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Dr. Fia Yi, MD

Athens, GA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yi, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Athens, GA?

    Dr. Fia Yi, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Athens, GA with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Yi completed her residency at University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio. Dr. Yi is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yi’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yi’s office at (239) 275-0728.

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

    • Residency: University Of Texas Medical School At San Antonio

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences

    Is Dr. Yi board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

    Yes, Dr. Fia Yi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Yi speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yi treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Yi 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. Yi. 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:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Colon Cancer
    • Ascending Colon Cancer
    • Bowel Cancer
    • Colorectal Carcinoma
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Malignant neoplasm of colon

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • C189: Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    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:

    • Third Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Second Degree Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoids
    • Prolapsed hemorrhoids
    • Grade 3 hemorrhoids
    • Severe hemorrhoids
    • Internal hemorrhoids that prolapse
    • Grade 2 hemorrhoids
    • Moderate hemorrhoids

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K642: Third degree hemorrhoids
    • K641: Second degree hemorrhoids

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Abscess
    • Rectal Prolapse
    • Abscess
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Perirectal Abscess
    • Pus Pocket in Rectum
    • Rectal Infection
    • Protruding Rectum
    • Bowel Prolapse
    • Rectal Eversion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K611: Rectal abscess
    • K623: Rectal prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Ileostomy Care
    • Ostomy
    • Ileostomy Management
    • Small Intestine Stoma Care
    • Ileostomy Follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z432: Encounter for attention to ileostomy

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Having an Ileostomy
    • Ostomy
    • Ostomy Surgery of the Bowel
    • Ileal stoma
    • Bowel diversion surgery
    • Small intestine ostomy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z932: Ileostomy status

    Also known as:

    • Genital Warts
    • Venereal Warts
    • HPV Warts
    • Anogenital Warts

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • A630: Anogenital (venereal) warts

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Other Anal and Rectal Condition
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Proctitis
    • Anal Disorders
    • Rectal Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal-Intestinal Fistula
    • Colonic Disease
    • Fistulas
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Rectovaginal Fistula
    • Colovaginal Fistula
    • Vaginal Bowel Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N823: Fistula of vagina to large intestine

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    What procedures does Dr. Yi perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Yi 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. Yi. 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:

    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery
    • Perianal Fistula Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous

    Also known as:

    • Anal Lesion Excision
    • Removal of Anal Warts
    • Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Rectal Tumor
    • Transanal Rectal Tumor Excision
    • Partial Thickness Rectal Tumor Removal
    • Rectal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 45171: Excision of rectal tumor, transanal approach; not including muscularis propria (ie, partial thickness)

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Exam
    • Rectal Scope Exam
    • Anus Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Drainage of Rectal Abscess
    • Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
    • Perirectal Abscess Incision
    • Rectal Abscess Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46040: Incision and drainage of ischiorectal and/or perirectal abscess (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    Does Dr. Yi accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (239) 275-0728 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yi accept in Athens, GA?

    Dr. Yi in Athens, GA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • Centene

    • Crown Cork and Seal Company

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yi's office located?

    Dr. Fia Yi's Primary Practice

    3320 Old Jefferson Rd Bldg 700

    Athens, GA 30607

    (239) 275-0728

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    Dr. Fia Yi's Practice 2

    2200 Bergquist Dr # A

    Lackland AFB, TX 78236

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    Dr. Fia Yi's Practice 3

    2721 Del Prado Blvd S Ste 210

    Cape Coral, FL 33904

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

    Dr. Yi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1255542494.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yi?

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

    What is Dr. Fia Yi's specialty?

    Dr. Yi is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Athens, GA. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Yi to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Fia Yi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yi is affiliated with Piedmont Athens Regional, St. Mary's Hospital - Athens, GA, Piedmont Walton 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

    Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

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    Is Fia Yi accepting new patients in Athens, GA?

    Yes, Dr. Fia Yi is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Fia Yi offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yi's office at (239) 275-0728 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Fia Yi?

    Please contact Dr. Yi's office at (239) 275-0728 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Fia Yi have?

    Dr. Fia Yi is certified by the American Board of Surgery.

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