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Who is Dr. Thurston, Plastic Surgeon in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Todd Thurston, MD is a Plastic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Chattanooga, TN with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Thurston is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thurston’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thurston’s office at (423) 756-7134.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Thurston?
Dr. Todd Thurston, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Thurston empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Cleft Palate/Lip, Cosmetic Surgery-Body, Cosmetic Surgery-Face & Breast, Maxillofacial & Craniofacial Surgery, Pediatric Craniofacial Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Chattanooga/TN community, Dr. Thurston is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
What languages does Dr. Thurston speak?
Dr. Thurston and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does Dr. Thurston treat?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Thurston 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. Thurston. 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:
- Cleft Palate with Unilateral Cleft Lip
- Cleft Palate
- Cleft Lip and Palate
- Cleft Lip & Palate
- One-sided Cleft Lip and Palate
- Single Cleft Lip and Palate
- Unilateral Lip and Palate Cleft
- Split Palate
- Palatoschisis
- Roof of Mouth Cleft
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q379: Unspecified cleft palate with unilateral cleft lip
- Q359: Cleft palate, unspecified
Also known as:
- Breast Enlargement
- Breast Disease
- Breast hypertrophy
- Macromastia
- Gigantomastia
ICD-10 Codes:
- N62: Hypertrophy of breast
Also known as:
- Flat Head Syndrome
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Plagiocephaly
- Misshapen Head
- Asymmetrical Head Shape
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q673: Plagiocephaly
Also known as:
- Skin Hemangioma
- Benign Tumor
- Birthmarks
- Strawberry mark
- Vascular birthmark
- Benign vascular tumor
- Capillary hemangioma
ICD-10 Codes:
- D1801: Hemangioma of skin and subcutaneous tissue
Also known as:
- Craniofacial Abnormality
- Congenital skull malformation
- Facial bone birth defect
- Head and face bone abnormalities
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q759: Congenital malformation of skull and face bones, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Acquired Head Deformity
- Head shape change
- Deformed head
- Acquired skull deformity
ICD-10 Codes:
- M952: Other acquired deformity of head
What procedures does Dr. Thurston perform?
As a Plastic Surgeon, Dr. Thurston 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. Thurston. 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:
- Facial Wound Repair
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Body)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (2.5 cm or less)
- Intermediate Face/Head Wound Repair (2.6-5.0 cm)
- Complex Trunk Wound Repair (Additional)
- Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Intermediate Wound Repair (Scalp, Body, Limbs)
- Wounds and Injuries
- Stitches for facial cut
- Intermediate wound closure
- Repair of facial laceration
- Laceration Repair (Body)
- Surgical Wound Closure (Trunk/Limbs)
- Deep Wound Stitching (Body)
- Complex Wound Closure
- Deep Wound Stitching
- Injury Repair
- Facial Laceration Repair
- Head Wound Stitching
- Complex Facial Cut Repair
- Complex Body Wound Repair
- Trunk Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Trunk)
- Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
- Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
- Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
- Surgical Wound Repair
CPT Codes:
- 12051: Repair, intermediate, wounds of face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips and/or mucous membranes; 2.5 cm or less
- 12032: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12031: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 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
- 13102: Repair, complex, trunk; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
- 12034: Repair, intermediate, wounds of scalp, axillae, trunk and/or extremities (excluding hands and feet); 7.6 cm to 12.5 cm
Also known as:
- Removal of Benign Facial Lesion (0.6-1.0 cm)
- Large Vascular Skin Lesion Removal
- Small Benign Lesion Removal (Face/Ears/Eyelids/Nose/Lips)
- Removal of Non-Cancerous Skin Growth (1.1-2.0 cm)
- Facial Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Lesion Removal (Face)
- Eyelid Lesion Excision
- Lip Lesion Removal
- Cutaneous Vascular Lesion Destruction
- Laser Skin Lesion Removal
- Vascular Birthmark Treatment
- Skin Growth Removal (Laser)
- Facial Lesion Excision
- Ear Lesion Removal
- Eyelid Lesion Surgery
- Benign Skin Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Mole Removal (Non-Cancerous)
CPT Codes:
- 11441: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.6 to 1.0 cm
- 17108: Destruction of cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions (eg, laser technique); over 50.0 sq cm
- 11440: Excision, other benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), face, ears, eyelids, nose, lips, mucous membrane; excised diameter 0.5 cm or less
- 11402: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
Also known as:
- Breast Reduction Surgery
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Reduction Mammoplasty
- Breast Size Reduction
- Mammoplasty
CPT Codes:
- 19318: Breast reduction
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:
- Dressing Change Under Anesthesia
- Muscle Debridement
- Wound Debridement
- Anesthesia
- Wounds and Injuries
- Wound Dressing Change with Sedation
- Non-Burn Dressing Change Under General Anesthesia
- Surgical Dressing Change
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15852: Dressing change (for other than burns) under anesthesia (other than local)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Facial Tissue Transfer (Eyelids, Nose, Ears, Lips)
- Local Flap Surgery
- Adjacent Tissue Rearrangement
- Facial Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 14060: Adjacent tissue transfer or rearrangement, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; defect 10 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Suture or Staple Removal with Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Surgical Stitch Removal
- Anesthetized Staple Removal
- Wound Closure Device Removal
CPT Codes:
- 15851: Removal of sutures or staples requiring anesthesia (ie, general anesthesia, moderate sedation)
Also known as:
- Skin Cancer Removal (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
- Malignant Lesion Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal
- Cancerous Skin Growth Excision
- Benign Skin Growth Excision
- Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
- Large Skin Lesion Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 11602: Excision, malignant lesion including margins, trunk, arms, or legs; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm
- 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:
- Pedicle Skin Flap (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
- Tubed pedicle flap
- Skin flap reconstruction
- Local skin transfer
CPT Codes:
- 15574: Formation of direct or tubed pedicle, with or without transfer; forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands or feet
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Panniculectomy (Lower Abdomen Skin Removal)
- Plastic and Cosmetic Surgery
- Excess Skin Removal (Abdomen)
- Infraumbilical Lipectomy
- Tummy Tuck (Panniculectomy)
- Abdominal Skin Excision
CPT Codes:
- 15830: Excision, Excessive Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue (Includes Lipectomy); Abdomen, Infraumbilical Panniculectomy
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:
- Drainage of Fluid Collection
- Incision and Drainage
- Hematoma Drainage
- Seroma Drainage
CPT Codes:
- 10140: Incision and drainage of hematoma, seroma or fluid collection
Also known as:
- Fat Transfer to Face or Body (Small Volume)
- Autologous Fat Grafting
- Lipofilling
- Fat Injection for Volume
CPT Codes:
- 15773: Grafting of autologous fat harvested by liposuction technique to face, eyelids, mouth, neck, ears, orbits, genitalia, hands, and/or feet; 25 cc or less injectate
Also known as:
- Split-Thickness Skin Graft (Trunk, Arms, Legs)
- Autologous Skin Graft
- Partial Thickness Skin Graft
- Skin Transplant
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)
Also known as:
- Complex Repair of Eyelid, Nose, Ear, or Lip (1.1-2.5 cm)
- Facial Feature Complex Repair
- Complex Wound Closure Face
- Reconstructive Surgery Face
CPT Codes:
- 13151: Repair, complex, eyelids, nose, ears and/or lips; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
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:
- Cleft Palate Repair Surgery
- Cleft Palate Repair (Soft Tissue)
- Front Palate Repair
- Cleft Palate and Gum Ridge Repair with Bone Graft
- Major Revision of Cleft Palate Repair
- Palatoplasty
- Soft Palate Repair
- Hard Palate Repair
- Cleft Lip and Palate Surgery
- Alveolar Ridge Closure
- Anterior Palate Repair
- Vomer Flap Palate Repair
- Cleft Palate Surgery (Front)
- Palatoplasty with Bone Graft
- Alveolar Ridge Reconstruction
- Cleft palate revision surgery
- Palatoplasty revision
- Repair of cleft palate
- Major palate surgery
CPT Codes:
- 42200: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, soft and/or hard palate only
- 42205: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, with closure of alveolar ridge; soft tissue only
- 42235: Repair of anterior palate, including vomer flap
- 42210: Palatoplasty for cleft palate, with closure of alveolar ridge; with bone graft to alveolar ridge (includes obtaining graft)
- 42215: Palatoplasty for cleft palate; major revision
Also known as:
- Frenum Revision Surgery (Tongue or Lip Tie)
- Frenum Removal
- Frenectomy
- Z-plasty frenum
- Tongue tie surgery
- Lip tie revision
- Frenulectomy
- Lip tie release
- Tongue tie release
CPT Codes:
- 41520: Frenoplasty (surgical revision of frenum, eg, with Z-plasty)
- 40819: Excision of frenum, labial or buccal (frenumectomy, frenulectomy, frenectomy)
Also known as:
- Primary Cleft Lip and Nose Repair
- Cleft Lip Surgery
- Nasal Deformity Repair (Cleft Lip)
- Unilateral Cleft Lip Correction
CPT Codes:
- 40700: Plastic repair of cleft lip/nasal deformity; primary, partial or complete, unilateral
Also known as:
- Individual Speech and Language Therapy
- Speech-Language Pathology
- Voice Therapy
- Communication Disorder Treatment
- Auditory Processing Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92507: Treatment Of Speech, Language, Voice, Communication, And/Or Auditory Processing Disorder; Individual
Also known as:
- Nasal Airflow Test
- Rhinomanometry
- Nasal Breathing Test
- Nasal Patency Test
CPT Codes:
- 92512: Nasal function studies (eg, rhinomanometry)
Also known as:
- Speech Sound Production Evaluation
- Articulation assessment
- Phonological process evaluation
- Apraxia of speech assessment
- Dysarthria evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92522: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria);
Also known as:
- Comprehensive Speech and Language Evaluation
- Speech sound evaluation
- Language comprehension test
- Articulation assessment
- Speech therapy evaluation
CPT Codes:
- 92523: Evaluation of speech sound production (eg, articulation, phonological process, apraxia, dysarthria); with evaluation of language comprehension and expression (eg, receptive and expressive language)
Also known as:
- Voice and Resonance Analysis
- Voice Disorder Evaluation
- Speech Resonance Assessment
- Vocal Quality Analysis
CPT Codes:
- 92524: Behavioral and qualitative analysis of voice and resonance
Also known as:
- Swallowing Therapy
- Dysphagia Treatment
- Feeding Therapy
- Oral Function Therapy
CPT Codes:
- 92526: Treatment of swallowing dysfunction and/or oral function for feeding
Also known as:
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
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:
- Custom Ear Prosthesis Creation
- Auricular Prosthesis Fabrication
- Artificial Ear Fitting
- Custom Ear Mold
- Prosthetic Ear Design
CPT Codes:
- 21086: Impression and custom preparation; auricular prosthesis
Also known as:
- Orbital Floor Fracture Repair
- Eye Socket Fracture Surgery
- Blowout Fracture Repair
- Orbital Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 21390: Open treatment of orbital floor blowout fracture; periorbital approach, with alloplastic or other implant
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Broken Nose (Septum)
- Nasal Septum Fracture Repair
- Non-Surgical Nose Fracture Treatment
- Broken Nose Septum Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 21337: Closed treatment of nasal septal fracture, with or without stabilization
Also known as:
- Complex Jaw Fracture Repair
- Mandibular fracture surgery
- Jaw wiring
- Internal jaw fixation
CPT Codes:
- 21470: Open treatment of complicated mandibular fracture by multiple surgical approaches including internal fixation, interdental fixation, and/or wiring of dentures or splints
Also known as:
- Nose Tip Surgery for Cleft Lip/Palate Deformity
- Nose Surgery for Cleft Lip/Palate Deformity
- Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty (Tip)
- Nasal Tip Reconstruction
- Columellar Lengthening (Nose)
- Cleft Lip Rhinoplasty
- Nasal Reconstruction Cleft Palate
- Columellar Lengthening
CPT Codes:
- 30460: Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar lengthening; tip only
- 30462: Rhinoplasty for nasal deformity secondary to congenital cleft lip and/or palate, including columellar lengthening; tip, septum, osteotomies
Also known as:
- Nose Dermoid Cyst Removal
- Dermoid Cyst Excision (Nose)
- Nasal Cyst Removal
- Skin Cyst Removal (Nose)
- Subcutaneous Nose Cyst Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 30124: Excision dermoid cyst, nose; simple, skin, subcutaneous
Also known as:
- Partial External Ear Removal and Repair
- Partial ear excision
- Earlobe repair
- Outer ear surgery
- Simple ear reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 69110: Excision external ear; partial, simple repair
Also known as:
- Ear Tube Insertion (General Anesthesia)
- Anesthesia
- Tympanostomy with Tubes
- Myringotomy with Tube Placement
- Ventilating Tube Insertion (Ear)
CPT Codes:
- 69436: Tympanostomy (requiring insertion of ventilating tube), general anesthesia
Does Dr. Thurston accept my insurance?
Dr. Thurston accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (423) 756-7134 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Thurston accept in Chattanooga, TN?
Dr. Thurston in Chattanooga, TN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee
Centene
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Express Scripts
Medicare
MedImpact
State of Georgia
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Thurston's office located?
Dr. Todd Thurston's Primary Practice
910 Blackford St
Chattanooga, TN 37403
(423) 756-7134
What is Dr. Thurston's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Thurston's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1790911972.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thurston?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Thurston
What is Dr. Todd Thurston's specialty?
Dr. Thurston is a Plastic Surgeon near Chattanooga, TN. 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. Thurston to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Todd Thurston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Thurston is affiliated with Erlanger Baroness Hospital 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 Todd Thurston accepting new patients in Chattanooga, TN?
Yes, Dr. Todd Thurston is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Todd Thurston offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Thurston's office at (423) 756-7134 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
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