Who is Dr. Eichinger, Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Josef Eichinger, MD is an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 15 years and is board certified.
Dr. Eichinger is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Eichinger’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Eichinger’s office at (843) 792-1414.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Eichinger?
Dr. Josef Eichinger, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array
of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Eichinger empowers
patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Arthroscopic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery, Shoulder Instability, Sports Medicine, or comprehensive
wellness support. Serving
the Charleston/SC community, Dr. Eichinger is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Eichinger board certified as an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Josef Eichinger, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Eichinger speak?
Dr. Eichinger and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Eichinger treat?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Eichinger 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. Eichinger. 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:
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 Elbow Pain
Left Elbow Pain
Elbow Injuries and Disorder
Pain
Aching right elbow
Sore right elbow
Right elbow discomfort
Aching left elbow
Sore left elbow
Left elbow discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
M25521: Pain in right elbow
M25522: Pain in left elbow
Also known as:
Right Artificial Shoulder Joint
Left Artificial Shoulder Joint
Artificial Limbs
Right Shoulder Replacement
Right Shoulder Prosthesis
Right Shoulder Arthroplasty
Left Shoulder Replacement
Left Shoulder Prosthesis
Left Shoulder Arthroplasty
ICD-10 Codes:
Z96611: Presence of right artificial shoulder joint
Z96612: Presence of left artificial shoulder joint
Also known as:
Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
Osteoarthritis
Degenerative joint disease
Wear-and-tear arthritis
Arthrosis
Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
Also known as:
Right Bicep Tendinitis
Bicep Tendinitis
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Tendinitis
Right biceps tendon inflammation
Right shoulder tendinitis
Right bicipital tendinopathy
Biceps Tendonitis
Shoulder Tendinitis
Bicipital Tendinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder
M7522: Bicipital tendinitis, left shoulder
Also known as:
Right Rotator Cuff Tear
Left Rotator Cuff Tear
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Right rotator cuff rupture
Right shoulder tendon tear
Right shoulder muscle tear
Left rotator cuff rupture
Left shoulder tendon tear
Left shoulder muscle tear
ICD-10 Codes:
M75101: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
M75102: Unspecified rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
Also known as:
Other Post-Surgery Condition
Postoperative State
Recovery After Surgery
Surgical Follow-up
ICD-10 Codes:
Z98890: Other specified postprocedural states
Also known as:
Shoulder Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Injuries
Swimmer's Shoulder
Impingement Syndrome
Rotator Cuff Impingement
ICD-10 Codes:
M7541: Impingement syndrome of right shoulder
M7542: Impingement syndrome of left shoulder
Also known as:
Right Shoulder Joint Instability
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Right Shoulder Joint Looseness
Weak Right Shoulder Joint
Right Shoulder Hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
M25311: Other instability, right shoulder
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:
Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Adhesive Capsulitis
Shoulder Stiffness
Stiff Shoulder Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
M7501: Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder
Also known as:
Left Shoulder Instability
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Loose left shoulder
Unstable left shoulder joint
Left shoulder hypermobility
ICD-10 Codes:
M25312: Other instability, left shoulder
Also known as:
Left Frozen Shoulder
Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
Left adhesive capsulitis
Left shoulder stiffness
Left shoulder periarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Eichinger perform?
As an Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Eichinger 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. Eichinger. 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:
Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Adhesion Removal
Shoulder Joint Stabilization Surgery
Endoscopy
Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
Biceps Tendon Reattachment
Shoulder Tendon Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
Subacromial Decompression
Shoulder Impingement Surgery
Acromioplasty
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Rotator Cuff
Keyhole Rotator Cuff Surgery
Minimally Invasive Shoulder Repair
Shoulder Scope Surgery
Shoulder Adhesiolysis
Frozen Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Joint Cleaning
Shoulder Capsule Repair
Posterior Capsulorrhaphy
Shoulder Instability Surgery
CPT Codes:
23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
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
29825: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; with lysis and resection of adhesions, with or without manipulation
23465: Capsulorrhaphy, glenohumeral joint, posterior, with or without bone block
Also known as:
Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
Shoulder Arthroscopy with Capsulorrhaphy
Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
Shoulder Arthroscopy for Loose Body Removal
Shoulder SLAP Tear Repair (Arthroscopic)
Endoscopy
Shoulder Scope Cleaning
Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
Keyhole Shoulder Surgery
Shoulder Capsule Repair
Arthroscopic Shoulder Stabilization
Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
Shoulder Joint Debridement
Keyhole Shoulder Repair
Rotator Cuff Debridement
Keyhole shoulder surgery
Shoulder scope loose body
Arthroscopic foreign body removal (shoulder)
Arthroscopic SLAP Lesion Repair
Shoulder Labrum Repair (Arthroscopic)
Keyhole Shoulder Surgery for SLAP
CPT Codes:
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])
Major Joint Injection or Fluid Removal with Ultrasound
Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis
Shoulder Injection with Ultrasound
Hip Aspiration with Ultrasound
Knee Injection with Ultrasound
CPT Codes:
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:
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:
Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
Distant Tendon Graft
Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
Triceps tendon repair surgery
Tendon graft for arm
Tendon transfer from another site
Autologous tendon graft
Tendon transplant from leg or arm
Tendon repair with graft
CPT Codes:
24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
20924: Tendon graft, from a distance (eg, palmaris, toe extensor, plantaris)
Also known as:
Revision of Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroplasty Revision
Humeral Component Revision
Glenoid Component Revision
Shoulder Joint Replacement Repair
CPT Codes:
23473: Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty, including allograft when performed; humeral or glenoid component
Also known as:
Shoulder or Upper Arm Muscle Transfer
Arm Muscle Transplant
Shoulder Muscle Reconstruction
Muscle Relocation Surgery
CPT Codes:
23395: Muscle transfer, any type, shoulder or upper arm; single
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:
Shoulder Arthrography Injection
Diagnostic Imaging
Shoulder MRI Injection
Shoulder CT Injection
Joint Injection for Imaging
Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan
CPT Codes:
23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
Also known as:
Open Shoulder Blade Fracture Repair
Open Upper Arm Bone Fracture Repair
Scapula Fracture Surgery
Shoulder Blade Fixation
Glenoid Fracture Repair
Humerus Fracture Surgery
Arm Bone Fixation
Humeral Shaft Plating
CPT Codes:
23585: Open treatment of scapular fracture (body, glenoid or acromion) includes internal fixation, when performed
24515: Open treatment of humeral shaft fracture with plate/screws, with or without cerclage
Also known as:
Total Elbow Replacement
Elbow Arthroplasty
Elbow Joint Replacement
Artificial Elbow Surgery
CPT Codes:
24363: Arthroplasty, elbow; with distal humerus and proximal ulnar prosthetic replacement (eg, total elbow)
Also known as:
Elbow Ligament Reconstruction with Tendon Graft (Tommy John Surgery)
Medial Collateral Ligament Reconstruction
UCL Reconstruction
Tommy John Surgery
Elbow Ligament Repair
CPT Codes:
24346: Reconstruction medial collateral ligament, elbow, with tendon graft (includes harvesting of graft)
Also known as:
Needle Insertion into Muscle
Dry Needling (1-2 Muscles)
Muscle Needle Treatment
Therapeutic Needle Insertion
CPT Codes:
20560: Needle insertion(s) without injection(s); 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
Bicep Tendon Repair
Elbow Muscle Surgery
Arm Tendon Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)
Also known as:
Open Repair of Upper Arm Bone Fracture
Humeral tuberosity fracture repair
Shoulder fracture open reduction
Internal fixation of humerus
CPT Codes:
23630: Open treatment of greater humeral tuberosity fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed
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:
Revision Total Shoulder Replacement
Shoulder Arthroplasty Revision
Failed Shoulder Replacement Surgery
Shoulder Implant Exchange
CPT Codes:
23474: Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty, including allograft when performed; humeral and glenoid component
Also known as:
Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
Olecranon Fracture Repair
Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation
CPT Codes:
24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
Large Bone Graft
Bone Grafts
Major Bone Grafting
Autograft
Allograft
CPT Codes:
20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large
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:
Inhalation Breathing Treatment
Nebulizer Treatment
Aerosol Treatment
IPPB Treatment
Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Also known as:
Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
Ulnar Nerve Transposition
Cubital Tunnel Release
Elbow Nerve Surgery
Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
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
Dr. Eichinger accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (843) 792-1414 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Eichinger accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Eichinger in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
100% of patients found the doctor and staff friendly and the office clean and modern
Wait Times
100% of patients were satisfied with the wait time
Diagnosis
100% of patients were satisfied with the doctor's diagnosis and explanation of their condition
Patients give Dr. Josef Eichinger an Excellent
overall experience rating of 5 out of 5 stars. Dr. Eichinger has been rated and reviewed by 1 patient. These ratings are based on a variety of factors, including the amount of time patients spent with Dr. Eichinger, his bedside manner, appointment waiting time, friendliness of the office staff, clarity of diagnosis, and more.
What is Dr. Eichinger's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Eichinger's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1831298819.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Eichinger?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Eichinger
What is Dr. Josef Eichinger's specialty?
Dr. Eichinger is a Adult Reconstructive Orthopedic Surgeon near Charleston, SC.
Adult reconstructive orthopaedic surgeons, recognized as a fellowship subspecialty by several state medical boards, focus on reconstructive procedures including joint arthroplasty (such as hip and knee replacements), osteotomy, arthroscopy, soft-tissue reconstruction, and various other adult reconstructive surgical interventions. Contact Dr. Eichinger to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Josef Eichinger affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Eichinger is affiliated with MUSC Health University Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly
Top Hospital. 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.
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Is Josef Eichinger accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Josef Eichinger is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Josef Eichinger offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Eichinger's office at (843) 792-1414 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Josef Eichinger?
Please contact Dr. Eichinger's office at (843) 792-1414 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Josef Eichinger have?
Dr. Josef Eichinger is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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