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Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD

Skokie, IL

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Backhus, Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) in Skokie, IL?

    Dr. Leilah Backhus, MD is an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), who primarily practices in Skokie, IL with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Backhus is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Backhus’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Backhus’s office at (847) 933-1773.

    What languages does Dr. Backhus speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Backhus treat?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Backhus 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. Backhus. 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:

    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Normal Findings)
    • Routine Gynecological Exam (Abnormal Findings)
    • Women's Health Checkup
    • Women's checkup, all clear
    • Pelvic exam, normal results
    • OB/GYN visit, no issues
    • Women's checkup with issues
    • Pelvic exam, abnormal results
    • OB/GYN visit with concerns

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01419: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) without abnormal findings
    • Z01411: Encounter for gynecological examination (general) (routine) with abnormal findings

    Also known as:

    • Depression Screening
    • Depression
    • Health Screening
    • Depression Test
    • Mental Health Check for Depression
    • Mood Disorder Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1331: Encounter for screening for depression

    Also known as:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • Getting an IUD
    • IUD procedure
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30430: Encounter for insertion of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    Also known as:

    • Routine IUD Check-up
    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Regular IUD Check
    • Intrauterine Device Routine Exam
    • IUD Follow-up Visit
    • Intrauterine Device Extraction
    • Taking out IUD
    • Removing an IUD

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z30431: Encounter for routine checking of intrauterine contraceptive device
    • Z30432: Encounter for removal of intrauterine contraceptive device

    Also known as:

    • Immunization Visit
    • Vaccines
    • Vaccination appointment
    • Shot visit
    • Immunization encounter

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z23: Encounter for immunization

    Also known as:

    • Abnormal Uterine and Vaginal Bleeding
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Unusual Uterine Bleeding
    • Abnormal Vaginal Discharge
    • AUB
    • Irregular Genital Bleeding

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N939: Abnormal uterine and vaginal bleeding, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Acute Vaginal Inflammation
    • Chronic Vaginal Inflammation
    • Vaginitis
    • Acute Vaginitis
    • Sudden Vaginal Infection
    • Vaginal Irritation
    • Chronic vaginitis
    • Long-term vaginal infection
    • Persistent vaginal irritation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N760: Acute vaginitis
    • N761: Subacute and chronic vaginitis

    Also known as:

    • Cervical Cancer Screening
    • HPV and Pap Test Results
    • Pap Test
    • HPV Test
    • Cervical Smear
    • Early Cervical Cancer Detection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z124: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of cervix

    Also known as:

    • Positive Pregnancy Test
    • Pregnancy
    • Confirmed Pregnancy
    • Pregnant Result
    • Positive HCG Test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3201: Encounter for pregnancy test, result positive

    Also known as:

    • Postmenopausal Bleeding
    • Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding
    • Bleeding After Menopause
    • Vaginal Bleeding in Menopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N950: Postmenopausal bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Amenorrhea
    • Menstruation
    • Absent Periods
    • No Periods
    • Lack of Menstruation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N912: Amenorrhea, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Negative Pregnancy Test Result
    • Pregnancy Test
    • No pregnancy detected
    • Negative HCG test
    • Not pregnant result

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3202: Encounter for pregnancy test, result negative

    Also known as:

    • Pregnancy Care for Older Mothers with Previous Births
    • Health Problems in Pregnancy
    • Advanced Maternal Age Multiple Pregnancies
    • Elderly Multigravida Care
    • Older Mother with Prior Births Pregnancy Monitoring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • O09523: Supervision of elderly multigravida, third trimester

    Also known as:

    • Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Screening
    • Health Screening
    • STD screening
    • Sexual health check
    • Venereal disease test

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z113: Encounter for screening for infections with a predominantly sexual mode of transmission

    Also known as:

    • Menopause
    • Climacteric
    • The Change of Life
    • Postmenopause

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N951: Menopausal and female climacteric states

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic and Perineal Pain
    • Pelvic Pain
    • Perineum pain
    • Pelvic floor pain
    • Pain in groin area

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R102: Pelvic and perineal pain

    What procedures does Dr. Backhus perform?

    As an Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN), Dr. Backhus 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. Backhus. 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:

    • IUD Insertion
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device placement
    • IUD placement
    • Birth control implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58300: Insertion of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy and Curettage
    • Colposcopy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Curettage
    • Pap Smear Follow-up Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57454: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with biopsy(s) of the cervix and endocervical curettage

    Also known as:

    • IUD Removal
    • Birth Control
    • Intrauterine device removal
    • Take out IUD
    • Remove birth control device
    • IUD explant

    CPT Codes:

    • 58301: Removal of intrauterine device (IUD)

    Also known as:

    • Uterine Lining Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy or Lesion Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Endometrial Biopsy
    • Uterine Biopsy
    • Cervical Biopsy
    • Endocervical Sampling
    • Cervix Tissue Sample
    • Cervical Lesion Excision
    • Cervical Fulguration
    • Cervix Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58100: Endometrial sampling (biopsy) with or without endocervical sampling (biopsy), without cervical dilation, any method (separate procedure)
    • 57500: Biopsy of cervix, single or multiple, or local excision of lesion, with or without fulguration (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hysteroscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
    • Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopy
    • Uterine Scope with Biopsy
    • Hysteroscopic Polypectomy
    • D&C with Hysteroscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 58558: Hysteroscopy, surgical; with sampling (biopsy) of endometrium and/or polypectomy, with or without D & C

    Also known as:

    • Colposcopy with Cervical Biopsy
    • Colposcopy
    • LEEP Procedure
    • Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 57460: Colposcopy of the cervix including upper/adjacent vagina; with loop electrode biopsy(s) of the cervix

    Also known as:

    • Fetal Non-Stress Test
    • Nonstress Test
    • Nonstress Test (NST)
    • Fetal Heart Rate Monitoring
    • NST for Pregnancy
    • Baby Heartbeat Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 59025: Fetal non-stress test

    Also known as:

    • Circumcision with Local Anesthesia
    • Newborn Circumcision
    • Infant Circumcision
    • Foreskin Removal (Clamp Method)

    CPT Codes:

    • 54150: Circumcision, using clamp or other device with regional dorsal penile or ring block

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Non-Biodegradable Drug Implant
    • Drug Delivery Device Removal
    • Permanent Drug Implant Explant
    • Non-Dissolving Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11982: Removal, non-biodegradable drug delivery implant

    Does Dr. Backhus accept my insurance?

    Dr. Backhus accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (847) 933-1773 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Backhus accept in Skokie, IL?

    Dr. Backhus in Skokie, IL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Medicare

    • Northshore University Healthsystem

    • Tria Health

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Backhus' office located?

    Dr. Leilah Backhus' Primary Practice

    9650 Gross Point Rd Ste 1900

    Skokie, IL 60076

    (847) 933-1773

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    Dr. Leilah Backhus' Practice 2

    1000 Central St Ste 620

    Evanston, IL 60201

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    Dr. Leilah Backhus' Practice 3

    9977 Woods Dr

    Skokie, IL 60077

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

    Dr. Backhus's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1508163643.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Backhus?

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

    What is Dr. Leilah Backhus's specialty?

    Dr. Backhus is a Obstetrician / Gynecologist (OBGYN) near Skokie, IL. An obstetrician/gynecologist has specialized knowledge, skills, and expertise in the medical and surgical management of the female reproductive system and related disorders. This physician acts as a consultant to other healthcare providers while also serving as a primary care physician for women, addressing their unique health needs throughout various stages of life. Contact Dr. Backhus to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Leilah Backhus affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Backhus is affiliated with Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital, Northwestern Memorial Hospital 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 Leilah Backhus accepting new patients in Skokie, IL?

    Yes, Dr. Leilah Backhus is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Leilah Backhus offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Backhus's office at (847) 933-1773 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Leilah Backhus?

    Please contact Dr. Backhus's office at (847) 933-1773 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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