Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal), laparoscopic

Appendix removal or Appendectomy, laparoscopic

Abdominal wall hernia, laparoscopic or open - Initial, Incarcerated/Strangulated, <3 cm

Carpal Tunnel Release

Total Shoulder Replacement / Arthroplasty

Total Knee Replacement / Arthroplasty

Total Hip Replacement / Arthroplasty

ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) Reconstruction

Rotator cuff repair - open

Tibia-fibular joint (syndesomosis) repair

Olecranon fraacture repair

Open treatment of acromioclavicular dislocation, acute or chronic; with fascial graft

Repair of talus fracture

Biceps tendon repair - proximal

Open osteochondral autograft, talus

Fibula fracture repair

Tarsometatarsal joint dislocation repair, open

Midtarsal / tarsometatarsal multiple fusion w/ osteotomy

Elbow - radical resection of capsule, tissue, and bone and contracture release

Shoulder arthroscopy - capsulorrhaphy

Arthroscopic Ankle arthrodesis / fusion

Shoulder arthroscop - SLAP lesion repair

FHL or FDL tendon transfer to heel or midfoot or peroneal tendon switch/transfer

Metatarsal fracture repair, open

Repair of calcaneal fracture

Shoulder arthroscopy - biceps tenodesis

Repair of trimalleolar fracture with posterior fragment

Arthroscopic repair of large OCD, Talar fracture

Repair of medial malleolus fracture

Midtarsal, navicular-cuneiform fusion w/ tendon advancement

Tibial osteotomy

Achilles repair, secondary

Abdominal wall hernia, laparoscopic or open - Initial, Reducible, >10 cm

Midtarsal or tarsometatarsal multiple or transverse fusion

Arthroscopy Subtalar joint with synovectomy

Kidner procedure

Knee arthroscopy - osteochondral autograft

Repair of trimalleolar fracture

Flexor tendon repair, leg, secondary, Secondary repair of posterior tibial tendon, +/- graft

Patella repair for dislocation

Cotton osteotomy

Autograft larger than button or dowel

Tendon repair - elbow or upper arm

Navicular bone fracture repair, open

Repair of interosseous ligament of wrist, typically involving a graft.

Abdominal wall hernia, laparoscopic or open - Recurrent, Reducible, 3-10 cm

Repair of navicular, cuboid, or cuneiform fracture

Extensor tendon repair, leg, primary

Removal of tendon for graft

Achilles tendon repair

Achilles repair, primary with graft

Cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal) and cholangiogram, laparoscopic

Abdominal wall hernia, laparoscopic or open - Initial, Reducible, 3-10 cm

Abdominal wall hernia, laparoscopic or open - Initial, Incarcerated/Strangulated, 3-10 cm

Secondary repair ankle ligament, Deltoid or Spring Ligament reconstruction

Primary repair ankle ligaments, multiple

Patella tendon repair

Parathyroidectomy or exploration of parathyroid

Quadriceps tendon repair

Hernia Repair Inguinal or groin with Mesh, recurrent - Laparoscopic

Thyroidectomy - complete

Extensor tendon repair, leg, secondary

Hernia repair Inguinal or groin,recurrent and incarcerated - Open

Anterior or Posterior calcaneal osteotomy (ie., Evans or slide)

Abdominal wall hernia, laparoscopic or open - Recurrent, Incarcerated/Strangulated, <3 cm

Hernia Repair Inguinal or groin with Mesh - Laparoscopic

Primary repair ankle ligament, ATF

Thyroidectomy - unilateral

Tonsillectomy, age under 12

Application of uniplane external fixator

Midtarsal or tarsometatarsal fusion, single joint

1st MTPJ arthrodesis

Autogenic bone graft (dowel or button graft)

Excision bone spur, tibia

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion head except scalp, 2.1-3.0 cm

Injection - Tendon, ligament, trigger finger, or cyst

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion trunk/arms/legs, 2.1-3.0 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, 2.1-3.0 cm

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, age under 12

Excision bone spur, fibula

Hernia repair Inguinal or groin , recurrent and reducible - Open

Arthroscopic debridement of OCD

Arthroscopy Subtalar joint with debridement

Hernia repair Inguinal or groin , incarcerated - Open

Elbow capsule release - open

Excision of tarsal coalition

Hernia, repair Inguinal or groin - Open

Shoulder arthroscopy - Mumford procedure (clavicle resection)

Arthroscopy Ankle with extensive debridement

Arthrotomy, ankle, with synovectomy

Gastrocnemius recession, lengthening of calf muscle

Partial removal of olecranon

Flexor tendon repair - finger

Arthroscopy Ankle with limited debridement

Repair dislocating peroneal tendons

Repair 1st toe fracture

Arthroscopic removal of foreign body or loose body of ankle

Tenolysis, flexor or extensor, leg, multiple

Clavicle resection

Interposition Arthoplasty

Collateral ligament repair - finger

Shoulder arthroscopy - extensive debridement

Abdominal wall hernia, laparoscopic or open - Recurrent, Reducible, <3 cm

Arthroscopy Ankle with partial synovectomy

Lengthening or shortening of tendon, leg or ankle

Fibular osteotomy

Endoscopic Plantar fasciotomy

Shoulder arthroscop - limited debridement

Repair lesser toe fracture

Tenolysis, flexor or extensor, leg, single

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion trunk/arms/legs, 1.1-2.0 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, 1.1-2.0 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion head except scalp, 1.1-2.0 cm

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, trunk, extremities - intermediate, <2.5 cm total

Incision and drainage, perianal abscess or infection, superficial

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion trunk/arms/legs, 0.6-1 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, 0.6-1 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion head except scalp, 0.6-1 cm

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, neck, trunk, extremities - simple, >30 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, simple, 12.6-20 cm total

Finger amputation

Knee arthroscopy -meniscus repair

Acromionectomy or Neer shoulder decompression

Bone spur or cyst - olecranon or radius

Flexor tendon repair - wrist

Abdominal wall hernia, laparoscopic or open - Initial, Reducible, <3 cm

Hammertoe repair

Elbow exploration - foreign body or biopsy

Flexor tendon repair, leg, primary, Primary repair of posterior tibial tendon

Plantar fasciotomy

Sesamoidectomy

Partial excision of heel/calcaneus for spur

Elbow tenotomy - open for epicondylitis or golfers and tennis elbow

Fasciotomy, foot or toes

Metacarpal fracture repair, open fixation

finger fracture reduction

Extensor tendon repair - wrist

Distal radius fracture repair, closed pinning

Ostectomy for Haglunds deformity of heel

Knee arthroscopy - articular cartilage shaving

Knee arthroscopy - lysis of adhesions

Elbow arthroscopy - limited debridement

Hemorrhoid removal, internal dearterilization with US guidance, 2 or more

Bone cyst excision - tibia or fibula

Knee arthroscopy - meniscus resection, medial and lateral

Breast lumpectomy (tumor)

Add'l Laminectomy Level

Anal fistulectomy, intersphincteric (LIFT procedure)

Knee arthroscopy - lateral release

Knee arthroscopy - removal of foreign body

Knee arthroscopy - meniscus resection, medial or lateral

Lymph node biopsy - deep axilla, open

Cataract Surgery

Dupuytren's contracture release

Anal fistulectomy, subcutaneous

Knee arthroscopy - synovectomy

Elbow arthroscopy

Tonsillectomy and adenoidectomy, age 12 or over

Adenoidectomy, secondary; over 12

Anal Fissurectomy, possible sphincterotomy

Hemorrhoid removal, multiple internal and external

Metacarpophalangeal dislocation manipulation and pin

Adenoidectomy, secondary; under 12

Incision and drainage of ischiorectal or intramural abscess or infection w/ fistulectomy or fistulotomy

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion head except scalp, 1.1-2.0 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion trunk/arms/legs, <0.5 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, <0.5 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion head except scalp, <0.5 cm

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, neck, trunk, extremities - simple, 20.1-30 cm total

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion trunk/arms/legs, 1.1-2.0 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, 0.6-1 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, 1.1-2.0 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion head except scalp, 0.6-1 cm

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, neck, trunk, extremities - simple, 12.6-20 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, simple, 7.6-12.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, simple, >30 cm total

lymph node biopsy - superficial, open

Incision and drainage of intramural, intramuscular, or submucosal abscess or infection, transanal

Upper blepheroplasty with excessive skin

Metatarsal fracture repair, closed pin

Knee arthroscopy

Hemorrhoid removal, single internal and external

IV port placement (chemo or other infusion)

Brow Ptosis

Extensor tendon repair - finger

Tonsillectomy, age 12 or over

Breast mass removal (benign)

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from pelvis and hip > 3 cm

Pilonidal Cyst Excision--complicated

Knee abscess incision and drainage

Lateral Tarsal Strip

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from Neck or anterior chest > 3 cm

Ulnar nerve anterior transposition

Tarsal tunnel release

Hardware removal - deep

Removal of multiple external benign growth or skin tags of anus

Mortons neuroma removal

nerve plasty or lysis or transposition and decompression of foot or toe

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from abdominal wall > 3 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion head except scalp, >4.0 cm

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from pelvis and hip < 3 cm

Upper blepheroplasty

Ganglion cyste excision - wrist (volar)

Removal of external fixator under anesthesia

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from thigh or knee > 3 cm

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from leg or ankle > 3 cm

Amputation - Toe

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from upper arm and elbow > 3 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion head except scalp, >4.0 cm

Percutaneous tenotomy, multiple tendons, same toe

Hidradenitis excision - axilla, complex repair

Hidradenitis excision - inguinal, complex repair

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, >4.0 cm

Adenoidectomy only, primary, age 12 or over

Removal of foreign body, complicated

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from foot > 1.5 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, >4.0 cm

Synovectomy, extensor tendon of wrist

Forearm or wrist mass removal - less than 3 cm, deep tissue

Removal of foreign body, deep

Distal radius fracture reduction, closed

Synovectomy - finger

Adenoidectomy only, primary, age under 12

Hand or finger mass removal - deep, large

Hidradenitis excision - axilla, simple repair

Hidradenitis excision - inguinal, simple repair

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from back or flank > 3 cm

Pilonidal Cyst Excision--Simple

Skin cut or Laceration repair neck, hands, feet - intermediate, >30 cm total

Hand or finger mass removal - deep, small

Median or other nerve decompression

Posterior Lumbar Fusion

Artificial Disc Insertion, Cervical 1st lvl

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion trunk/arms/legs, 0.6-1 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion head except scalp, <0.5 cm

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, neck, trunk, extremities - simple, 7.6-12.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, simple, 5.1-7.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, simple, 20.1-30 cm total

Cervical Fusion w/Decompression

Partial Shoulder Replacement / Arthroplasty

Partial Knee Replacement / Arthroplasty

Partial Hip Replacement / Arthroplasty

Abscess or infection incision and drainage, simple/single

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion trunk/arms/legs, <0.5 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, <0.5 cm

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, neck, trunk, extremities - simple, 2.6-7.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, simple, <2.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, simple, 2.6-5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, trunk, extremities - intermediate, >30 cm total

Ear tubes, general anesthesia

Hand or finger mass removal - superficial

Wrist extensor tendon release - De Quervain's

Thigh or knee mass removal - less than 3 cm, deep tissue

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from hand > 1.5 cm

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from back or flank < 3 cm

Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess or infection (separate procedure)

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from shoulder area > 3 cm

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from forearm and wrist > 3 cm

Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of finger

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from Neck or anterior chest < 3 cm

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from Face or scalp > 2 cm

Ganglion cyste excision - wrist

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from abdominal wall < 3 cm

Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule, hand or finger

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion head except scalp, 3.1-4.0 cm

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from shoulder area < 3 cm

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from upper arm and elbow < 3 cm

Trigger finger relase

Add'l Redo Decompression

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from forearm and wrist < 3 cm

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from leg or ankle < 3 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion trunk/arms/legs, >4.0 cm

Shoulder manipulation under anesthesia

Knee manipulation under anesthesia

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, 3.1-4.0 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion head except scalp, 3.1-4.0 cm

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from foot < 1.5 cm

Colonoscopy; removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by hot biopsy forceps

Colonoscopy; removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion trunk/arms/legs, >4.0 cm

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, 3.1-4.0 cm

Removal of single external benign growth or tag of anus

Liver biopsy

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion trunk/arms/legs, 3.1-4.0 cm

Colonoscopy; biopsy, single or multiple

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; biopsy; single or multiple

Yag Caprulotomy

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, intermediate, >30 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair eyelids/nose/ears/lips, complex, 2.6-7.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair neck, hands, feet - intermediate, 20.1-30 cm total

Clavicle fracture repair with bone graft - for non-union

Total hysterectomy, 250 g or less, and tubes/ovaries - Laparoscopic

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, neck, trunk, extremities - simple, <2.5 cm total

Application of multiplane external fixator

Pantalar fusion

Add'l Cervical Fusion Level

Transpedicular Decompression, Lumbar

Artificial Disc Insertion, Cervical, addl lvl

Arthroscopy Subtalar joint with arthrodesis / fusion

ACL (Anterior cruciate ligament) Reconstruction with allograft

Redo Lumbar Decompression

Lumbar Laminectomy Decompression

Repair of bimalleolar fracture

Lumbar Discectomy Decompression

Distal radius fracture, open with fixation - complex

Ankle arthrodesis / fusion

Arthrodesis / fusion, distal tibial-fibular syndesmosis

Triple Arthrodesis of Rearfoot

Distal radius fracture, open with fixation - moderate

Subtalar Arthrodesis

Distal radius fracture, open with fixation - simple

Clavicle fracture repair

Shoulder arthroscopy - rotator cuff repair

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, trunk, extremities - intermediate, 20.1-30 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, intermediate, 20.1-30 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair hands/feet/neck/axillae/forehead/chin/cheek, complex, 2.6-7.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair eyelids/nose/ears/lips, complex, 1-2.5 cm total

Removal or Excision of subcutaneous mass from Face or scalp < 2 cm

Colonoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

Colonoscopy; removal of foreign body(s)

Colonoscopy; directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

Esophagogastroduodenoscopy; with removal of foreign body(s)

Skin cut or Laceration repair neck, hands, feet - intermediate, 12.6-20 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp/arms/legs, complex, 2.6-7.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp/arms/legs, complex, 1-2.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, intermediate, 12.6-20 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair neck, hands, feet - intermediate, 7.6-12.5 cm total

Skin - Removal or Excision malignant lesion trunk/arms/legs, 3.1-4.0 cm

Skin cut or Laceration repair trunk, complex, 2.6-7.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, trunk, extremities - intermediate, 12.6-20 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair hands/feet/neck/axillae/forehead/chin/cheek, complex, 1-2.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair trunk, complex, 1-2.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, intermediate, 7.6-12.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, intermediate, 5.1-7.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, trunk, extremities - intermediate, 7.6-12.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, intermediate, 2.6-5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair neck, hands, feet - intermediate, 2.6-7.5 cm total

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion head except scalp, 2.1-3.0 cm

Skin cut or Laceration repair scalp, trunk, extremities - intermediate, 2.6-7.5 cm total

Skin cut or Laceration repair head except scalp, intermediate, <2.5 cm total

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion scalp/neck/hands/feet, 2.1-3.0 cm

Skin cut or Laceration repair neck, hands, feet - intermediate, <2.5 cm total

Skin - Removal or Excision benign lesion trunk/arms/legs, 2.1-3.0 cm