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Dr. Scott Faucett, MD

Dr. Scott Faucett, MD

Bethesda, MD

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Faucett, Orthopedic Surgeon in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Scott Faucett, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Bethesda, MD with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Faucett completed his residency at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (2008-2011) Find alumni in WASHINGTON Find alumni in FRISCO. Dr. Faucett is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Faucett’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Faucett’s office at (703) 799-3889.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Faucett?

    Dr. Scott Faucett, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified 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. Faucett empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hip & Knee Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Bethesda/MD community, Dr. Faucett is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Fellowship: Steadman Hawkins Clinic, Orthopedic Surgery | The Steadman Clinic - Sports Medicine Fellowship

    • Residency: Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (2008-2011) Find alumni in WASHINGTON Find alumni in FRISCO | Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (2010) Find alumni in WASHINGTON Find alumni in FRISCO

    What languages does Dr. Faucett speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Faucett treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Faucett 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. Faucett. 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:

    • 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:

    • Other Right Hip Joint Problems
    • Other Left Hip Joint Problems
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Right Hip Joint Condition
    • Right Hip Arthropathy
    • Right Hip Articular Disorder
    • Left Hip Joint Condition
    • Left Hip Arthropathy
    • Left Hip Articular Disorder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25851: Other specified joint disorders, right hip
    • M25852: Other specified joint disorders, left hip

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1611: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right hip
    • M1612: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left hip
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee

    Also known as:

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

    ICD-10 Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • New Right Hip Muscle, Fascia, or Tendon Strain
    • New Left Hip Muscle, Fascia, or Tendon Strain
    • Hip Injuries and Disorder
    • Sprains and Strains
    • Recent Right Hip Muscle Pull
    • Acute Right Hip Tendon Strain
    • Right Hip Soft Tissue Strain
    • Sudden Right Hip Strain
    • Recent Left Hip Muscle Pull
    • Acute Left Hip Tendon Strain
    • Left Hip Soft Tissue Strain
    • Sudden Left Hip Strain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S76011A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of right hip, initial encounter
    • S76012A: Strain of muscle, fascia and tendon of left hip, initial encounter

    What procedures does Dr. Faucett perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Faucett 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. Faucett. 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:

    • 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:

    • Hip Arthroscopy with Labral Repair
    • Diagnostic Knee Arthroscopy
    • Endoscopy
    • Surgical Hip Arthroscopy
    • Hip Labral Tear Repair
    • Keyhole Hip Surgery with Labral Repair
    • Minimally Invasive Hip Surgery
    • Knee Scope
    • Knee Joint Examination
    • Knee Biopsy (Arthroscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 29916: Arthroscopy, hip, surgical; with labral repair
    • 29870: Arthroscopy, knee, diagnostic, with or without synovial biopsy (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Arthroscopy for Cartilage Shaving
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus and Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Meniscus Repair
    • Knee Scope Meniscus Surgery
    • Torn Meniscus Repair (Arthroscopic)
    • Knee chondroplasty
    • Arthroscopic cartilage debridement
    • Knee scope cartilage repair
    • Knee Scope with Meniscectomy
    • Knee Cartilage Shaving
    • Arthroscopic Knee Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29882: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial OR lateral)
    • 29877: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; debridement/shaving of articular cartilage (chondroplasty)
    • 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

    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:

    • ACL Repair Surgery
    • Knee Arthroscopy with Meniscus Repair
    • Kneecap Stabilization Surgery
    • Endoscopy
    • Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
    • Arthroscopic ACL Surgery
    • Knee Ligament Repair
    • ACL Augmentation
    • Knee Scope with Meniscus Fix
    • Medial and Lateral Meniscus Surgery
    • Keyhole Knee Surgery
    • Patella Reconstruction
    • Dislocating Kneecap Repair
    • Knee Extensor Realignment

    CPT Codes:

    • 29888: Arthroscopically aided anterior cruciate ligament repair/augmentation or reconstruction
    • 29883: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; with meniscus repair (medial AND lateral)
    • 27422: Reconstruction of dislocating patella; with extensor realignment and/or muscle advancement or release (eg, Campbell, Goldwaite type procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Musculoskeletal Surgery (Image-less)
    • Navigational Musculoskeletal Surgery
    • Image-less Computer-Guided Surgery
    • Orthopedic Navigation System
    • CAS Musculoskeletal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 20985: Computer-assisted surgical navigational procedure for musculoskeletal procedures, image-less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Open Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction
    • Knee ligament augmentation
    • Intra-articular knee ligament repair
    • ACL reconstruction (open)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular
    • 27428: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; intra-articular (open)

    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:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

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

    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:

    • Knee Cartilage Implant (ACI)
    • Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation
    • ACI Knee Surgery
    • Cartilage Repair Knee
    • Knee Joint Cartilage Regeneration

    CPT Codes:

    • 27412: Autologous chondrocyte implantation, knee

    Also known as:

    • Computer-Assisted Orthopedic Surgery Guidance
    • Image-Guided Orthopedic Surgery
    • Navigational Orthopedic Procedure
    • Computer-Guided Bone Surgery
    • Fluoroscopic-Guided Orthopedic Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 0054T: Computer-assisted musculoskeletal surgical navigational orthopedic procedure, with image-guidance based on fluoroscopic images (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed
    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch

    Does Dr. Faucett accept my insurance?

    Dr. Faucett accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (703) 799-3889 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Faucett accept in Bethesda, MD?

    Dr. Faucett in Bethesda, MD accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Carefirst BlueCross BlueShield

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Federal Employee Program

    • Medicare

    • RiverSpring Health

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Faucett's office located?

    Dr. Scott Faucett's Primary Practice

    6410 Rockledge Dr Ste 600

    Bethesda, MD 20817

    (703) 799-3889

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    Dr. Scott Faucett's Practice 2

    12850 Middlebrook Rd

    Germantown, MD 20874

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    Dr. Scott Faucett's Practice 3

    20410 Observation Dr Ste 205

    Germantown, MD 20876

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

    Dr. Faucett's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1477675494.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Faucett?

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

    What is Dr. Scott Faucett's specialty?

    Dr. Faucett is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Bethesda, MD. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Faucett to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Scott Faucett affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Faucett is affiliated with Sibley Memorial Hospital 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Scott Faucett accepting new patients in Bethesda, MD?

    Yes, Dr. Scott Faucett is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Scott Faucett offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Faucett's office at (703) 799-3889 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Scott Faucett?

    Please contact Dr. Faucett's office at (703) 799-3889 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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