Dr. Howard Edington, MD
Jefferson Hills, PA
Who is Dr. Edington, Plastic Surgeon in Jefferson Hills, PA?
What languages does Dr. Edington speak?
Dr. Edington and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Edington typically treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Edington 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. Edington. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- Cancer Surgery Aftercare
- After Surgery
- Cancer
- Post-cancer surgery care
- Oncology aftercare
- Cancer recovery follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z483: Aftercare following surgery for neoplasm
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Melanoma of the Trunk
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Cancer (Melanoma)
- Cutaneous Melanoma
- Black Skin Cancer
- Malignant Melanoma of Body
- Skin Cancer on Torso
ICD-10 Codes:
- C439: Malignant melanoma of skin, unspecified
- C4359: Malignant melanoma of other part of trunk
Also known as:
- Melanoma
- Malignant Melanoma
- Skin Melanoma
- Melanoma Skin Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z85820: Personal history of malignant melanoma of skin
What procedures does a Plastic Surgeon like Dr. Edington typically perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Edington 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. Edington. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Sentinel Lymph Node Mapping
- Lymph Node Identification
- Sentinel Node Biopsy (Mapping)
- Dye Injection for Lymph Nodes
CPT Codes:
- 38900: Intraoperative identification (eg, mapping) of sentinel lymph node(s) includes injection of non-radioactive dye, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Axillary Lymph Node Excision
- Open Axillary Node Biopsy
- Underarm Lymph Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)
Also known as:
- Groin Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Inguinofemoral Lymph Node Excision
- Open Lymph Node Biopsy
- Femoral Lymph Node Removal
- Groin Lymph Node Removal
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
CPT Codes:
- 38531: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, inguinofemoral node(s)
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
Also known as:
- Large Malignant Skin Lesion Removal
- Skin Cancer Excision
- Large Malignant Growth Removal
- Wide Excision of Skin Cancer
- Trunk/Limb Skin Cancer Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 11606: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm
Also known as:
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
CPT Codes:
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
Does Dr. Edington accept my insurance?
Dr. Edington accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please contact the office before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Edington accept in Jefferson Hills, PA?
Dr. Edington in Jefferson Hills, PA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Aetna
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Highmark Health
Martin's Point Health Care
Medicare
State of Pennsylvania
UnitedHealth Group
UPMC Health System
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Where is Dr. Edington's office located?
Dr. Howard Edington's Primary Practice
565 Coal Valley Rd Fl 2
Jefferson Hills, PA 15025
What hospitals are Dr. Edington affiliated with?
Dr. Edington has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Edington's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Edington's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1568435592.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Edington?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Edington