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Dr. Jason Holm, MD

Dr. Jason Holm, MD

Burnsville, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Holm, Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist in Burnsville, MN?

    Dr. Jason Holm, MD is an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, who primarily practices in Burnsville, MN. Dr. Holm completed his residency at University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine, Mid-America Orthopaedic Society, and Minnesota Medical Association. Dr. Holm is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Holm’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Holm’s office at (952) 808-3000.

    Where did Dr. Holm go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Residency: University of Minnesota Affiliated Hospitals

    • Medical School: University of Mn Med Sch

    What languages does Dr. Holm speak?

    Dr. Holm and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Holm treat?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Holm diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Holm. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Hip
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left hip
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Hip Arthritis
    • Right Hip Degenerative Joint Disease

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Right Knee
    • Pain in Left Knee
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Right Knee Ache
    • Right Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Right Knee
    • Left Knee Ache
    • Left Knee Discomfort
    • Sore Left Knee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25561: Pain in right knee
    • M25562: Pain in left knee

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Right Shoulder Pain
    • Left Shoulder Pain
    • Pain
    • Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
    • Sore Right Shoulder
    • Right Shoulder Ache
    • Right Shoulder Discomfort
    • Sore Left Shoulder
    • Left Shoulder Ache
    • Left Shoulder Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25511: Pain in right shoulder
    • M25512: Pain in left shoulder

    Also known as:

    • Right Hip Pain
    • Left Hip Pain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Hip
    • Right Hip Ache
    • Right Hip Discomfort
    • Sore Left Hip
    • Left Hip Ache
    • Left Hip Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25551: Pain in right hip
    • M25552: Pain in left hip

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Sprain
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Sprain
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Sprained Knee Ligament
    • Ligament Injury in Knee
    • ACL Sprain
    • ACL Injury
    • Knee Ligament Tear

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83512A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of left knee, initial encounter
    • S83511A: Sprain of anterior cruciate ligament of right knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the right knee
    • Other tear of the medial meniscus in the left knee
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Knee Injuries and Disorder
    • Torn meniscus
    • Knee cartilage tear
    • Meniscal injury
    • Torn knee cartilage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S83241A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, right knee, initial encounter
    • S83242A: Other tear of medial meniscus, current injury, left knee, initial encounter

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Cartilage Damage in Right Hip
    • Cartilage Disorder
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right hip chondromalacia
    • Right hip cartilage lesion
    • Articular cartilage defect right hip

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M24151: Other articular cartilage disorders, right hip

    What procedures does Dr. Holm perform?

    As an Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist, Dr. Holm performs a variety of medical procedures. This procedure information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical procedures most commonly performed by Dr. Holm. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly.

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Scar Tissue Removal
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
    • Knee Cartilage Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Endoscopy
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • Knee scope with meniscectomy
    • Arthroscopic knee surgery
    • Cartilage shaving knee
    • Meniscus repair knee arthroscopy
    • Knee Scope for Adhesions
    • Arthroscopic Lysis of Knee Adhesions
    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Knee Scope for Debris
    • Arthroscopic Loose Body Excision
    • Knee Chondral Fragmentation Removal
    • Knee Joint Cleaning
    • Knee abrasion arthroplasty
    • Knee microfracture surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29881: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial OR lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 29880: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscectomy (medial AND lateral, including any meniscal shaving) including debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty), same or separate compartment(s), when performed
    • 29884: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with lysis of adhesions, with or without manipulation (separate procedure)
    • 29874: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; for removal of loose body or foreign body (eg, osteochondritis dissecans fragmentation, chondral fragmentation)
    • 29879: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; abrasion arthroplasty (includes chondroplasty where necessary) or multiple drilling or microfracture

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery
    • Unicompartmental Knee Arthroplasty
    • Medial Knee Replacement
    • Lateral Knee Replacement
    • Partial Knee Resurfacing

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)
    • 27446: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial OR lateral compartment

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
    • Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
    • Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
    • Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
    • Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
    • Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
    • AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
    • Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
    • Shoulder Capsule Repair
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
    • Shoulder Scope Cleaning
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
    • Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
    • 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
    • 29806: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; capsulorrhaphy
    • 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
    • Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
    • Subacromial Decompression
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
    • Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 29827: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with rotator cuff repair

    Also known as:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
    • Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Major Joint Aspiration
    • Bursa Injection
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
    • Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
    • Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Knee Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
    • 20611: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • Tibial Tubercle Surgery
    • Open Knee Cartilage Transplant
    • Knee Meniscus Transplant Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Joint Lining Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Knee Scope with Meniscus Fix
    • Medial and Lateral Meniscus Surgery
    • Keyhole Knee Surgery
    • Collateral Ligament Repair
    • Knee Capsule Repair
    • Torn Knee Ligament Surgery
    • MCL Repair
    • Maquet procedure
    • Knee bone realignment surgery
    • Tibial tubercle osteotomy
    • Kneecap stabilization surgery
    • Knee Osteochondral Allograft
    • Knee Cartilage Repair Surgery
    • Open Knee Cartilage Graft
    • Knee Joint Resurfacing
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Transplant
    • Knee Cartilage Transplant
    • Meniscal Allograft Transplantation
    • Knee Synovectomy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Surgery
    • Plica Resection

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 29883: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)
    • 27405: Repair, primary, torn ligament and/or capsule, knee; collateral
    • 27418: Anterior tibial tubercleplasty (eg, Maquet type procedure)
    • 27415: Osteochondral allograft, knee, open
    • 29868: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; meniscal transplantation (includes arthrotomy for meniscal insertion), medial or lateral
    • 29875: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, limited (eg, plica or shelf resection) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
    • Hip Labral Tear Repair
    • Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Femoroplasty
    • Endoscopy
    • Hip Scope Surgery
    • Cam Lesion Treatment Hip
    • Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29914: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with femoroplasty (ie, treatment of cam lesion)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Acetabuloplasty
    • Endoscopy
    • Hip Scope for Pincer Lesion
    • Hip Joint Reshaping Surgery
    • Keyhole Hip Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 29915: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with acetabuloplasty (ie, treatment of pincer lesion)

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Quadriceps or Hamstring Muscle Repair
    • Thigh Muscle Rupture Repair
    • Quadriceps Tendon Repair
    • Hamstring Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27385: Suture of quadriceps or hamstring muscle rupture; primary

    Also known as:

    • Upper Arm Bone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Collarbone Fracture Treatment (No Manipulation)
    • Proximal Humerus Fracture Care
    • Shoulder Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Humeral Fracture Management
    • Arm Bone Break Treatment
    • Closed Clavicle Fracture Treatment
    • Non-Surgical Collarbone Repair
    • Clavicle Fracture Management

    CPT Codes:

    • 23600: Closed treatment of proximal humeral (surgical or anatomical neck) fracture; without manipulation
    • 23500: Closed treatment of clavicular fracture; without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
    • Golfer's Elbow Surgery
    • Epicondylitis Repair
    • Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
    • Open Tendon Debridement Elbow

    CPT Codes:

    • 24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment

    Also known as:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft

    Also known as:

    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Knee Joint Manipulation
    • Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
    • Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

    Also known as:

    • Iliotibial Band Release Surgery
    • Iliotibial Fasciotomy
    • IT Band Release
    • Open IT Band Tenotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 27305: Fasciotomy, iliotibial (tenotomy), open

    Also known as:

    • Shin Bone Reshaping for Bowleg or Knock-knee
    • Proximal Tibia Osteotomy
    • Bowleg Correction Surgery
    • Knock-knee Correction Surgery
    • Leg Alignment Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27457: Osteotomy, proximal tibia, including fibular excision or osteotomy (includes correction of genu varus [bowleg] or genu valgus [knock-knee]); after epiphyseal closure

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Kneecap
    • Patellar fracture open reduction
    • Kneecap internal fixation
    • Patellectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 27524: Open treatment of patellar fracture, with internal fixation and/or partial or complete patellectomy and soft tissue repair

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Robotic Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0055T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on CT/MRI images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Does Dr. Holm accept my insurance?

    Dr. Holm accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (952) 808-3000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Holm accept in Burnsville, MN?

    Dr. Holm in Burnsville, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Partners Plans

    • HealthPartners

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • Sedgwick

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Holm's office located?

    Dr. Jason Holm's Primary Practice

    1000 W 140th St Unit 201

    Burnsville, MN 55337

    (952) 808-3000

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Member

    American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine

    Member

    Mid-America Orthopaedic Society

    Member

    Minnesota Medical Association

    Member

    What is Dr. Holm's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.

    Dr. Holm's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184832578.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Holm?

    Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Holm

    What is Dr. Jason Holm's specialty?

    Dr. Holm is a Orthopedic Sports Medicine Specialist near Burnsville, MN. An Orthopaedic surgeon well-trained in sports medicines is responsible to provide proper care for musculoskeletal structures which are directly affected by involving in the sports activity. The key focus areas of these specialists include conditioning, training and fitness, athletic performance and the impact of dietary supplements, pharmaceuticals, nutrition on performance and health. Additionally, they handle the coordination of care within the team setting utilizing other health care professionals, field evaluation and management, soft tissue biomechanics and injury healing and repair. Orthopaedic surgeon with specialization in sports medicine are able to prevent and manage any athletic injuries as they have a deep understanding of the principles and techniques of rehabilitation, athletic equipment and orthotic devices. Contact Dr. Holm to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jason Holm affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Holm is affiliated with Fairview Ridges Hospital, M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, Owatonna Hospital, St. Francis Regional Medical Center, Ridgeview Medical Center which are a Castle Connolly Top Hospitals. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals are healthcare institutions recognized for their excellence in specific medical procedures and overall patient care. They are identified through a rigorous peer nomination process, evaluating factors like patient outcomes, quality of care, and expertise. The list recognizes hospitals that excel in 20 or more specific medical procedures, representing the top 25% nationwide. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Jason Holm accepting new patients in Burnsville, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Jason Holm is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jason Holm offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Holm's office at (952) 808-3000 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jason Holm?

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