207X00000X taxonomy code

Code details

Code

207X00000X Copy

Grouping

Allopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Classification

Orthopaedic Surgery

Specialization

None (the general classification code)

Display name

Orthopaedic Surgery Physician

Used by

Individuals (NPI-1)

NUCC definition

An orthopaedic surgeon is trained in the preservation, investigation and restoration of the form and function of the extremities, spine and associated structures by medical, surgical and physical means. An orthopaedic surgeon is involved with the care of patients whose musculoskeletal problems include congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances of the musculoskeletal system, deformities, injuries and degenerative diseases of the spine, hands, feet, knee, hip, shoulder and elbow in children and adults. An orthopaedic surgeon is also concerned with primary and secondary muscular problems and the effects of central or peripheral nervous system lesions of the musculoskeletal system.

Related Orthopaedic Surgery codes

• 207XS0114X Adult Reconstructive Orthopaedic Surgery
• 207XX0004X Foot and Ankle Surgery
• 207XS0106X Hand Surgery
• 207XS0117X Orthopaedic Surgery of the Spine
• 207XX0801X Orthopaedic Trauma
• 207XP3100X Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgery
• 207XX0005X Sports Medicine