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    OpenPayerBilling CodesSurgerySurgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

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    Application of Casts and Strapping

    Procedures for application, removal, and management of casts, splints, and strapping for upper and lower extremities. CPT codes 29000–29799 covering casting, splinting, strapping, removal, and related services with subgroups for body/upper and lower extremity applications.

    Codes 29000–29799Total Codes: 52Sub-groups: 4
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Endoscopy/Arthroscopy Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

    Endoscopic and arthroscopic procedures addressing joints, cartilage, and intraarticular structures for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. CPT codes 29800–29999 covering arthroscopy techniques, debridement, repair, meniscal and ligament procedures, and related minimally invasive interventions.

    Codes 29800–29999Total Codes: 76
    Updated 5/4/2026Standalone

    General Surgical Procedures on the Musculoskeletal System

    General surgical operations on musculoskeletal structures including debridement, grafts, replantation, wound exploration, and miscellaneous repairs. CPT codes 20100–20999 encompassing general excisions, grafts/implants, introductions/removals, replantation, and trauma exploration.

    Codes 20100–20999Total Codes: 96Sub-groups: 6
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Abdomen

    Surgical excision, repair, and other operative procedures involving abdominal musculoskeletal-related structures. CPT codes 22900–22999 focused on abdominal excision and related procedures including specific excision codes and an 'other' category.

    Codes 22900–22999Total Codes: 7Sub-groups: 2
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Back and Flank

    Operative procedures on the back and flank soft tissues including excisions, repairs, and related interventions. CPT codes 21920–21936 covering excision and reconstruction techniques for lesions and soft-tissue conditions of the back and flank.

    Codes 21920–21936Total Codes: 8Sub-groups: 1
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Femur (Thigh Region) and Knee Joint

    Surgical treatments of the femur and knee joint including arthroplasty, arthrodesis, fracture repair, and soft-tissue procedures. CPT codes 27301–27599 covering incision, excision, fracture/dislocation, arthrodesis, amputations, repairs, and other knee/femur specific surgeries.

    Codes 27301–27599Total Codes: 134Sub-groups: 9
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Foot and Toes

    Operative procedures of the foot and toes including excisions, amputations, arthrodesis, fracture management, and soft-tissue repairs. CPT codes 28001–28899 covering incision, excision, fracture/dislocation treatment, arthrodesis, amputations, grafts, and miscellaneous foot/toe procedures.

    Codes 28001–28899Total Codes: 175Sub-groups: 8
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Forearm and Wrist

    Surgical procedures on the forearm and wrist including incisions, excisions, fracture/dislocation management, arthrodesis, and reconstructions. CPT codes 25000–25999 covering incision, excision, fracture care, arthrodesis, amputations, repairs, and implant introductions/removals.

    Codes 25000–25999Total Codes: 159Sub-groups: 8
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Hand and Fingers

    Operative procedures on the hand and fingers such as incisions, excisions, repairs, arthrodesis, amputations, and replantation. CPT codes 26010–26989 covering diagnostic and therapeutic hand/finger surgeries including fracture care, reconstructions, and other specific hand procedures.

    Codes 26010–26989Total Codes: 179Sub-groups: 8
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Head

    Surgical procedures of the head involving craniofacial bones, soft tissues, prosthetic prep, and wound repair. CPT codes 21010–21499 covering incision/excision, repair, prosthesis preparation, and other craniofacial and maxillofacial interventions.

    Codes 21010–21499Total Codes: 162Sub-groups: 9
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Humerus (Upper Arm) and Elbow

    Surgical operations on the humerus and elbow including incision, excision, fracture treatment, arthrodesis, amputations, and reconstructions. CPT codes 23930–24999 spanning incision/excision, fracture/dislocation procedures, arthrodesis, implant work, and complex repairs in the upper arm and elbow region.

    Codes 23930–24999Total Codes: 115Sub-groups: 8
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Leg (Tibia and Fibula) and Ankle Joint

    Procedures on the tibia, fibula, and ankle covering incisions, excisions, fracture/dislocation management, arthrodesis, and reconstructions. CPT codes 27600–27899 including incision and excision codes, fracture care, arthrodesis, manipulation, amputations, and related ankle/leg surgeries.

    Codes 27600–27899Total Codes: 125Sub-groups: 9
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Neck (Soft Tissues) and Thorax

    Surgical procedures on neck soft tissues and thorax including incision, excision, repair, and reconstruction techniques. CPT codes 21501–21899 covering incision/excision of neck and thoracic soft tissues, fracture/dislocation procedures, and miscellaneous neck/thorax operations.

    Codes 21501–21899Total Codes: 35Sub-groups: 5
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Pelvis and Hip Joint

    Operative procedures on the pelvis and hip including incision, excision, arthrodesis, fracture care, and implant work. CPT codes 26990–27299 covering hip joint surgery, excisions, repairs, arthrodesis, amputations, and other pelvis/hip-specific interventions.

    Codes 26990–27299Total Codes: 122Sub-groups: 9
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Shoulder

    Surgical procedures on the shoulder region including incision, excision, repair, arthrodesis, reconstruction, and implant work. CPT codes 23000–23929 covering diagnostic and therapeutic shoulder surgeries such as rotator cuff, stabilization, arthroplasty, and related procedures.

    Codes 23000–23929Total Codes: 105Sub-groups: 9
    Updated 5/4/2026

    Surgical Procedures on the Spine (Vertebral Column)

    Spine procedures addressing decompression, fusion/arthrodesis, instrumentation, vertebral augmentation, osteotomy, and exploration. CPT codes 22010–22899 covering incision, excision, arthrodesis, instrumentation, vertebroplasty/augmentation, osteotomy, and other spinal surgical services.

    Codes 22010–22899Total Codes: 100Sub-groups: 11
    Updated 5/4/2026

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