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.
Illustrative Examples:
Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers and clinics Freestanding trauma centers (except hospitals) Freestanding emergency medical centers and clinics Urgent medical care centers and clinics (except hospitals)
Cross-References. Establishments primarily engaged in--
| Go to: | No change 2002 to 2007 | No change 1997 to 2002 | 2002 Economic Census and other data sources |
| 2007 NAICS | 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS |
Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621493 | 621493 | 621493 | Ambulatory surgical centers and clinics, freestanding |
| 621493 | 621493 | 621493 | Emergency medical centers and clinics, freestanding |
| 621493 | 621493 | 621493 | Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers and clinics |
| 621493 | 621493 | 621493 | Freestanding emergency medical centers and clinics |
| 621493 | 621493 | 621493 | Laser surgery centers, freestanding |
| 621493 | 621493 | 621493 | Trauma centers (except hospitals), freestanding |
| 621493 | 621493 | 621493 | Urgent medical care centers and clinics (except hospitals), freestanding |
