    623311623311 Continuing care retirement communities
    623311623311 Retirement communities, continuing care

     623312 Homes for the Elderly

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential and personal care services (i.e., without on-site nursing care facilities) for (1) the elderly or other persons who are unable to fully care for themselves and/or (2) the elderly or other persons who do not desire to live independently. The care typically includes room, board, supervision, and assistance in daily living, such as housekeeping services.

    Cross-References.

  • Assisted-living facilities with on-site nursing care facilities are classified in U.S. Industry 623311, Continuing Care Retirement Communities;
  • Homes for the elderly with nursing care or rest homes with nursing care are classified in Industry 623110, Nursing Care Facilities; and
  • Apartment or condominium complexes where people live independently in rented or owned housing units are classified in Industry 531110, Lessors of Residential Buildings and Dwellings.
    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6233126233128361Assisted-living facilities without on-site nursing care facilities
    6233126233128361Homes for the aged without nursing care
    6233126233128361Homes for the elderly without nursing care
    6233126233128361Old age homes without nursing care
    6233126233128361Old soldiers' homes without nursing care
    6233126233128361Rest homes without nursing care
    6233126233128361Retirement homes without nursing care
    6233126233128361Senior citizens' homes without nursing care

     6239 Other Residential Care Facilities

    This industry group comprises establishments of residential care facilities (except residential mental retardation, mental health, and substance abuse facilities and community care facilities for the elderly).

     62399 Other Residential Care Facilities

    See industry description for 623990 below.

     623990 Other Residential Care Facilities

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing residential care (except residential mental retardation facilities, residential health and substance abuse facilities, continuing care retirement communities, and homes for the elderly). These establishments also provide supervision and personal care services.

    Cross-References.

  • Residential mental retardation facilities are classified in Industry 623210, Residential Mental Retardation Facilities;
  • Continuing care retirement communities are classified in U.S. Industry 623311, Continuing Care Retirement Communities;
  • Residential mental health and substance abuse facilities are classified in 623220, Residential Mental Health and Substance Abuse Facilities;
  • Homes for the elderly without nursing care are classified in U.S. Industry 623312, Homes for the Elderly;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing inpatient nursing and rehabilitative services are classified in Industry 623110, Nursing Care Facilities;
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing temporary shelter are classified in U.S. Industry 624221, Temporary Shelters; and
  • Correctional camps are classified in Industry 922140, Correctional Institutions.
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    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6239906239908361Boot camps for delinquent youth
    6239906239908361Boys' and girls' residential facilities (e.g., homes, ranches, villages)
    6239906239908361Camps, boot or disciplinary (except correctional), for delinquent youth
    6239906239908361Child group foster homes
    6239906239908361Children's villages
    6239906239908361Delinquent youth halfway group homes
    6239906239908361Disabled group homes without nursing care
    6239906239908361Disciplinary camps for delinquent youth
    6239906239908361Group foster homes for children
    6239906239908361Group homes for the disabled without nursing care
    6239906239908361Group homes for the hearing impaired
    6239906239908361Group homes for the visually impaired
    6239906239908361Halfway group homes for delinquents and ex-offenders
    6239906239908361Homes for children with health care incidental
    6239906239908361Homes for unwed mothers
    6239906239908361Juvenile halfway group homes
    6239906239908361Orphanages

    624 Social Assistance

     624 Social Assistance

    Industries in the Social Assistance subsector provide a wide variety of social assistance services directly to their clients. These services do not include residential or accommodation services, except on a short stay basis.

     6241 Individual and Family Services

     62411 Child and Youth Services

    See industry description for 624110 below.

     624110 Child and Youth Services

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nonresidential social assistance services for children and youth. These establishments provide for the welfare of children in such areas as adoption and foster care, drug prevention, life skills training, and positive social development.

    Cross-References.

  • Youth recreational centers are classified in Industry 713940, Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers;
  • Youth recreational sports teams and leagues are classified in Industry 713990, All Other Amusement and Recreation Industries;
  • Scouting organizations are classified in Industry 813410, Civic and Social Organizations; and
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing day care services for children are classified in Industry 624410, Child Day Care Services.
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    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6241106241108322Adoption agencies
    6241106241108322Adoption services, child
    6241106241108322Aid to families with dependent children (AFDC)
    6241106241108322Child guidance agencies
    6241106241108322Child welfare services
    6241106241108322Community centers (except recreational only), youth
    6241106241108322Foster care placement agencies
    6241106241108322Foster home placement services
    6241106241108322Self-help organizations, youth
    6241106241108322Teen outreach services
    6241106241108322Youth centers (except recreational only)
    6241106241108322Youth guidance organizations
    6241106241108322Youth self-help organizations

     62412 Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

    See industry description for 624120 below.

     624120 Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nonresidential social assistance services to improve the quality of life for the elderly, persons diagnosed with mental retardation, or persons with disabilities. These establishments provide for the welfare of these of individuals in such areas as day care, nonmedical home care or homemaker services, social activities, group support, and companionship.

    Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

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    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6241206241208322Activity centers for disabled persons, the elderly, and persons diagnosed with me
    6241206241208322Centers, senior citizens'
    6241206241208322Community centers (except recreational only), adult
    6241206241208322Companion services for disabled persons, the elderly, and persons diagnosed with
    6241206241208322Day care centers for disabled persons, the elderly, and persons diagnosed with me
    6241206241208322Day care centers, adult
    6241206241208322Disability support groups
    6241206241208322Home care of elderly, non-medical
    6241206241208322Homemaker's service for elderly or disabled persons, non-medical
    6241206241208322Self-help organizations for disabled persons, the elderly, and persons diagnosed
    6241206241208322Senior citizens activity centers
    6241206241208322Senior citizens centers

     62419 Other Individual and Family Services

    See industry description for 624190 below.

     624190 Other Individual and Family Services

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing nonresidential individual and family social assistance services (except those specifically directed toward children, the elderly, persons diagnosed with mental retardation, or persons with disabilities).

    Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--

    No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6241906241908322Alcoholism and drug addiction self-help organizations
    6241906241908322Alcoholism counseling (except medical treatment), nonresidential
    6241906241908322Alcoholism self-help organizations
    6241906241908322Community action service agencies
    6241906241908322Counseling services
    6241906241908322Crisis intervention centers
    6241906241908322Drug addiction self-help organizations
    6241906241908322Exoffender rehabilitation agencies
    6241906241908322Exoffender self-help organizations
    6241906241908322Family social service agencies
    6241906241908322Family welfare services
    6241906241908322Hotline centers
    6241906241908322Individual and family social services, multi-purpose
    6241906241908322Marriage counseling services (except by offices of mental health practitioners)
    6241906241908322Mediation, social service, family, agencies
    6241906241908322Multiservice centers, neighborhood
    6241906241908322Offender self-help organizations
    6241906241908322Parenting support services
    6241906241908322Private parole offices
    6241906241908322Private probation offices
    6241906241908322Rape crisis centers
    6241906241908322Referral services for personal and social problems
    6241906241908322Rehabilitation agencies for offenders
    6241906241908322Self-help organizations (except for disabled persons, the elderly, persons diagno
    6241906241908322Social service agencies, family
    6241906241908322Social service centers, multipurpose
    6241906241908322Suicide crisis centers
    6241906241908322Support group services
    6241906241908322Telephone counseling services
    6241906241908322Travelers' aid centers
    6241906241908322Welfare service centers, multi-program

     6242 Community Food and Housing, and Emergency and Other Relief Services

     62421 Community Food Services

    See industry description for 624210 below.

     624210 Community Food Services

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in the collection, preparation, and delivery of food for the needy. Establishments in this industry may also distribute clothing and blankets to the poor. These establishments may prepare and deliver meals to persons who by reason of age, disability, or illness are unable to prepare meals for themselves; collect and distribute salvageable or donated food; or prepare and provide meals at fixed or mobile locations. Food banks, meal delivery programs, and soup kitchens are included in this industry.
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    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6242106242108322Community meals, social services
    6242106242108322Food banks
    6242106242108322Meal delivery programs
    6242106242108322Mobile soup kitchens
    6242106242108322Soup kitchens

     62422 Community Housing Services

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following community housing services: (1) short term emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse; (2) temporary residential shelter for the homeless, runaway youths, and patients and families caught in medical crises; (3) transitional housing for low-income individuals and families; (4) volunteer construction or repair of low cost housing, in partnership with the homeowner who may assist in construction or repair work; and (5) repair of homes for elderly or disabled homeowners. These establishments may operate their own shelter; or may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels; or may require a low-cost mortgage or work (sweat) equity.

    Cross-References. Central offices of government housing programs are classified in Industry 925110, Administration of Housing Programs.

     624221 Temporary Shelters

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing (1) short term emergency shelter for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, or child abuse and/or (2) temporary residential shelter for homeless individuals or families, runaway youth, and patients and families caught in medical crises. These establishments may operate their own shelters or may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels.

    Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in providing emergency shelter for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts are classified in Industry 624230, Emergency and Other Relief Services.
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    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6242216242218322Battered women's shelters
    6242216242218322Emergency shelters (except for victims of domestic or international disasters or
    6242216242218322Homeless shelters
    6242216242218322Runaway youth shelters
    6242216242218322Shelters (except for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts)
    6242216242218322Shelters, battered women's
    6242216242218322Shelters, homeless
    6242216242218322Shelters, runaway youth
    6242216242218322Shelters, temporary (e.g., battered women's, homeless, runaway youth)
    6242216242218322Temporary housing for families of medical patients
    6242216242218322Temporary shelters (e.g., battered women's, homeless, runaway youth)
    6242216242218322Women's shelters, battered

     624229 Other Community Housing Services

    This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing one or more of the following community housing services: (1) transitional housing to low-income individuals and families; (2) volunteer construction or repair of low-cost housing, in partnership with the homeowner who may assist in the construction or repair work; and (3) the repair of homes for elderly or disabled homeowners. These establishments may subsidize housing using existing homes, apartments, hotels, or motels or may require a low-cost mortgage or sweat equity. These establishments may also provide low-income families with furniture and household supplies.

    Cross-References. Central offices of government housing programs are classified in Industry 925110, Administration of Housing Programs.
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    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6242296242298322Energy assistance programs
    6242296242298322Home construction organizations, work (sweat) equity
    6242296242298322Housing assistance agencies
    6242296242298322Housing repair organizations, volunteer
    6242296242298322Transitional housing agencies
    6242296242298322Volunteer housing repair organizations
    6242296242298322Work (sweat) equity home construction organizations

     62423 Emergency and Other Relief Services

    See industry description for 624230 below.

     624230 Emergency and Other Relief Services

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing food, shelter, clothing, medical relief, resettlement, and counseling to victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts (e.g., wars).
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    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6242306242308322Disaster relief services
    6242306242308322Emergency relief services
    6242306242308322Emergency shelters for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflict
    6242306242308322Immigrant resettlement services
    6242306242308322Refugee settlement services
    6242306242308322Relief services, disaster
    6242306242308322Relief services, emergency
    6242306242308322Shelters for victims of domestic or international disasters or conflicts, emergen

     6243 Vocational Rehabilitation Services

     62431 Vocational Rehabilitation Services

    See industry description for 624310 below.

     624310 Vocational Rehabilitation Services

    This industry comprises (1) establishments primarily engaged in providing vocational rehabilitation or habilitation services, such as job counseling, job training, and work experience, to unemployed and underemployed persons, persons with disabilities, and persons who have a job market disadvantage because of lack of education, job skill, or experience and (2) establishments primarily engaged in providing training and employment to persons with disabilities. Vocational rehabilitation job training facilities (except schools) and sheltered workshops (i.e., work experience centers) are included in this industry.

    Cross-References.

  • Schools (except high schools) primarily engaged in providing vocational training are classified in Industry 61151, Technical and Trade Schools;
  • Vocational high schools are classified in Industry 611110, Elementary and Secondary Schools; and
  • Establishments primarily engaged in providing career and vocational counseling (except rehabilitative) are classified in Industry 611710, Educational Support Services.

    • No change 1997 to 2002 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC 1997Economic Census Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC
    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6243106243108331Habilitation job counseling and training, vocational
    6243106243108331Job counseling, vocational rehabilitation or habilitation
    6243106243108331Job training, vocational rehabilitation or habilitation
    6243106243108331Rehabilitation job counseling and training, vocational
    6243106243108331Sheltered workshops (i.e., work experience centers)
    6243106243108331Vocational habilitation job counseling
    6243106243108331Vocational habilitation job training facilities (except schools)
    6243106243108331Vocational rehabilitation agencies
    6243106243108331Vocational rehabilitation job counseling
    6243106243108331Vocational rehabilitation job training facilities (except schools)
    6243106243108331Vocational rehabilitation or habilitation services (e.g., job counseling, job tra
    6243106243108331Work experience centers (i.e., sheltered workshops)
    6243106243108331Workshops for persons with disabilities

     6244 Child Day Care Services

     62441 Child Day Care Services

    See industry description for 624410 below.

     624410 Child Day Care Services

    This industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in providing day care of infants or children. These establishments generally care for preschool children, but may care for older children when they are not in school and may also offer prekindergarten educational programs.

    Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in offering kindergarten educational programs are classified in Industry 611110, Elementary and Secondary Schools.
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    2002
    NAICS    		1997
    NAICS    		1987
    SIC    		Corresponding Index Entries
    6244106244108351Babysitting services in provider's own home, child day care
    6244106244108351Babysitting services, child day care
    6244106244108351Child day care centers
    6244106244108351Child day care services
    6244106244108351Child day care services in provider's own home
    6244106244108351Child day care, before or after school, separate from schools
    6244106244108351Day care centers, child or infant
    6244106244108351Day care services, child or infant
    6244106244108351Group day care centers, child or infant
    6244106244108351Head start programs, separate from schools
    6244106244108351Infant day care centers
    6244106244108351Infant day care services
    6244106244108351Nursery schools
    6244106244108351Pre-kindergarten centers (except part of elementary school system)
    6244106244108351Preschool centers