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Who is Dr. Kejner, Otolaryngologist in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Alexandra Kejner, MD is an Otolaryngologist, who primarily practices in Charleston, SC with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Kejner is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Kejner’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Kejner’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Kejner?
Dr. Alexandra Kejner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Otolaryngologist 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. Kejner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Head & Neck Cancer, Head & Neck Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Charleston/SC community, Dr. Kejner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Kejner speak?
Dr. Kejner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Kejner treat?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kejner 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. Kejner. 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:
- Salivary Gland Infection
- Other Salivary Gland Problems
- Chronic Salivary Gland Infection
- Salivary Gland Stones
- Dry Mouth
- Salivary Gland Disorder
- Saliva & Salivary Gland Disorder
- Sialadenitis
- Inflamed Salivary Gland
- Salivary Gland Inflammation
- Salivary Gland Issues
- Saliva Gland Ailments
- Unspecified Salivary Gland Disease
- Chronic Sialadenitis
- Long-term Salivary Gland Inflammation
- Recurring Salivary Gland Infection
- Salivary stones
- Sialoliths
- Blocked salivary duct
- Xerostomia
- Lack of Saliva
- Saliva Production Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- K1120: Sialoadenitis, unspecified
- K118: Other diseases of salivary glands
- K1123: Chronic sialoadenitis
- K115: Sialolithiasis
- K117: Disturbances of salivary secretion
Also known as:
- Throat Cancer
- Oral Cancer
- Laryngeal Cancer
- Voice Box Cancer
- Malignant Laryngeal Tumor
- Tonsil Cancer
- Oropharyngeal Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tonsil
- Malignant Neoplasm of Oropharynx
- Pharyngeal Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C329: Malignant neoplasm of larynx, unspecified
- C099: Malignant neoplasm of tonsil, unspecified
- C109: Malignant neoplasm of oropharynx, unspecified
Also known as:
- Oral Cancer
- Mouth Cancer
- Oral Cavity Cancer
- Mouth Malignancy
- Oral Carcinoma
- Tongue Cancer
- Malignant Neoplasm of Tongue
- Tongue Carcinoma
ICD-10 Codes:
- C069: Malignant neoplasm of mouth, unspecified
- C029: Malignant neoplasm of tongue, unspecified
- C01: Malignant neoplasm of base of tongue
Also known as:
- Neck Lump or Swelling
- Head Lump or Swelling
- Neck Mass
- Bump on Neck
- Neck Nodule
- Head Mass
- Bump on Head
- Head Nodule
ICD-10 Codes:
- R221: Localized swelling, mass and lump, neck
- R220: Localized swelling, mass and lump, head
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer
- Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
- Squamous Cell Carcinoma
- SCC
- Malignant Skin Tumor
ICD-10 Codes:
- C4492: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin, unspecified
Also known as:
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Sinus Cancer
- Nasal Cancer
- Head Cancer
- Neck Cancer
- Facial Cancer
- Malignant Head and Neck Tumor
- Maxillary sinus cancer
- Nasal sinus cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of maxillary sinus
ICD-10 Codes:
- C760: Malignant neoplasm of head, face and neck
- C310: Malignant neoplasm of maxillary sinus
Also known as:
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Swallowing Disorder
- Difficulty Swallowing in Throat
- Trouble Starting to Swallow
- Throat Swallowing Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1312: Dysphagia, oropharyngeal phase
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:
- Loss of Larynx
- Throat Disorder
- Laryngectomy
- Missing Voice Box
- Voice Box Removal
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z9002: Acquired absence of larynx
Also known as:
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Carcinoma
- Malignant Thyroid Nodule
- Thyroid Gland Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C73: Malignant neoplasm of thyroid gland
What procedures does Dr. Kejner perform?
As an Otolaryngologist, Dr. Kejner 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. Kejner. 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:
- Ultrasound-Guided Fine Needle Biopsy
- Deep Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Salivary Gland Biopsy
- Fine Needle Biopsy
- Tongue Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy of Salivary Gland
- Mouth Vestibule Biopsy
- Lip Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Ultrasound
- FNA Biopsy with Ultrasound
- Image-Guided Biopsy
- Fine Needle Aspiration
- First Lesion Biopsy
- Cervical Lymph Node Excision
- Open Neck Lymph Node Biopsy
- Deep Cervical Node Removal
- Incisional Salivary Gland Biopsy
- Gland Biopsy
- Mouth Gland Biopsy
- FNA Biopsy
- Needle Biopsy without Imaging
- Tissue Sample Collection
- Oral Biopsy
- Tongue Tissue Sample
- Anterior Tongue Biopsy
- Fine needle aspiration salivary gland
- Parotid gland biopsy
- Oral Vestibule Biopsy
- Inner Lip Biopsy
- Mouth Lining Biopsy
- Lip Tissue Sample
- Oral Biopsy (Lip)
- Lip Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 10005: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, including ultrasound guidance; first lesion
- 38510: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep cervical node(s)
- 42405: Biopsy of salivary gland; incisional
- 10021: Fine needle aspiration biopsy, without imaging guidance; first lesion
- 41100: Biopsy of tongue; anterior two-thirds
- 42400: Biopsy of salivary gland; needle
- 40808: Biopsy, vestibule of mouth
- 40490: Biopsy of lip
Also known as:
- Salivary Duct Dilation
- Salivary gland duct widening
- Catheterization of salivary duct
- Salivary stone removal procedure
- Blocked salivary duct treatment
- Open Salivary Duct
- Widen Salivary Gland Duct
- Salivary Gland Stone Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42660: Dilation and catheterization of salivary duct, with or without injection
- 42650: Dilation salivary duct
Also known as:
- Repair of Salivary Gland Duct
- Salivary Duct Repair
- Salivary Gland Stone Removal (Sialolithotomy)
- Sialodochoplasty
- Salivary Duct Reconstruction
- Blocked Salivary Duct Surgery
- Salivary Gland Duct Repair
- Complicated Salivary Duct Surgery
- Parotid Stone Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Surgery
- Sialolith Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42500: Plastic repair of salivary duct, sialodochoplasty; primary or simple
- 42505: Plastic repair of salivary duct, sialodochoplasty; secondary or complicated
- 42340: Sialolithotomy; parotid, extraoral or complicated intraoral
Also known as:
- Complicated Salivary Gland Stone Removal
- Removal of Salivary Gland Stone (Intraoral)
- Sialolithotomy
- Submandibular Stone Removal
- Salivary Duct Stone Surgery
- Sialolith Removal
- Submandibular Stone Extraction
CPT Codes:
- 42335: Sialolithotomy; submandibular (submaxillary), complicated, intraoral
- 42330: Sialolithotomy; submandibular (submaxillary), sublingual or parotid, uncomplicated, intraoral
Also known as:
- Parotid Gland Tumor Removal with Facial Nerve Preservation
- Parotidectomy
- Salivary gland tumor removal
- Facial nerve sparing parotidectomy
- Lateral parotidectomy
CPT Codes:
- 42415: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, with dissection and preservation of facial nerve
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Removal
- Submandibular Gland Excision
- Submaxillary Gland Surgery
- Salivary Gland Resection
CPT Codes:
- 42440: Excision of submandibular (submaxillary) gland
Also known as:
- Complex Mouth Vestibuloplasty
- Complex Oral Vestibuloplasty
- Ridge Extension Surgery (Mouth)
- Muscle Repositioning Mouth Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 40845: Vestibuloplasty; complex (including ridge extension, muscle repositioning)
Also known as:
- Esophageal Dilation (Bougie)
- Esophageal Widening
- Bougie Dilation of Esophagus
- Swallowing Tube Dilation
CPT Codes:
- 43450: Dilation of esophagus, by unguided sound or bougie, single or multiple passes
Also known as:
- Mouth Lesion Removal
- Oral Scar Destruction
- Mouth Vestibule Lesion Treatment
- Laser Mouth Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 40820: Destruction of lesion or scar of vestibule of mouth by physical methods (eg, laser, thermal, cryo, chemical)
Also known as:
- Removal of Parotid Gland Tumor (Partial)
- Partial Parotidectomy
- Lateral Lobe Parotidectomy
- Salivary Gland Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 42410: Excision of parotid tumor or parotid gland; lateral lobe, without nerve dissection
Also known as:
- Partial Tongue Removal
- Partial glossectomy
- Tongue resection
- Tongue surgery for cancer
- Removal of part of tongue
CPT Codes:
- 41120: Glossectomy; less than one-half tongue
Also known as:
- Tonsillectomy (Age 12+)
- Tonsil Removal
- Adult Tonsillectomy
- Throat Surgery for Tonsils
CPT Codes:
- 42826: Tonsillectomy, primary or secondary; age 12 or over
Also known as:
- Removal of Mouth Lesion
- Oral Lesion Excision
- Mouth Mucosa Lesion Removal
- Vestibule of Mouth Lesion Removal
CPT Codes:
- 40810: Excision of lesion of mucosa and submucosa, vestibule of mouth; without repair
Also known as:
- Flexible Diagnostic Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Flexible Laryngoscope
- Throat Scope
- Diagnostic Throat Exam
CPT Codes:
- 31575: Laryngoscopy, flexible; diagnostic
Also known as:
- Larynx Biopsy with Microscope
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct laryngoscopy with biopsy
- Voice box biopsy
- Throat biopsy with scope
- Micro-laryngoscopy biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 31536: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy; with operating microscope or telescope
Also known as:
- Diagnostic Nasal Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Nose Scope
- Rhinoscope
- Nasal Examination with Scope
CPT Codes:
- 31231: Nasal endoscopy, diagnostic, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Nasal and Sinus Endoscopy with Biopsy or Polyp Removal
- Endoscopy
- Sinus Endoscopy
- Nasal Polyp Removal
- Sinus Biopsy
- Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 31237: Nasal/sinus endoscopy, surgical; with biopsy, polypectomy or debridement (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Microscope
- Direct Laryngoscopy
- Voice Box Exam
- Larynx Scope
- Tracheoscopy
- Throat Scope
- Larynx Examination
CPT Codes:
- 31526: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, with operating microscope or telescope
- 31525: Laryngoscopy direct, with or without tracheoscopy; diagnostic, except newborn
Also known as:
- Lung Airway Exam Through Tracheostomy
- Tracheostomy Bronchoscopy
- Airway Scope Through Trachea
- Bronchoscopy via Tracheostomy
- Lung Airway Inspection
CPT Codes:
- 31615: Tracheobronchoscopy Through Established Tracheostomy Incision
Also known as:
- Laryngoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- Direct Laryngoscopy with Tissue Sample
- Voice Box Scope with Biopsy
- Throat Biopsy via Laryngoscopy
CPT Codes:
- 31535: Laryngoscopy, direct, operative, with biopsy;
Also known as:
- Swallowing Function Test
- Swallowing Study (Videofluoroscopy)
- Dysphagia Tests
- Dysphagia Evaluation
- Oral Swallowing Assessment
- Pharyngeal Swallowing Test
- Swallowing Study
- Videofluoroscopic Swallowing Study (VFSS)
- Modified Barium Swallow (MBS)
CPT Codes:
- 92610: Evaluation of oral and pharyngeal swallowing function
- 92611: Motion fluoroscopic evaluation of swallowing function by cine or video recording
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Voice Prosthetic Fitting
- Speech Prosthesis Evaluation
- Voice Device Assessment
- Artificial Voice Fitting
CPT Codes:
- 92597: Evaluation for use and/or fitting of voice prosthetic device to supplement oral speech
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Radioactive Tracer Injection for Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
- Sentinel Node Mapping Injection
- Lymph Node Tracer Injection
- Radioactive Dye for Lymph Nodes
- Sentinel Lymph Node Identification
CPT Codes:
- 38792: Injection procedure; radioactive tracer for identification of sentinel node
Also known as:
- Swallowing Endoscopy
- Endoscopy
- Dysphagia Tests
- FEES Test
- Flexible Endoscopic Evaluation of Swallowing
- Laryngeal Sensory Test
- Swallowing Study
CPT Codes:
- 92616: Flexible endoscopic evaluation of swallowing and laryngeal sensory testing by cine or video recording;
Also known as:
- Medical Nutrition Therapy
- Dietary Counseling
- Nutritional Assessment
- Registered Dietitian Consultation
CPT Codes:
- 97802: Medical nutrition therapy; initial assessment and intervention, individual, face-to-face with the patient, each 15 minutes
Also known as:
- Nasopharyngoscopy
- Nasal Endoscopy
- Throat Endoscopy
- Scope of Nose and Throat
CPT Codes:
- 92511: Nasopharyngoscopy with endoscope (separate procedure)
Also known as:
- Removal of One Side of Thyroid Gland
- Unilateral Thyroid Lobectomy
- Thyroid Lobe Removal
- Partial Thyroidectomy
- Isthmusectomy
CPT Codes:
- 60220: Total thyroid lobectomy, unilateral; with or without isthmusectomy
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Skin Biopsy
- Skin Biopsy (Punch)
- Incisional Skin Biopsy
- Wedge Biopsy
- Skin Lesion Biopsy
- Punch Biopsy
- Dermal Punch Biopsy
- Shave Biopsy
- Tangential Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11106: Incisional biopsy of skin (eg, wedge) (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion
- 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
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
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
Also known as:
- Skin Flap Surgery (Medium Size)
- Adjacent tissue transfer
- Local flap surgery
- Skin rearrangement
CPT Codes:
- 14041: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm
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:
- 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:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Autologous Soft Tissue Graft
- Fat Grafting
- Dermal Graft
- Fascia Graft
- Tissue Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15769: Grafting of autologous soft tissue, other, harvested by direct excision (eg, fat, dermis, fascia)
Also known as:
- Custom Oral Surgical Splint
- Surgical Mouth Splint
- Oral Appliance Fabrication
- Custom Dental Splint
- Jaw Splint Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 21085: Impression and custom preparation; oral surgical splint
Also known as:
- Large Face or Scalp Tumor Removal
- Radical Soft Tissue Resection
- Sarcoma Removal Face/Scalp
- Large Skin Tumor Excision
- Facial Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 21016: Radical resection of tumor (eg, sarcoma), soft tissue of face or scalp; 2 cm or greater
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:
- Trigger Point Injection
- Muscle Pain Injection
- Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
- Trigger Point Release Injection
CPT Codes:
- 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)
Also known as:
- Salivary Gland Nerve Treatment (Bilateral)
- Botox for Salivary Glands
- Chemodenervation of Salivary Glands
- Parotid Gland Nerve Block
- Submandibular Gland Nerve Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 64611: Chemodenervation of parotid and submandibular salivary glands, bilateral
Does Dr. Kejner accept my insurance?
Dr. Kejner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Kejner accept in Charleston, SC?
Dr. Kejner in Charleston, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
BCBS Unspecified
BlueCross BlueShield of South Carolina
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Department of Defense / Tricare
Marine Engineers Benefits Association
Medicare
State of South Carolina
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Kejner's office located?
What is Dr. Kejner's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Kejner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1801020466.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Kejner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Kejner
What is Dr. Alexandra Kejner's specialty?
Dr. Kejner is a Otolaryngologist near Charleston, SC. An otolaryngologist-head and neck surgeon provides comprehensive medical and surgical care for conditions affecting the ears, nose, throat, respiratory, and upper alimentary systems, as well as related head and neck structures. This specialist diagnoses and treats diseases, allergies, neoplasms, deformities, disorders, and injuries involving these areas. Expertise includes head and neck oncology, facial plastic and reconstructive surgery, and the treatment of hearing and voice disorders. Contact Dr. Kejner to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Alexandra Kejner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
No, Kejner is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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 Alexandra Kejner accepting new patients in Charleston, SC?
Yes, Dr. Alexandra Kejner is accepting new patients at this time.
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