2002 NAICS Definitions
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.
| Go to: | No change 1997 to 2002 | 2002 NAICS to 1987 SIC | 1997 Economic Census | Bridge Between 1997 NAICS and SIC |
| 2002 NAICS | 1997 NAICS | 1987 SIC | Corresponding Index Entries |
|---|---|---|---|
| 621493 | 621493 | 8011 | Ambulatory surgical centers and clinics, freestanding |
| 621493 | 621493 | 8011 | Emergency medical centers and clinics, freestanding |
| 621493 | 621493 | 8011 | Freestanding ambulatory surgical centers and clinics |
| 621493 | 621493 | 8011 | Freestanding emergency medical centers and clinics |
| 621493 | 621493 | 8011 | Laser surgery centers, freestanding |
| 621493 | 621493 | 8011 | Trauma centers (except hospitals), freestanding |
| 621493 | 621493 | 8011 | Urgent medical care centers and clinics (except hospitals), freestanding |
