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Who is Dr. Moremen, Thoracic Surgeon in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Jacob Moremen, MD is a Thoracic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Jackson, MS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Moremen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Moremen’s practice accepts Cigna, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Moremen’s office at (601) 815-2005.
What languages does Dr. Moremen speak?
Dr. Moremen and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Moremen treat?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Moremen 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. Moremen. 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:
- Achalasia
- Blocked Esophagus
- Esophagus Disorder
- Esophageal Achalasia
- Cardia Achalasia
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Esophageal Obstruction
- Food Pipe Blockage
- Swallowing Difficulty
ICD-10 Codes:
- K220: Achalasia of cardia
- K222: Esophageal obstruction
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus with High-Grade Dysplasia
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Other Esophagus Condition
- Esophageal Perforation
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Advanced Barrett's esophagus
- Barrett's esophagus with severe cell changes', 'Precancerous Barrett's esophagus
- Pouch in the esophagus', 'Zenker's diverticulum
- Esophageal pocket
- Barrett's condition
- Esophageal metaplasia
- Various esophageal diseases
- Miscellaneous esophagus problems
- Other food pipe issues
- Torn esophagus
- Ruptured esophagus
- Hole in the food pipe
ICD-10 Codes:
- K22711: Barrett's esophagus with high grade dysplasia
- K225: Diverticulum of esophagus, acquired
- K2270: Barrett's esophagus without dysplasia
- K2289: Other specified disease of esophagus
- K223: Perforation of esophagus
Also known as:
- Acid Reflux
- GERD with Esophagitis
- GERD
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Adults
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Children
- Acid Reflux (GER & GERD) in Infants
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Reflux Esophagitis
- Acid Reflux Esophagus Inflammation
- Heartburn with Esophagus Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- K219: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease without esophagitis
- K2100: Gastro-esophageal reflux disease with esophagitis, without bleeding
Also known as:
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Hernia
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hernia of the Diaphragm
ICD-10 Codes:
- K449: Diaphragmatic hernia without obstruction or gangrene
Also known as:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophagus Cancer
- Esophageal Carcinoma
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Gullet Cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C159: Malignant neoplasm of esophagus, unspecified
- C155: Malignant neoplasm of lower third of esophagus
Also known as:
- Gastroparesis
- Stomach Disorder
- Delayed Gastric Emptying
- Stomach Paralysis
- Gastric Motility Disorder
ICD-10 Codes:
- K3184: Gastroparesis
Also known as:
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Other Difficulty Swallowing
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Trouble swallowing
- Painful swallowing
- Swallowing problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- R1310: Dysphagia, unspecified
- R1319: Other dysphagia
Also known as:
- Lung Cancer
- Right lung cancer
- Bronchial cancer
- Malignant neoplasm of lung
- Right upper lobe lung cancer
ICD-10 Codes:
- C3491: Malignant neoplasm of unspecified part of right bronchus or lung
- C3411: Malignant neoplasm of upper lobe, right bronchus or lung
Also known as:
- Barrett's Esophagus with Low-Grade Cell Changes
- Esophagus Disorder
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Low-Grade Dysplasia Barrett's', 'Mild Cell Changes in Esophagus', 'Early Barrett's Esophagus
ICD-10 Codes:
- K22710: Barrett's esophagus with low grade dysplasia
Also known as:
- Other Mediastinum Disorder
- Various mediastinal diseases
- Unspecified chest cavity problems
- Other conditions of the mediastinum
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9859: Other diseases of mediastinum, not elsewhere classified
Also known as:
- Pleural Effusion
- Pleural Disorder
- Fluid in lungs
- Water on the lung
- Fluid around lungs
ICD-10 Codes:
- J90: Pleural effusion, not elsewhere classified
What procedures does Dr. Moremen perform?
As a Thoracic Surgeon, Dr. Moremen 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. Moremen. 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 Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- EGD with Esophageal Balloon Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Injections
- Upper Endoscopy with Mucosal Resection
- Esophagus Widening Procedure (Endoscopic)
- EGD with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Upper GI Endoscopy
- Stomach Scope with Sample
- Upper Endoscopy with Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Balloon
- EGD with Balloon Widening
- EGD with Submucosal Injections
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Injections
- Stomach Scope with Medication
- EGD with Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Removal of Esophageal Lesion
- Flexible Endoscopy with Tissue Removal
- Esophageal Dilation
- EGD with Dilation
- Upper Endoscopy with Widening
CPT Codes:
- 43235: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
- 43249: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with transendoscopic balloon dilation of esophagus (less than 30 mm diameter)
- 43236: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance
- 43254: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with endoscopic mucosal resection
- 43248: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with insertion of guide wire followed by passage of dilator(s) through esophagus over guide wire
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Tumor Ablation
- Upper Endoscopy with Stomach/Duodenum Dilation
- EGD with Ablation
- Esophagus, Stomach, Duodenum Scope with Ablation
- Flexible Endoscopy Lesion Treatment
- EGD with Dilation
- Esophageal Dilation
- Stomach Stricture Widening
- Duodenal Stricture Repair
CPT Codes:
- 43270: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
- 43245: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with dilation of gastric/duodenal stricture(s) (eg, balloon, bougie)
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy with Biopsy
- Biopsy
- Endoscopy
- EGD with Biopsy
- Gastroscopy with Biopsy
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 43239: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with biopsy, single or multiple
Also known as:
- POEM Procedure (Esophageal Myotomy)
- Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy
- Esophageal Muscle Cutting
- Achalasia Treatment
- Transoral Esophageal Myotomy
CPT Codes:
- 43497: Lower esophageal myotomy, transoral (ie, peroral endoscopic myotomy [POEM])
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Repair of Paraesophageal Hernia (No Mesh)
- Laparoscopic Paraesophageal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Keyhole Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
- Laparoscopic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Fundoplasty (Laparoscopic)
- Hiatal Hernia Repair with Mesh
- Paraesophageal Hernia Surgery
- Laparoscopic Hernia Fix
CPT Codes:
- 43281: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh
- 43282: Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; with implantation of mesh
Also known as:
- Upper Endoscopy for Foreign Body Removal
- EGD for Foreign Body
- Gastroscopy for Object Removal
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for Foreign Body
CPT Codes:
- 43247: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with removal of foreign body(s)
Also known as:
- Esophagus Pouch Removal and Muscle Cut
- Zenker's diverticulum surgery
- Hypopharyngeal diverticulectomy
- Cricopharyngeal myotomy
- Rigid esophagoscopy with diverticulectomy
CPT Codes:
- 43180: Esophagoscopy, rigid, transoral with diverticulectomy of hypopharynx or cervical esophagus (eg, Zenker's diverticulum), with cricopharyngeal myotomy, includes use of telescope or operating microscope and repair, when performed
Also known as:
- Esophagus Scope with Removal of Growths
- Esophageal Ablation
- Endoscopic Esophageal Lesion Removal
- Flexible Esophagoscopy with Tumor Removal
CPT Codes:
- 43229: Esophagoscopy, flexible, transoral; with ablation of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Laparoscopic Acid Reflux Surgery
- Nissen Fundoplication
- Toupet Fundoplication
- Laparoscopic Fundoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 43280: Laparoscopy, surgical, esophagogastric fundoplasty (eg, Nissen, Toupet procedures)
Also known as:
- Feeding Tube Placement with Endoscopy
- PEG Tube Placement
- Gastrostomy Tube Insertion
- EGD with Feeding Tube
- Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy
CPT Codes:
- 43246: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with directed placement of percutaneous gastrostomy tube
Also known as:
- Stopping Bleeding in Esophagus, Stomach, or Duodenum
- EGD with Bleeding Control
- Upper GI Endoscopy for Bleeding
- Gastric Bleeding Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 43255: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with control of bleeding, any method
Also known as:
- Upper GI Scope with Stent Placement
- EGD with Stent
- Esophageal Stent Placement
- Stomach Stent Insertion
CPT Codes:
- 43266: Esophagogastroduodenoscopy, flexible, transoral; with placement of endoscopic stent (includes pre- and post-dilation and guide wire passage, when performed)
Also known as:
- Esophageal Balloon Distension Study
- Esophageal distension test
- Balloon provocation test
- Esophageal pain study
CPT Codes:
- 91040: Esophageal balloon distension study, diagnostic, with provocation when performed
Also known as:
- Wireless Esophageal pH Test
- Esophageal pH Test
- Bravo pH Test
- Esophageal Reflux Monitoring
- Acid Reflux Test
CPT Codes:
- 91035: Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test; with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode placement, recording, analysis and interpretation
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopic Lung Lobe Removal
- VATS Lobectomy
- Minimally Invasive Lung Surgery
- Lung Lobe Resection (Thoracoscopic)
CPT Codes:
- 32663: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with lobectomy (single lobe)
Also known as:
- Thoracoscopy with Lymph Node Removal
- VATS Lymphadenectomy
- Mediastinal Lymph Node Dissection
- Thoracic Lymph Node Biopsy
- Minimally Invasive Chest Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 32674: Thoracoscopy, surgical; with mediastinal and regional lymphadenectomy (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
Does Dr. Moremen accept my insurance?
Dr. Moremen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (601) 815-2005 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Moremen accept in Jackson, MS?
Dr. Moremen in Jackson, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Nebraska
Centene
Department of Veterans Affairs
Humana
Medicare
Mutual of Omaha
State of Mississippi
State of Tennessee
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Moremen's office located?
What is Dr. Moremen's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Moremen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1972743797.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Moremen?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Moremen
What is Dr. Jacob Moremen's specialty?
Dr. Moremen is a Thoracic Surgeon near Jackson, MS. A thoracic surgeon is a healthcare expert with specialization in the surgical, perioperative, and critical care of patients with conditions affecting the chest. Their expertise encompasses the surgical treatment of coronary artery disease, lung, esophageal, and chest wall cancers, tracheal abnormalities, and issues with the great vessels and heart valves. They also address congenital anomalies, mediastinal tumors, and diaphragm diseases. Additionally, thoracic surgeons manage airway issues and chest injuries as part of their medical specialty. Contact Dr. Moremen to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Jacob Moremen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Moremen is affiliated with University of Mississippi Medical Center, St. Dominic Hospital, UMMC Grenada 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
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Is Jacob Moremen accepting new patients in Jackson, MS?
Yes, Dr. Jacob Moremen is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Jacob Moremen offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Moremen's office at (601) 815-2005 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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