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Dr. Shawn Birchenough, MD

Spartanburg, SC

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Birchenough, Plastic Surgeon in Spartanburg, SC?

    Dr. Shawn Birchenough, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Spartanburg, SC with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Birchenough graduated from University of Virginia Medical School. Dr. Birchenough is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Birchenough’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Birchenough’s office at (864) 560-6717.

    Where did Dr. Birchenough go to medical school and complete their residency?

    • Medical School: University of Virginia Medical School

    Is Dr. Birchenough board certified as a Plastic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Birchenough, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Birchenough speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Birchenough treat?

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

    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reconstructive Surgery
    • Cosmetic Procedures
    • Aesthetic Surgery
    • Body Enhancement Surgery

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z428: Encounter for other plastic and reconstructive surgery following medical procedure or healed injury

    Also known as:

    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Nose
    • Basal Cell Skin Cancer of the Face
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ)
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma (BCC)
    • Rodent Ulcer
    • BCC
    • Basal Cell Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C44311: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of nose
    • C44319: Basal cell carcinoma of skin of other parts of face

    Also known as:

    • Breast Enlargement
    • Breast Disease
    • Breast hypertrophy
    • Macromastia
    • Gigantomastia

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N62: Hypertrophy of breast

    Also known as:

    • Acquired Nose Deformity
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Nose shape change
    • Deformed nose
    • Nasal deformity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M950: Acquired deformity of nose

    Also known as:

    • Squamous Cell Skin Cancer of the Scalp or Neck
    • Skin Cancer
    • Skin Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Scalp
    • Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Neck
    • Scalp SCC
    • Neck SCC

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C4442: Squamous cell carcinoma of skin of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Melanoma of Scalp or Neck
    • Melanoma
    • Scalp Melanoma
    • Neck Melanoma
    • Skin Cancer of Scalp
    • Skin Cancer of Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C434: Malignant melanoma of scalp and neck

    Also known as:

    • Nasal Bone Fracture
    • Fractures
    • Nose Injuries and Disorder
    • Broken Nose
    • Nose Bone Break
    • Fractured Nose

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • S022XXA: Fracture of nasal bones, initial encounter for closed fracture

    What procedures does Dr. Birchenough perform?

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

    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Area)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Hands, Feet)
    • Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Small Area)
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Additional Area)
    • Full Thickness Skin Graft (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Composite Skin Graft (Ear/Nose)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Covering Application
    • Skin Replacement Surgery
    • Facial Skin Graft
    • Free Skin Graft (Nose/Ears/Eyelids/Lips)
    • Full Thickness Graft for Face
    • Cosmetic Skin Graft (Face)
    • Autologous Skin Graft
    • Partial Thickness Skin Graft
    • Skin Transplant
    • Free skin graft
    • Skin transplant
    • Dermal graft
    • Bio-engineered Skin Graft
    • Facial skin graft
    • Hand skin graft
    • Neck skin graft
    • Genital skin graft
    • Ear Reconstruction Graft
    • Nose Reconstruction Graft
    • Full Thickness Composite Graft
    • Complex Skin Graft

    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
    • 15260: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, nose, ears, eyelids, and/or lips; 20 sq cm or less
    • 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)
    • 15100: Split-Thickness Autograft, Trunk, Arms, Legs; First 100 Sq Cm Or Less, Or 1% Of Body Area Of Infants And Children (Except 15050)
    • 15220: Full thickness graft, free, including direct closure of donor site, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 20 sq cm or less
    • 15276: 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; each additional 25 sq cm wound surface area, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 15240: Full Thickness Graft, Free, Including Direct Closure Of Donor Site, Forehead, Cheeks, Chin, Mouth, Neck, Axillae, Genitalia, Hands, And/Or Feet; 20 Sq Cm Or Less
    • 15760: Graft; composite (eg, full thickness of external ear or nasal ala), including primary closure, donor area

    Also known as:

    • Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
    • Facial Tissue Reconstruction
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
    • Facial Reconstruction
    • Adjacent tissue flap surgery
    • Eyelid reconstruction
    • Nose reconstruction
    • Lip reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
    • 14061: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Surgery (Medium)
    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Additional Area)
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Local Flap Surgery
    • Skin Graft (Adjacent Tissue)
    • Skin Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Rearrangement
    • Local Flap Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 14301: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; defect 30.1 sq cm to 60.0 sq cm
    • 14302: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, any area; each additional 30.0 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Skin Flap Procedure for Face
    • Island Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Forehead Skin Flap Surgery
    • Facial Skin Flap Surgery
    • Flap delay surgery
    • Flap division and inset
    • Facial skin flap
    • Pedicle flap
    • Tissue flap surgery
    • Skin transfer surgery
    • Reconstructive flap
    • Paramedian forehead flap
    • Axial pattern flap
    • Forehead reconstruction
    • Pedicle Flap Surgery
    • Tissue Transfer (Face)
    • Reconstructive Flap Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 15630: Delay of flap or sectioning of flap (division and inset); at eyelids, nose, ears, or lips
    • 15740: Flap; island pedicle requiring identification and dissection of an anatomically named axial vessel
    • 15731: Forehead flap with preservation of vascular pedicle (eg, axial pattern flap, paramedian forehead flap)
    • 15576: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; eyelids, nose, ears, lips, or intraoral

    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:

    • Breast Reduction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Capsule Revision
    • Breast Reconstruction Revision
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Reduction Mammoplasty
    • Breast Size Reduction
    • Mammoplasty
    • Capsulectomy (Breast Implant)
    • Capsulotomy (Breast Implant)
    • Breast Implant Scar Tissue Removal
    • Corrective Breast Reconstruction Surgery
    • Breast Implant Revision
    • Flap Revision for Breast Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 19318: Breast reduction
    • 19370: Revision of peri-implant capsule, breast, including capsulotomy, capsulorrhaphy, and/or partial capsulectomy
    • 19380: Revision of reconstructed breast (eg, significant removal of tissue, re-advancement and/or re-inset of flaps in autologous reconstruction or significant capsular revision combined with soft tissue excision in implant-based reconstruction)

    Also known as:

    • Autologous Fat Grafting (Body)
    • Additional Fat Transfer (Body, Breasts, Scalp)
    • Fat Transfer
    • Liposuction with Fat Injection
    • Body Fat Graft
    • Autologous Fat Injection
    • Liposuction Fat Grafting
    • Body Fat Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 15771: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 50 cc or less injectate
    • 15772: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to trunk, breasts, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 50 cc injectate, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Facial Wound Repair
    • Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
    • Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
    • Wounds and Injuries
    • Stitches for facial cut
    • Intermediate wound closure
    • Repair of facial laceration
    • Facial Laceration Repair
    • Head Wound Stitching
    • Complex Facial Cut Repair
    • Laceration Repair (Body)
    • Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
    • Deep Wound Stitching (Body)

    CPT Codes:

    • 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
    • 12052: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.6 cm to 5.0 cm
    • 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Tissue Expander Placement
    • Tissue Expander to Permanent Implant Exchange
    • Breast Implant Insertion After Mastectomy
    • Breast Reconstruction
    • Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
    • Breast Reconstruction with Expanders
    • Tissue Expander Surgery (Breast)
    • Breast Implant Preparation
    • Breast implant exchange
    • Breast reconstruction second stage
    • Expander removal and implant placement
    • Permanent breast implant surgery
    • Delayed Breast Reconstruction
    • Breast Implant Placement (Post-Mastectomy)
    • Secondary Breast Augmentation
    • Reconstructive Breast Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 19357: Tissue expander placement in breast reconstruction, including subsequent expansion(s)
    • 11970: Replacement of tissue expander with permanent implant
    • 19342: Insertion or replacement of breast implant on separate day from mastectomy

    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 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • Benign Facial Lesion Removal (1.1-2.0 cm)
    • Facial mole removal
    • Eyelid lesion excision
    • Lip lesion removal
    • Benign growth removal from face

    CPT Codes:

    • 11442: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Adjacent Tissue Transfer (Medium Defect)
    • Local Skin Flap
    • Tissue Rearrangement Surgery
    • Skin Reconstruction (Local)
    • Adjacent Tissue Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 14021: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, scalp, arms and/or legs; defect 10.1 sq cm to 30.0 sq cm

    Also known as:

    • Large Skin Cancer Removal
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal
    • Wide Excision of Skin Cancer

    CPT Codes:

    • 11626: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Skin Lesions (Up to 7)
    • Intralesional Injection
    • Lesion Injection Therapy
    • Steroid Injection for Skin Bumps

    CPT Codes:

    • 11900: Injection, intralesional; up to and including 7 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Skin Cancer Removal (Face, Ears, Eyelids, Nose, Lips)
    • Malignant Lesion Excision
    • Facial Skin Cancer Surgery
    • Lip Cancer Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11642: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Skin Biopsy (Punch)
    • Skin Biopsy
    • Punch Biopsy
    • Skin Lesion Biopsy
    • Dermal Punch Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11104: Punch biopsy of skin (including simple closure, when performed); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Simple Mastectomy
    • Mastectomy
    • Complete Mastectomy
    • Breast Removal Surgery
    • Total Mastectomy
    • Unilateral Mastectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 19303: Mastectomy, simple, complete

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Breast Implant Capsule Removal
    • Complete Breast Capsulectomy
    • Removal of Breast Implant Scar Tissue
    • Breast Implant Revision (Capsulectomy)

    CPT Codes:

    • 19371: Peri-implant capsulectomy, breast, complete, including removal of all intracapsular contents

    Also known as:

    • Large Tumor Removal from Face or Scalp
    • Face Tumor Excision
    • Scalp Tumor Removal (Deep)
    • Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery (Face/Scalp)
    • Subfascial Tumor Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 21014: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of face and scalp, subfascial (eg, subgaleal, intramuscular); 2 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Ear Cartilage Graft to Nose or Ear
    • Autogenous ear cartilage graft
    • Nose cartilage reconstruction
    • Ear reconstruction with own cartilage
    • Cartilage transplant for nose/ear

    CPT Codes:

    • 21235: Graft; ear cartilage, autogenous, to nose or ear (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Closed Nose Bone Fracture Repair with Stabilization
    • Nasal Bone Reduction
    • Broken Nose Repair (Closed)
    • Nose Fracture Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 21320: Closed treatment of nasal bone fracture with manipulation; with stabilization

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Eyelid Closure
    • Eyelid suturing
    • Frost suture procedure
    • Temporary tarsorrhaphy

    CPT Codes:

    • 67875: Temporary closure of eyelids by suture (eg, Frost suture)

    Also known as:

    • Deep Armpit Lymph Node Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Axillary Lymph Node Excision
    • Open Axillary Node Biopsy
    • Underarm Lymph Node Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 38525: Biopsy or excision of lymph node(s); open, deep axillary node(s)

    Does Dr. Birchenough accept my insurance?

    Dr. Birchenough accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (864) 560-6717 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Birchenough accept in Spartanburg, SC?

    Dr. Birchenough in Spartanburg, SC accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Allied Benefit Systems

    • BlueCross and BlueShield of Vermont

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Express Scripts

    • Medicare

    • State of North Carolina

    • State of South Carolina

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sunrise Senior Living

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    Where is Dr. Birchenough's office located?

    Dr. Shawn Birchenough's Primary Practice

    391 Serpentine Dr Ste 250

    Spartanburg, SC 29303

    (864) 560-6717

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    Dr. Shawn Birchenough's Practice 2

    2755 S Highway 14 Ste 1200

    Greer, SC 29650

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

    Dr. Birchenough's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518172972.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Birchenough?

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

    What is Dr. Shawn Birchenough's specialty?

    Dr. Birchenough is a Plastic Surgeon near Spartanburg, SC. 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. Birchenough to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Shawn Birchenough affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Birchenough is affiliated with Pelham Medical Center, Spartanburg Regional Medical Center 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 Shawn Birchenough accepting new patients in Spartanburg, SC?

    Yes, Dr. Shawn Birchenough is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Shawn Birchenough offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Birchenough's office at (864) 560-6717 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Shawn Birchenough?

    Please contact Dr. Birchenough's office at (864) 560-6717 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Shawn Birchenough have?

    Dr. Shawn Birchenough is certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery.

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