All surgical procedure codes, with the exception of _____, are divided into two categories: minor procedures and major procedures.

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Modifier -51 exempt codes are the exception when dividing surgical procedure codes into minor and major procedures. This is because these codes are specifically designated as exempt from the standard multiple procedures modifier (-51), indicating they do not follow the typical categorization rules.

All Surgical Procedure Codes, with the Exception of _____, Are