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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Higginson, Critical Care Surgeon in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Sara Higginson, MD is a Critical Care Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fresno, CA with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Higginson is fluent in English, Italian, and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Higginson’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Higginson’s office at (559) 608-6500.
What languages does Dr. Higginson speak?
Dr. Higginson and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Italian
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Higginson treat?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Higginson 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. Higginson. 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:
- Scars
- Hypertrophic Scarring
- Keloid Scars
- Scar Tissue
ICD-10 Codes:
- L910: Hypertrophic scar
Also known as:
- Minor Body Surface Burns
- General Burn Injury
- Second-Degree Chest Wall Burn
- Second-Degree Burn to Left Foot
- Second-Degree Burn to Right Foot
- Second-Degree Burn of Left Forearm
- Second-Degree Burn of Right Forearm
- Third-Degree Burn of Left Foot
- Second-Degree Burn on Head, Face, or Neck
- Second-Degree Burn of Right Thigh
- Third-degree burn of the abdominal wall
- Significant Body Surface Burns with Minor Deep Burns
- Second-Degree Right Hand Burn
- Second-Degree Burn of the Left Palm
- Burns
- Small Area Burns
- Limited Burns
- First Degree Burns
- Thermal Injury
- Fire Burn
- Scald Injury
- Partial thickness chest burn
- Moderate chest burn
- Thermal injury
- Skin burn
- Partial-thickness burn on left foot
- Moderate left foot burn
- Left foot thermal injury
- Partial-thickness burn on right foot
- Moderate right foot burn
- Right foot thermal injury
- Partial Thickness Burn
- Dermal Burn
- Moderate Burn
- Partial thickness burn
- Burn injury
- Full-thickness burn of Left Foot
- 3rd degree burn of Left Foot
- Severe burn of Left Foot
- Heat burn
- Blistering Burn
- Full thickness burn on belly
- Severe burn on abdomen
- Deep burn on abdomen
- Extensive Burns
- Severe Burns
- Large Area Burns
- Blistering burn
- Dermal burn
- Deep Partial Thickness Burn
ICD-10 Codes:
- T310: Burns involving less than 10% of body surface
- T300: Burn of unspecified body region, unspecified degree
- T2121XA: Burn of second degree of chest wall, initial encounter
- T25222D: Burn of second degree of left foot, subsequent encounter
- T25221D: Burn of second degree of right foot, subsequent encounter
- T22212A: Burn of second degree of left forearm, initial encounter
- T22211D: Burn of second degree of right forearm, subsequent encounter
- T25322D: Burn of third degree of left foot, subsequent encounter
- T2020XD: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T24211D: Burn of second degree of right thigh, subsequent encounter
- T2132XA: Burn of third degree of abdominal wall, initial encounter
- T25222A: Burn of second degree of left foot, initial encounter
- T3120: Burns involving 20-29% of body surface with 0% to 9% third degree burns
- T22211A: Burn of second degree of right forearm, initial encounter
- T2020XA: Burn of second degree of head, face, and neck, unspecified site, initial encounter
- T23201D: Burn of second degree of right hand, unspecified site, subsequent encounter
- T23252D: Burn of second degree of left palm, subsequent encounter
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
Also known as:
- Thickened Skin Condition
- Skin Condition
- Skin hypertrophy
- Hypertrophic skin disorder
- Skin thickening
ICD-10 Codes:
- L918: Other hypertrophic disorders of the skin
What procedures does Dr. Higginson perform?
As a Critical Care Surgeon, Dr. Higginson 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. Higginson. 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:
- Small Burn Treatment
- Skin Substitute Graft Application (Additional Area)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
- Burns
- Partial-Thickness Burn Care
- Burn Debridement
- Minor Burn Dressing
- Small Burn Wound Care
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering with Skin Substitute
- Wound Skin Replacement
CPT Codes:
- 16020: Dressings and/or debridement of partial-thickness burns, initial or subsequent; small (less than 5% total body surface area)
- 15274: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Skin Substitute Graft (Large Area)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Skin Substitute Application
- Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
- Artificial skin graft
- Wound covering application
- Skin replacement for large wounds
- Facial Skin Graft
- Autograft Skin Transplant
- Skin Grafting for Large Areas
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Skin Replacement Application
- Wound Covering Application
- Skin Replacement Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15273: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
- 15120: Split-Thickness Autograft, Face, Scalp, Eyelids, Mouth, Neck, Ears, Orbits, Genitalia, Hands, Feet, And/Or Multiple Digits; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
- 15101: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; Each Additional 100 Sq Cm, Or Each Additional 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children, Or Part Thereof (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)
- 15278: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; each additional 100 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 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:
- Wound or Burn Site Preparation for Graft
- Surgery
- Surgical Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15002: 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, trunk, arms, legs; first 100 sq cm or 1% of body area of infants and children
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:
- Surgical Preparation for Skin Graft (Additional Area)
- Surgery
- Wound Bed Preparation
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Creation
CPT Codes:
- 15003: 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, trunk, arms, legs; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Surgical Preparation of Wound or Burn Site
- Surgery
- Wound Debridement
- Burn Eschar Excision
- Scar Contracture Release
- Recipient Site Preparation
CPT Codes:
- 15005: 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; each additional 100 sq cm, or part thereof, or each additional 1% of body area of infants and children (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Also known as:
- Skin Substitute Graft for Face or Extremities
- Artificial Skin Graft
- Skin Replacement for Wounds
- Bioengineered Skin Application
- Wound Covering Graft
CPT Codes:
- 15277: Application of skin substitute graft to face, scalp, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, feet, and/or multiple digits, total wound surface area greater than or equal to 100 sq cm; first 100 sq cm wound surface area, or 1% of body area of infants and children
Also known as:
- Chemical Cauterization of Granulation Tissue
- Proud flesh removal
- Chemical burn for wound overgrowth
- Granulation tissue treatment
- Wound cautery
CPT Codes:
- 17250: Chemical cauterization of granulation tissue (ie, proud flesh)
Does Dr. Higginson accept my insurance?
Dr. Higginson accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (559) 608-6500 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Higginson accept in Fresno, CA?
Dr. Higginson in Fresno, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
CareSource
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
MedImpact
Molina
State of Arkansas
State of Ohio
The Health Plan of the Upper Ohio Valley
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Higginson's office located?
What is Dr. Higginson's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Higginson's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1578852471.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Higginson?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Higginson
What is Dr. Sara Higginson's specialty?
Dr. Higginson is a Critical Care Surgeon near Fresno, CA. A surgeon specializing in critical care medicine is an expert in managing critically ill and postoperative patients, particularly trauma victims. They are responsible to diagnose, treat, and support patients with multiple organ dysfunction. In addition to clinical care, these specialists may oversee the administration of intensive care units and coordinate patient care between the primary physician, critical care staff, and other specialists. Contact Dr. Higginson to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Sara Higginson affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Higginson is affiliated with Cabell Huntington Hospital, Kettering Health Dayton 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 Sara Higginson accepting new patients in Fresno, CA?
Yes, Dr. Sara Higginson is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Sara Higginson offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Higginson's office at (559) 608-6500 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Sara Higginson?
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