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Dr. Lauren Hutchinson, MD

Shelby, NC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hutchinson, Plastic Surgeon in Shelby, NC?

    Dr. Lauren Hutchinson, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Shelby, NC with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Hutchinson is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hutchinson’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hutchinson’s office at (704) 484-0464.

    What languages does Dr. Hutchinson speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hutchinson treat?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Hutchinson 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. Hutchinson. 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:

    • Chronic Radiation Skin Changes
    • Skin Condition
    • Long-term radiation dermatitis
    • Skin damage from radiation
    • Non-ionizing radiation skin effects

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L578: Other skin changes due to chronic exposure to nonionizing radiation

    Also known as:

    • Actinic Keratosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Sun Exposure
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Solar keratosis
    • Precancerous skin lesion
    • Rough sun spots

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L570: Actinic keratosis

    Also known as:

    • Bone, Soft Tissue, or Skin Growth of Unknown Type
    • Bone Disease
    • Skin Condition
    • Bone tumor of unknown nature
    • Skin lesion of unknown type
    • Soft tissue mass of unknown behavior

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • D492: Neoplasm of unspecified behavior of bone, soft tissue, and skin

    Also known as:

    • Inflamed Seborrheic Keratosis
    • Mole
    • Benign Tumor
    • Skin Condition
    • Birthmarks
    • Moles
    • Common Moles, Dysplastic Nevi, and Risk of Melanoma
    • Irritated seborrheic keratosis
    • Red skin growth
    • Inflamed age spot
    • Nevus
    • Birthmark
    • Skin spot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L820: Inflamed seborrheic keratosis
    • D225: Melanocytic nevi of trunk

    Also known as:

    • Follicular Skin Cysts
    • Skin Condition
    • Hair follicle cysts
    • Dermal cysts
    • Subcutaneous cysts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L728: Other follicular cysts of the skin and subcutaneous tissue

    Also known as:

    • Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
    • Skin Condition
    • Scar Tissue
    • Fibrotic Skin
    • Excessive Scarring

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin

    What procedures does Dr. Hutchinson perform?

    As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Hutchinson 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. Hutchinson. 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:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound

    CPT Codes:

    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Precancerous Skin Lesions
    • Skin Conditions
    • Actinic Keratosis Treatment
    • Premalignant Lesion Destruction
    • Skin Cancer Prevention Treatment
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17000: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); first lesion
    • 17003: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), premalignant lesions (eg, actinic keratoses); second through 14 lesions, each (List separately in addition to code for first lesion)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair on Torso (2.6-7.5 cm)
    • Trunk Wound Closure (Complex)
    • Deep Torso Laceration Repair
    • Complex Body Wound Stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13101: Repair, complex, trunk; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Mole Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11603: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 2.1 to 3.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy
    • Shave Biopsy
    • Tangential Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11102: Tangential biopsy of skin (eg, shave, scoop, saucerize, curette); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Cancerous Skin Growth Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Does Dr. Hutchinson accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hutchinson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (704) 484-0464 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hutchinson accept in Shelby, NC?

    Dr. Hutchinson in Shelby, NC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Express Scripts

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health Insurance Co

    • Preferred Health Plan

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Hutchinson's office located?

    Dr. Lauren Hutchinson's Primary Practice

    105 Delta Park Dr

    Shelby, NC 28150

    (704) 484-0464

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    Dr. Lauren Hutchinson's Practice 2

    959 Cox Rd

    Gastonia, NC 28054

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

    Dr. Hutchinson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1205241221.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hutchinson?

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

    What is Dr. Lauren Hutchinson's specialty?

    Dr. Hutchinson is a Plastic Surgeon near Shelby, NC. A plastic surgeon specializes in repairing, reconstructing, or replacing physical defects involving the skin, musculoskeletal system, craniomaxillofacial structures, hands, extremities, breasts, trunk, and external genitalia. Cosmetic surgery is a key aspect of this specialty, where surgeons apply aesthetic principles to enhance appearance and optimize reconstructive outcomes, addressing both normal structures and those requiring reconstruction. Contact Dr. Hutchinson to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Lauren Hutchinson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hutchinson is affiliated with CaroMont Regional 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. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals

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    Is Lauren Hutchinson accepting new patients in Shelby, NC?

    Yes, Dr. Lauren Hutchinson is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Lauren Hutchinson offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hutchinson's office at (704) 484-0464 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Lauren Hutchinson?

    Please contact Dr. Hutchinson's office at (704) 484-0464 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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