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Who is Dr. Nielsen, Orthopedic Surgeon in Kearney, NE?
Dr. Paul Nielsen, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Kearney, NE with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Nielsen is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Nielsen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Nielsen’s office at (308) 865-2570.
What languages does Dr. Nielsen speak?
Dr. Nielsen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Nielsen treat?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nielsen 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. Nielsen. 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 Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
- Left Wrist Nerve Compression
- Left Hand Numbness
- Left CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis
- Right Thumb Arthritis
- Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
- Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
Also known as:
- Trigger Right Middle Finger
- Trigger Right Ring Finger
- Trigger Left Middle Finger
- Trigger Left Ring Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
- Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
- Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Right Ring Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
- Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Middle Finger
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
- Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
- Snapping Left Ring Finger
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
- M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
- M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
- M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger
Also known as:
- Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Ulnar Nerve Damage
- Peripheral Nerve Disorder
- Right Ulnar Neuropathy
- Right Elbow Nerve Pain
- Right Funny Bone Injury
- Ulnar Neuropathy
- Cubital Tunnel Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
- G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Lateral Epicondylitis
- Elbow Injuries and Disorder
- Tennis Elbow
- Lateral Epicondylalgia
- Elbow Tendinitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7711: Lateral epicondylitis, right elbow
- M7712: Lateral epicondylitis, left elbow
Also known as:
- De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
- Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]
Also known as:
- Trigger Thumb
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
- Thumb Tendonitis
- Thumb Locking
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb
Also known as:
- Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- General Hand Injury
- Wrist Trauma
- Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Wrist Pain
- Pain
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Aching right wrist
- Sore right wrist
- Right wrist discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25531: Pain in right wrist
Also known as:
- Left Wrist Radius Fracture
- Arm Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken Left Wrist Bone
- Distal Left Radius Fracture
- Left Wrist Bone Break
ICD-10 Codes:
- S52502D: Unspecified fracture of the lower end of left radius, subsequent encounter for closed fracture with routine healing
Also known as:
- Dupuytren's Contracture
- Connective Tissue Disorder
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Dupuytren contracture
- Palmar fibromatosis
- Viking disease
- Hand contracture
ICD-10 Codes:
- M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]
What procedures does Dr. Nielsen perform?
As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Nielsen 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. Nielsen. 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:
- 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:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Arthrocentesis
- Joint Fluid Removal
- Bursa Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Hand/Finger Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Complicated Finger Abscess Drainage
- Wrist Bone Removal
- Hand Muscle Release Surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- Tendon Repair (Finger)
- Finger Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Tumor Removal
- Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
- Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
- Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Needle Aponeurotomy', 'Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Hand Tumor Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Hand Tumor Surgery
- Felon Drainage
- Finger Infection Drainage
- Deep Finger Abscess Incision
- Hand Abscess Treatment
- Partial Carpectomy
- Wrist Bone Excision
- Carpal Bone Removal
- Intrinsic Muscle Release
- Hand Tendon Release
- Muscle Lengthening Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
- 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
- 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous
- 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
- 26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
- 26011: Drainage of finger abscess; complicated (eg, felon)
- 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
- 26593: Release, intrinsic muscles of hand, each muscle
Also known as:
- Joint or Bursa Injection/Fluid Removal
- Arthrocentesis
- Major Joint Aspiration
- Bursa Injection
- Joint Fluid Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Hand and Forearm Cast Application
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Short Leg Cast Application
- Long Leg Cast Application
- Gauntlet Cast
- Wrist and Forearm Cast
- Hand Cast
- Lower Arm Cast
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
- Below Knee Cast
- Lower Leg Cast
- Foot and Ankle Cast
- Full leg cast
- Thigh to toe cast
- Leg cast application
- Full leg immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29085: Application, cast; hand and lower forearm (gauntlet)
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
- 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
- 29345: Application of long leg cast (thigh to toes);
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- External Fixation System Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
- Ilizarov Fixator Application
- Bone External Fixation
- Limb Lengthening Device Application
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
- 20692: Application of a multiplane (pins or wires in more than 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system (eg, Ilizarov, Monticelli type)
Also known as:
- Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
- Carpal Tunnel Injection
- Tendon Injection
- Ligament Injection
- Soft Tissue Injection
- Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
- Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
- Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
- Wrist pain injection
- Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
CPT Codes:
- 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
- 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Long Arm Splint Application
- Application of Short Leg Splint
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
- Shoulder to Hand Splint
- Arm Immobilization Splint
- Forearm and Upper Arm Splint
- Calf to Foot Splint
- Lower Leg Splinting
- Short Leg Immobilization
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
- 29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)
- 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Wrist Arthroscopy
- Removal of Wrist Bones (Carpectomy)
- Open Wrist Reconstruction for Instability
- Endoscopy
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
- Wrist Scope Surgery
- Keyhole Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Joint Repair
- Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
- Proximal row carpectomy
- Wrist bone excision
- Partial wrist fusion
- Wrist Ligament Repair
- Carpal Instability Surgery
- Wrist Capsulorrhaphy
- Tendon Transfer Wrist
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
- 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
- 25215: Carpectomy; all bones of proximal row
- 25320: Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open (eg, capsulodesis, ligament repair, tendon transfer or graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open reduction) for carpal instability
Also known as:
- Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
- Joint Tap
- Bursa Fluid Removal
- Small Joint Injection
- Arthrocentesis
CPT Codes:
- 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance
Also known as:
- Forearm or Wrist Tendon Lengthening/Shortening
- Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
- Tendon Adjustment Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Surgery
- Wrist Tendon Repair
- Extensor tenolysis
- Tendon freeing surgery
- Hand tendon surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25280: Lengthening or shortening of flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
- 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
- Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
- Pinning for Finger/Thumb Fracture
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
- Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
- Finger Bone Internal Fixation
- Broken Finger Surgery
- Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
- Finger Bone Break Repair
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)
- Percutaneous Finger Fracture Fixation
- Distal Phalanx Fracture Pinning
- Minimally Invasive Finger Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
- 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
- 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
- 26756: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, each
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
- Ganglion cyst removal hand
- Tendon sheath lesion excision
- Mucous cyst removal finger
CPT Codes:
- 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
- Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
- Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
- Hand Fracture Fixation
- Broken Hand Bone Surgery
- Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
- Articular Fracture Repair Hand
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
- Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
- Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture
CPT Codes:
- 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
- 26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
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:
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
- Finger Joint Exploration and Cleaning
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthrotomy
- MCP Joint Surgery
- Finger Joint Loose Body Removal
- Hand Joint Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
- 26075: Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage, or removal of loose or foreign body; metacarpophalangeal joint, each
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Setting a Broken Finger or Thumb (without surgery)
- Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Finger Tip Treatment
- Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
- Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Closed reduction finger fracture
- Thumb fracture manipulation
- Distal phalanx fracture treatment
- Non-surgical finger break repair
CPT Codes:
- 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
- 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
- 26755: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; with manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
- Wrist Fracture Surgery
- Radial Bone Fracture Repair
- Distal Radius Fixation
- Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
- Wrist Bone Fixation
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair
CPT Codes:
- 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation
- 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
Also known as:
- Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
- Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
- Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
- Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
- Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments
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:
- Shoulder Arthroscopy with Biceps Repair
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Arthroscopic)
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Biceps Tenodesis
- Keyhole Shoulder Biceps Surgery
- Shoulder Scope Biceps Repair
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
- Arthroscopic Distal Claviculectomy
- Mumford Procedure (Arthroscopic)
- AC Joint Resection (Arthroscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 29828: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; biceps tenodesis
- 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])
- 29824: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; distal claviculectomy including distal articular surface (Mumford procedure)
Also known as:
- Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
- Finger Tendon Repair
- Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
- Triceps tendon repair surgery
- Tendon graft for arm
- Flexor Tendon Repair
- Digital Tendon Surgery
- Hand Tendon Repair
CPT Codes:
- 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
- 26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Finger Ligament Repair
- Collateral ligament repair (finger)
- MP joint ligament repair
- Finger joint stabilization surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Amputation
- Digit Amputation
- Finger Removal
- Thumb Amputation Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure
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:
- Open Surgery for Broken Ankle Bone
- Open Repair of Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture
- Lateral Malleolus Fracture Repair
- Distal Fibula Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fixation Surgery
- Trimalleolar Ankle Fracture Surgery
- Ankle Fracture Fixation
- Open Ankle Fracture Reduction
- Broken Ankle Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27792: Open treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus), includes internal fixation, when performed
- 27822: Open treatment of trimalleolar ankle fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed, medial and/or lateral malleolus; without fixation of posterior lip
Also known as:
- Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement with Tendon Transfer
- Intercarpal Arthroplasty
- Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
- Wrist Joint Reconstruction
- Tendon Transfer for Hand Joint
CPT Codes:
- 25448: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Suspension, Including Transfer Or Transplant Of Tendon, With Interposition, When Performed
Also known as:
- Simple Foreign Body Removal from Skin
- Deep Foreign Body Removal (Muscle/Tendon)
- Subcutaneous foreign body extraction
- Skin foreign object removal
- Minor foreign body incision
- Muscle Foreign Body Extraction
- Tendon Sheath Foreign Body Removal
- Complicated Foreign Object Removal
CPT Codes:
- 10120: Incision and removal of foreign body, subcutaneous tissues; simple
- 20525: Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath; deep or complicated
Also known as:
- Open Repair of Forearm Bone Fractures
- Open Humerus Fracture Repair (Elbow Area)
- Setting Broken Forearm Bones (Without Surgery)
- Radius and Ulna Fracture Surgery
- Forearm Bone Fixation
- Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Forearm)
- Arm Fracture ORIF
- Elbow Fracture Surgery
- Humeral Epicondyle Fixation
- Upper Arm Bone Repair
- Closed Reduction of Forearm Fracture
- Radial and Ulnar Fracture Manipulation
- Non-Surgical Forearm Bone Setting
CPT Codes:
- 25575: Open Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures, With Internal Fixation, When Performed; Of Radius And Ulna
- 24575: Open treatment of humeral epicondylar fracture, medial or lateral, includes internal fixation, when performed
- 25565: Closed Treatment Of Radial And Ulnar Shaft Fractures; With Manipulation
Also known as:
- Open Treatment for Ankle Joint Disruption
- Syndesmosis Repair
- Distal Tibiofibular Joint Fixation
- Ankle Ligament Repair Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 27829: Open treatment of distal tibiofibular joint (syndesmosis) disruption, includes internal fixation, when performed
Also known as:
- Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Hand Lump Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of External Fixator
- Anesthesia
- External Fixation Device Removal
- Bone Fixator Removal
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- External Frame Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system
Also known as:
- Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
- Finger Joint Fusion
- Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
- Digit Joint Fusion
- Finger Joint Surgery
- Toe Joint Surgery
- Metacarpophalangeal Arthrodesis
- MCP Joint Fusion
- Finger Fusion Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
- 26850: Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
Also known as:
- Finger or Toe Joint Surgery
- Finger Joint Exploration
- Toe Joint Drainage
- Removal of Loose Body from Finger Joint
- Interphalangeal Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26080: Arthrotomy, with exploration, drainage, or removal of loose or foreign body; interphalangeal joint, each
Also known as:
- Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
- Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
- Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
- Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
- Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning
CPT Codes:
- 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone
Also known as:
- Injection for Wrist Arthrography
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Wrist Joint Injection for Imaging
- Contrast Injection for Wrist Scan
- Arthrography Prep (Wrist)
CPT Codes:
- 25246: Injection procedure for wrist arthrography
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Subcutaneous Hand Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26111: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 1.5 cm or greater
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:
- 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:
- Wrist Fracture Pinning
- Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
- Distal radius fracture repair
- Epiphyseal separation fixation
- Wrist bone pinning
CPT Codes:
- 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation
Also known as:
- Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
- Radius Shortening Osteotomy
- Ulna Shortening Procedure
- Forearm Bone Reshaping
CPT Codes:
- 25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening
Also known as:
- Hand Extensor Tendon Repair
- Extensor Tendon Surgery Hand
- Finger Tendon Repair
- Hand Tendon Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 26410: Repair, extensor tendon, hand, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Scaphoid Bone Non-Union Repair
- Navicular bone repair
- Wrist bone fusion
- Scaphoid fracture surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25440: Repair Of Nonunion, Scaphoid Carpal (Navicular) Bone, With Or Without Radial Styloidectomy (Includes Obtaining Graft And Necessary Fixation)
Also known as:
- Revision of Wrist Joint Replacement
- Wrist Arthroplasty Revision
- Artificial Wrist Joint Removal and Replacement
- Wrist Implant Revision Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25449: Revision of arthroplasty, including removal of implant, wrist joint
Also known as:
- Removal of Elbow Bursa
- Olecranon Bursa Excision
- Elbow Bursa Removal Surgery
- Bursitis Elbow Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 24105: Excision, olecranon bursa
Also known as:
- Minor Bone Graft
- Bone Grafts
- Small Bone Graft
- Dowel Bone Graft
- Button Bone Graft
- Autograft (Small)
CPT Codes:
- 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
Also known as:
- Ankle Ligament Repair
- Collateral Ligament Repair
- Ankle Ligament Surgery
- Ankle Ligament Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 27695: Repair, primary, disrupted ligament, ankle; collateral
Also known as:
- Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Extensor Side)
- Extensor Tenosynovectomy
- Wrist Synovial Excision (Extensor)
- Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision (Extensor)
CPT Codes:
- 25116: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); extensors, with or without transposition of dorsal retinaculum
Also known as:
- Forearm or Wrist Extensor Tendon Sheath Repair with Graft
- Wrist Tendon Graft Repair
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Reconstruction
- Forearm Tendon Repair with Tissue Graft
CPT Codes:
- 25275: Repair, tendon sheath, extensor, forearm and/or wrist, with free graft (includes obtaining graft) (eg, for extensor carpi ulnaris subluxation)
Also known as:
- Upper Thigh Bone Fracture Repair with Rod
- Femoral Fracture Intramedullary Nailing
- Hip Fracture Rod Fixation
- Intertrochanteric Fracture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 27245: Treatment of intertrochanteric, peritrochanteric, or subtrochanteric femoral fracture; with intramedullary implant, with or without interlocking screws and/or cerclage
Also known as:
- Exploration of Penetrating Arm/Leg Wound
- Extremity Wound Exploration
- Deep Wound Check Arm/Leg
- Penetrating Injury Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 20103: Exploration of penetrating wound (separate procedure); extremity
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Spinal Nerve Transection
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
- Spinal Nerve Avulsion
- Extradural Nerve Cut
- Nerve Root Sectioning
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
- 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
Also known as:
- Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
- Finger Nerve Repair
- Toe Nerve Repair
- Hand Nerve Suture
- Foot Nerve Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve
Also known as:
- Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
- Excisional Debridement (Bone)
- Open Fracture Debridement
- Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
- Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
CPT Codes:
- 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
Also known as:
- Nail Bed Repair
- Fingernail Bed Repair
- Toenail Bed Repair
- Nail Injury Repair
CPT Codes:
- 11760: Repair of nail bed
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery
- Tissue Transfer
- Local Flap Reconstruction
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14040: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15275: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Infants/Children)
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement for Graft
- Burn Scar Release Surgery
- Recipient Site Preparation for Skin Repair
CPT Codes:
- 15004: Surgical preparation or creation of recipient site by excision of open wounds, burn eschar, or scar (including subcutaneous tissues), or incisional release of scar contracture, face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet and/or multiple digits; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
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:
- Continuous Pulse Oximetry
- Pulse Oximetry
- Oxygen Saturation Monitoring
- Oximetry Test
- Blood Oxygen Level Check
CPT Codes:
- 94761: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; multiple determinations (eg, during exercise)
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What is Dr. Paul Nielsen's specialty?
Dr. Nielsen is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Kearney, NE. 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. Nielsen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Paul Nielsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Nielsen is affiliated with Bryan Health Kearney Regional Medical Center, OrthoNebraska 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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