Procedure code directory

Page 2 of 14, in code order. Codes 15852 to 33225.

• 15852Dressing change under anesthesia$26.22
• 15853Removal of sutures or staples$11.48
• 15860Injection of agent into vein to assess blood flow of skin graft or flap$53.69
• 16020Dressing change or removal of burn tissue, less than 5% of total body surface$70.59
• 17000Destruction of precancer skin growth, 1 growth$49.72
• 17003Destruction of precancer skin growth, 2-14 growths$6.16
• 17004Destruction of precancer skin growth, 15 or more growths$159.79
• 17106Destruction of birthmark, less than 10.0 sq cm$346.13
• 17107Destruction of birthmark, 10.0-50.0 sq cm$450.14
• 17108Destruction of birthmark, more than 50.0 sq cm$622.98
• 17110Destruction of skin growth, 1-14 growths$103.02
• 17111Destruction of skin growth, 15 or more growths$124.75
• 17250Application of chemical to stop tissue regrowth in wound$51.54
• 17260Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.5 cm or less$73.83
• 17261Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 0.6-1.0 cm$117.97
• 17262Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1.1-2.0 cm$148.27
• 17263Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 2.1-3.0 cm$169.10
• 17264Destruction of cancer skin growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 3.1-4.0 cm$177.65
• 17270Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.5 cm or less$99.23
• 17271Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 0.6-1.0 cm$126.74
• 17272Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1.1-2.0 cm$154.94
• 17273Destruction of cancer skin growth of scalp, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 2.1-3.0 cm$177.31
• 17280Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.5 cm or less$100.61
• 17281Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 0.6-1.0 cm$143.74
• 17282Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 1.1-2.0 cm$172.77
• 17283Destruction of cancer skin growth of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, or mouth, 2.1-3.0 cm$211.66
• 17311Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, 1-5 tissue blocks$569.13
• 17312Removal and microscopic exam of growth of head, neck, hands, feet, or genitals, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks$398.30
• 17313Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, 1-5 tissue blocks$572.12
• 17314Removal and microscopic exam of growth of trunk, arms, or legs, each additional stage, 1-5 tissue blocks$395.35
• 17315Removal and microscopic exam of growth, each additional block after 5 tissue blocks$74.20
• 17360Chemical treatment of acne$123.75
• 19081Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using x-ray with needle, first growth$288.07
• 19083Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using ultrasound, first growth$269.45
• 19085Biopsy of breast and placement of locating device using mri, first growth$425.90
• 19125Removal of growth of breast identified by x-ray marker, first growth$580.83
• 19281Placement of locating device in breast using imaging guidance, first growth$120.17
• 19285Placement of locating device in breast using ultrasound guidance, first growth$123.36
• 19301Partial removal of breast$655.12
• 19303Simple complete removal of breast$1046.29
• 20206Needle biopsy of muscle$63.35
• 20225Deep biopsy of bone using needle or trocar$167.34
• 20245Biopsy of deep bone$250.74
• 20526Injection of carpal tunnel$88.67
• 20527Injection of medication into palm$76.06
• 20550Injection into tendon or ligament$50.46
• 20551Injection into tendon at attachment to bone or muscle$41.92
• 20552Injection of trigger points, 1-2 muscles$44.76
• 20553Injection of trigger points, 3 or more muscles$52.41
• 20600Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint$47.60
• 20604Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from small joint using ultrasound guidance$75.96
• 20605Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint$50.73
• 20606Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from medium joint using ultrasound guidance$85.99
• 20610Aspiration and/or injection of fluid from large joint$65.03
• 20611Aspiration and/or injection of fluid large joint using ultrasound guidance$101.93
• 20612Aspiration and/or injection of cyst of tendon$59.89
• 20680Removal of deep implant from bone$686.12
• 20900Harvest of graft from small bone$707.38
• 20902Harvest of graft from large bone$280.05
• 20931Graft of donor bone to spine$106.13
• 20937Harvest of bone fragment for spine bone graft$122.40
• 20939Aspiration of bone marrow for spine bone graft$60.92
• 20985Computer-assisted surgery for muscle and bone procedure$132.15
• 21085Impression and custom preparation of oral surgical splint$649.17
• 21110Application and removal of dental fixation device$809.89
• 21210Repair of nasal or cheek bone with bone graft$1597.67
• 21215Repair of lower jaw bone with bone graft$3862.32
• 21235Obtaining ear cartilage for grafting$700.87
• 22214Incision or removal of lower spine bone segment$586.26
• 22216Incision or removal of spine bone segment, each additional segment$276.84
• 22310Closed treatment of broken spine bone with cast or brace$306.78
• 22513Treatment of broken middle spine bone with placement of stabilizing device using imaging guidance$2432.63
• 22514Treatment of broken lower spine bone with placement of stabilizing device$2517.60
• 22515Treatment of broken spine bone with stabilizing device, each additional segment$1212.70
• 22551Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, 1 disc$1377.46
• 22552Fusion of upper spine bone with removal of disc and release of spinal cord or nerve, each additional disc$268.72
• 22558Fusion of lower spine bone through abdomen with partial removal of disc$707.92
• 22585Fusion of spine bones through front of body with partial removal of disc, each additional disc$215.15
• 22600Fusion of spine in neck by posterior approach$850.43
• 22610Fusion of spine in upper back$673.40
• 22612Fusion of spine in lower back$1477.10
• 22614Fusion of additional segment of spine$284.08
• 22630Fusion of lower spine bone and partial removal of spine bone or disc through back, 1 disc$1109.53
• 22633Fusion of spine in lower back with partial removal of spine bone and disc$1195.61
• 22634Fusion of additional segment of spine with partial removal of spine bone and disc$335.52
• 22830Exploration of spine fusion$310.27
• 22840Placement of stabilizing device to back of 1 spine bone in neck$513.09
• 22842Placement of stabilizing device to back, 3-6 spine bone segments$533.80
• 22843Placement of stabilizing device to back, 7-12 spine bone segments$660.26
• 22845Placement of stabilizing device to front, 2-3 spine bone segments$497.22
• 22846Placement of stabilizing device to front, 4-7 spine bone segments$530.39
• 22848Insertion of instrumentation to pelvic bones$275.32
• 22853Insertion of cage or mesh device to spine bone and disc space during spine fusion$172.21
• 22854Insertion of cage or mesh device in disc space during spine fusion$220.52
• 23120Partial removal of collar bone$351.83
• 23350Injection of contrast for imaging of shoulder joint$135.99
• 23395Relocation of one muscle of shoulder or upper arm$517.85
• 23405Incision of shoulder tendon$343.69
• 23412Repair of chronic torn shoulder rotator cuff$1115.32
• 23430Anchoring of biceps tendon$852.08
• 23472Prosthetic repair of shoulder joint, total shoulder$1950.90
• 23600Closed treatment of broken top of upper arm bone$335.02
• 24301Relocation of muscle or tendon of upper arm or elbow$449.06
• 25000Incision or the tendon covering on the top side of the wrist$377.65
• 25020Incision of tissue of forearm and/or wrist muscle compartment on one side of the forearm to relieve pressure, without re$704.69
• 25115Extensive removal of growth of soft tissue structures in palm side of wrist$656.34
• 25210Removal of wrist bone$449.80
• 25290Incision of tendon of forearm and/or wrist, open procedure$384.26
• 25310Relocation of tendon of forearm and/or wrist$466.60
• 25447Removal of bone joints between wrist and fingers$787.28
• 25600Closed treatment of broken forearm (radius) bone at the wrist area on the thumb side of the wrist without manipulation$353.35
• 25609Treatment of 3 or more broken lower forearm bone pieces on thumb side inside wrist joint with placement of stabilizing d$2445.40
• 26040Release of tissue of palm$400.49
• 26055Incision of tendon covering of finger$401.31
• 26123Removal of connective tissue of palm and release of finger, first digit$1185.14
• 26145Repair of tendon, finger, and/or palm of hand$426.62
• 26160Removal of growth of tendon finger or hand$494.74
• 26341Manipulation of finger for connective tissue release following enzyme injection$103.38
• 26440Release of tendon of palm or finger$470.62
• 26442Release of tendon of palm and finger$866.49
• 26480Transfer of tendon to back of hand$784.15
• 27093Injection of contrast for imaging of hip joint$216.38
• 27095Injection of contrast for imaging of hip under anesthesia$162.03
• 27096Injection of anesthetic or steroid into joint between lower spine and hip bone using imaging guidance$149.42
• 27130Replacement of thigh bone and hip joint with prosthesis$1465.84
• 27134Revision of thigh bone and hip joint prosthesis$1465.89
• 27236Treatment of upper end of broken thigh bone with placement of stabilizing device or prosthetic replacement$983.38
• 27245Treatment of broken neck of thigh bone with bone implant$1034.24
• 27279Fusion of pelvic joint using imaging guidance$5445.92
• 27280Fusion of sacroiliac joint between spine and pelvis with bone graft, open procedure$1317.55
• 27335Incision of knee joint with removal of cartilage of front and back of knee$266.74
• 27369Injection of contrast for imaging of knee joint$182.46
• 27394Lengthening of multiple hamstring tendons in leg$355.97
• 27446Replacement of knee joint on side of knee$2647.88
• 27447Replacement of knee joint, both sides of knee$1513.55
• 27457Incision or partial removal of upper portion of lower leg bone to repair deformity, after bone growth completed$286.11
• 27486Revision of component of total knee joint prosthesis$1025.80
• 27487Revision of thigh and lower leg bone components of total knee joint prosthesis$1314.21
• 27570Manipulation of knee joint under anesthesia$494.87
• 27687Lengthening of calf muscle$290.73
• 27702Reconstruction of ankle joint with prosthesis$1162.59
• 27786Closed treatment of broken outside lower leg bone at ankle$322.63
• 28001Drainage of fluid filled sac in foot$152.09
• 28010Repair of toe tendon$172.46
• 28011Repair of multiple toe tendons$242.02
• 28122Partial removal of foot or heel bone$383.33
• 28124Partial removal of toe bone$323.10
• 28232Incision to lengthen toe tendon$235.84
• 28234Incision to release foot tendon$200.33
• 28270Incision of joint capsule of foot and toe$344.55
• 28272Incision of toe joint capsule$247.81
• 28285Correction of toe joint deformity$553.86
• 28299Correction of bunion with 2 areas of realignment$1890.67
• 28308Incision or partial removal of foot bone (other than big toe) to straighten toe$512.83
• 28313Reconstruction of soft tissue angular deformity of toe$363.15
• 28470Closed treatment of broken bone in forefoot or midfoot$212.63
• 28750Fusion of big toe at joint with foot$1913.38
• 28820Amputation of toe at joint between forefoot and toes$187.19
• 29075Application of elbow to finger cast$84.06
• 29085Application of hand and lower forearm cast$92.63
• 29125Application of nonmoveable forearm to hand splint$61.34
• 29130Application of nonmoveable finger splint$37.77
• 29200Placement of strapping to chest$25.73
• 29240Placement of strapping to shoulder$27.34
• 29260Placement of strapping to elbow or wrist$25.73
• 29280Placement of strapping to hand or finger$29.83
• 29405Application of short leg cast$75.18
• 29425Application of walking cast covering below knee to toe$72.75
• 29445Application of walking cast covering foot, ankle, and lower leg$91.92
• 29515Application of short leg splint from calf to foot$62.72
• 29520Placement of strapping to hip$34.88
• 29530Placement of strapping to knee$29.09
• 29540Placement of strapping to ankle or foot$26.57
• 29550Placement of strapping to toes$15.55
• 29580Strapping, unna boot$59.18
• 29581Application of vein wound compression bandages on lower leg, ankle, and foot$84.27
• 29584Application of vein wound compression bandages on upper arm, forearm, hand, and fingers$71.17
• 29822Limited removal of abnormal shoulder joint tissue using endoscope$411.36
• 29823Removal of extensive shoulder joint tissue using an endoscope$290.14
• 29824Partial removal of collar bone at shoulder using an endoscope$399.85
• 29826Shaving of part of shoulder bone and repair of ligament using an endoscope$117.20
• 29827Repair of shoulder rotator cuff using an endoscope$1315.10
• 29828Release of tendon connecting biceps muscle and shoulder using an endoscope$1244.67
• 29848Release of wrist ligament using an endoscope$567.21
• 29876Removal of joint lining from multiple knee joint compartments using an endoscope$605.32
• 29879Repair of knee joint with drilling and or scraping of joint using an endoscope$618.02
• 29880Removal of both knee cartilages using an endoscope$1020.13
• 29881Removal of knee cartilage using an endoscope$1040.58
• 30117Removal or destruction of growth of nose through nose$511.42
• 30140Removal of nasal air passage under lining tissue$390.72
• 30200Injection of medication into nasal air passage$72.98
• 30469Repair of collapsed nasal valve$1973.16
• 30520Reshaping of nasal cartilage$665.18
• 30801Destruction of soft tissue of nasal passages$151.65
• 30802Destruction of surface soft tissue of nasal passages$170.50
• 30901Simple control of nose bleed$145.25
• 30903Complex control of nose bleed$253.47
• 30930Therapeutic fracture of nasal passages$149.22
• 31231Diagnostic exam of nasal passages using an endoscope$169.68
• 31233Exam of nasal passage and sinus using an endoscope$337.56
• 31237Biopsy or removal of nasal polyp or tissue using an endoscope$327.59
• 31238Control of bleeding of nose using an endoscope$260.10
• 31242Destruction of nasal nerve by heat using an endoscope$2439.75
• 31254Partial removal of nasal sinus using an endoscope$582.71
• 31256Incision of nasal sinus using an endoscope$535.88
• 31259Removal of tissue from sphenoid sinus using an endoscope$850.44
• 31267Removal of nasal sinus tissue using an endoscope$951.39
• 31276Exploration of nasal sinus using an endoscope$1053.25
• 31295Dilation of nasal sinus using an endoscope$1974.90
• 31296Dilation of frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope$1854.89
• 31298Dilation of sphenoid and frontal nasal sinus using an endoscope$4271.74
• 31500Emergent insertion of breathing tube into windpipe using an endoscope$136.48
• 31502Change of breathing tube in windpipe$29.63
• 31505Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope with mirror$73.30
• 31525Diagnostic exam of voice box using an endoscope$165.31
• 31541Removal of growth of tongue and/or stripping of vocal cord using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope$330.99
• 31571Injection into vocal cords using an endoscope with operating microscope or telescope$186.98
• 31573Injection of drug into side of voice box using an endoscope$321.45
• 31574Injection of substance to augment voice box using an endoscope$936.87
• 31575Diagnostic exam of voice box using a flexible endoscope$115.61
• 31579Exam to assess movement of vocal cord flaps using an endoscope$185.10
• 31600Incision of windpipe for insertion of breathing tube (older than 2 years)$291.82
• 31615Exam of windpipe and lung airways through permanent windpipe opening using an endoscope$145.91
• 31622Diagnostic exam of lung airway using an endoscope$108.89
• 31623Exam of lung airways using an endoscope$15.29
• 31624Irrigation and suction of lung airways to obtain cells using an endoscope$57.02
• 31625Biopsy of lung airway using an endoscope$72.30
• 31626Placement of radiation therapy markers into lung airways using an endoscope$108.28
• 31627Computer-assisted image-guided navigation of lung airways using an endoscope$93.76
• 31628Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, 1 lobe$77.25
• 31629Needle biopsy of windpipe cartilage, airway, and/or lung using an endoscope$144.37
• 31632Biopsy of lobe of lung using an endoscope, each additional lobe$47.23
• 31641Destruction of growth or narrowing of lung airway using an endoscope$247.35
• 31645Aspiration of initial secretion of lung airway using an endoscope$83.67
• 31652Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 1-2 lymph nodes$173.21
• 31653Exam of lung airways and sampling of lymph nodes using an endoscope and ultrasound guidance, 3 or more lymph nodes$221.80
• 31654Exam of lung airways with diagnostic or therapeutic procedure on growths using an endoscope and ultrasound$64.48
• 32408Core needle biopsy of lung or center cavity of chest (mediastinum), accessed through skin$160.79
• 32550Insertion of indwelling tube for drainage of lung fluid$209.41
• 32551Removal of fluid from between lung and chest cavity$139.83
• 32554Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity$87.63
• 32555Aspiration of fluid from chest cavity using imaging guidance$104.45
• 32557Drainage of fluid from chest cavity with insertion of indwelling tube using imaging guidance$139.36
• 32663Exam of lung with removal of lung lobe using an endoscope$1114.40
• 32666Initial removal of wedge of lung tissue using an endoscope$700.26
• 32669Removal of segment of lung tissue using an endoscope$1207.57
• 32674Removal of lymph nodes of chest cavity using an endoscope$171.13
• 33207Insertion of pacemaker and lower heart chamber electrode$592.59
• 33208Insertion of pacemaker and upper and lower heart chamber electrode$734.65
• 33225Insertion of left lower heart electrode for pacemaker or defibrillator$440.17