229N00000X — Anaplastologist

Grouping

Respiratory, Developmental, Rehabilitative and Restorative Service Providers

Classification

Anaplastologist

Specialization

None — this code IS the classification

Section

Individual

Definition

An anaplastologist is a professional who creates prostheses for the face and body. Patients treated include those missing anatomy due to cancer, traumatic injury, or birth differences. Generally, there are no state licensing requirements for anaplastologists. Certification specific to anaplastology is provided through the Board for Certified Clinical Anaplastology (BCCA) with a credential title of Certified Clinical Anaplastologist (CCA).

NUCC’s own wording, not a paraphrase.