NUCC taxonomy code
Procedural Dermatology Physician
207NS0135X
- Grouping
- Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians
- Classification
- Dermatology
- Specialization
- Procedural Dermatology
Definition
Procedural Dermatology, a subspecialty of Dermatology, encompassing a wide variety of surgical procedures and methods to remove or modify skin tissue for health or cosmetic benefit. These methods include scalpel surgery, laser surgery, chemical surgery, cryosurgery (liquid nitrogen), electrosurgery, aspiration surgery, liposuction, injection of filler substances, and Mohs micrographic controlled surgery (a special technique for the removal of growths, especially skin cancers).
Other Dermatology codes
NUCC splits Dermatology into 6codes. Pick the most specific one that matches the provider’s licence and practice.
- 207N00000XDermatology Physician
- 207ND0101XMOHS-Micrographic Surgery Physician
- 207ND0900XDermatopathology Physician
- 207NI0002XClinical & Laboratory Dermatological Immunology Physician
- 207NP0225XPediatric Dermatology Physician
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