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Dr. Joseph Cox, MD

Biloxi, MS

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Cox, Orthopedic Surgeon in Biloxi, MS?

    Dr. Joseph Cox, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Biloxi, MS with 2 additional practice locations. Dr. Cox is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Cox’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Cox’s office at (228) 230-2663.

    What languages does Dr. Cox speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Cox treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cox 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. Cox. 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:

    • Left-Sided Lower Back Pain with Sciatica
    • Vertebrogenic Low Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Left Lumbago and Sciatica
    • Left Back and Leg Pain
    • Left Sciatic Back Pain
    • vertebral low back pain
    • spine-related low back pain
    • discogenic low back pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5442: Lumbago with sciatica, left side
    • M5451: Vertebrogenic low back pain

    Also known as:

    • Low Back Pain
    • Upper Back Pain
    • Back Pain
    • Lumbago
    • Lower Back Ache
    • Backache
    • Thoracic Spine Pain
    • Mid-Back Pain
    • Thoracic Back Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5450: Low back pain, unspecified
    • M546: Pain in thoracic spine

    Also known as:

    • Neck Pain
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Cervical Pain
    • Sore Neck
    • Neck Ache

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M542: Cervicalgia

    Also known as:

    • Other Orthopedic Aftercare
    • General orthopedic recovery
    • Musculoskeletal post-op care
    • Bone and joint follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4789: Encounter for other orthopedic aftercare

    Also known as:

    • Lower Back Pain with Sciatica (Right Side)
    • Back Pain
    • Sciatica
    • Right Sided Lumbago with Sciatica
    • Right Back Pain and Leg Nerve Pain
    • Right Sciatic Back Pain

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5441: Lumbago with sciatica, right side

    Also known as:

    • Neck Spinal Stenosis
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Spinal Stenosis
    • Narrowing of Neck Spinal Canal
    • Cervical Spinal Canal Narrowing
    • Cervical Stenosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M4802: Spinal stenosis, cervical region

    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:

    • Pinched Nerve in Neck
    • Neck Injuries and Disorder
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Cervical Radiculopathy
    • Neck Nerve Compression
    • Compressed Nerve in Neck

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M5412: Radiculopathy, cervical region

    What procedures does Dr. Cox perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Cox 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. Cox. 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:

    • Spinal Cage Insertion for Fusion
    • Neck Spinal Fusion (Cervical)
    • Neck Spinal Fusion
    • Interbody Device Implantation
    • Spinal Fusion with Cage
    • Synthetic Disc Space Device
    • Cervical interbody fusion
    • Anterior cervical discectomy and fusion (ACDF)
    • Neck vertebrae fusion
    • Cervical Interbody Fusion
    • Anterior Cervical Fusion
    • Spinal Cord Decompression Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 22853: Insertion of interbody biomechanical device(s) (eg, synthetic cage, mesh) with integral anterior instrumentation for device anchoring (eg, screws, flanges), when performed, to intervertebral disc space in conjunction with interbody arthrodesis, each interspace (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 22551: Arthrodesis, anterior interbody, including disc space preparation, discectomy, osteophytectomy and decompression of spinal cord and/or nerve roots; cervical below C2
    • 22552: Arthrodesis, Anterior Interbody, Including Disc Space Preparation, Discectomy, Osteophytectomy And Decompression Of Spinal Cord And/Or Nerve Roots; Cervical Below C2, Each Additional Interspace (List Separately In Addition To Code For Primary Procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spine Allograft Placement
    • Spinal Bone Graft
    • Osteopromotive Material Spine
    • Donor Bone Graft Spine
    • Spine Fusion Material

    CPT Codes:

    • 20930: Allograft, morselized, or placement of osteopromotive material, for spine surgery only (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Local Bone Graft for Spine Surgery
    • Spine Autograft
    • Local Bone Harvest for Spine
    • Spinal Fusion Bone Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20936: Autograft for spine surgery only (includes harvesting the graft); local (eg, ribs, spinous process, or laminar fragments) obtained from same incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Spinal Instrumentation (Anterior)
    • Anterior Spinal Fixation
    • Spine Stabilization Surgery
    • Vertebral Segment Instrumentation
    • Spinal Fusion Hardware

    CPT Codes:

    • 22845: Anterior instrumentation; 2 to 3 vertebral segments (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Treatment for Spinal Fracture
    • Vertebral Fracture Treatment
    • Spine Fracture Bracing
    • Back Bone Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Spinal Fracture Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 22310: Closed treatment of vertebral body fracture(s), without manipulation, requiring and including casting or bracing

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Aspiration for Spine Graft
    • Spine Bone Marrow Harvest
    • Autologous Bone Graft for Spine
    • Bone Marrow Aspiration (Spine)
    • Spine Bone Graft Material Collection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20939: Bone marrow aspiration for bone grafting, spine surgery only, through separate skin or fascial incision (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Sacroiliac Joint Injection
    • SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac steroid injection
    • Image-guided SI joint injection
    • Sacroiliac joint block

    CPT Codes:

    • 27096: Injection procedure for sacroiliac joint, anesthetic/steroid, with image guidance (fluoroscopy or CT) including arthrography when performed

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar Disc Herniation Surgery
    • Additional Nerve Decompression in Spine
    • Lumbar Laminotomy
    • Herniated Disc Decompression (Lower Back)
    • Microdiscectomy (Lumbar)
    • Laminotomy (Additional Level)
    • Hemilaminectomy (Additional Level)
    • Spinal Nerve Root Decompression (Additional)

    CPT Codes:

    • 63030: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; 1 interspace, lumbar
    • 63035: Laminotomy (hemilaminectomy), with decompression of nerve root(s), including partial facetectomy, foraminotomy and/or excision of herniated intervertebral disc; each additional interspace, cervical or lumbar (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Lumbar or Sacral Epidural Injection with Imaging
    • Epidural Steroid Injection
    • Caudal Epidural Injection
    • Spinal Nerve Block
    • Pain Management Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 62323: Injection(s), of diagnostic or therapeutic substance(s) (eg, anesthetic, antispasmodic, opioid, steroid, other solution), not including neurolytic substances, including needle or catheter placement, interlaminar epidural or subarachnoid, lumbar or sacral (caudal); with imaging guidance (ie, fluoroscopy or CT)

    Does Dr. Cox accept my insurance?

    Dr. Cox accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (228) 230-2663 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Cox accept in Biloxi, MS?

    Dr. Cox in Biloxi, MS accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • State of Tennessee

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    Where is Dr. Cox's office located?

    Dr. Joseph Cox's Primary Practice

    1720A Medical Park Dr Ste 220

    Biloxi, MS 39532

    (228) 230-2663

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    Dr. Joseph Cox's Practice 2

    15476 Dedeaux Rd

    Gulfport, MS 39503

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    Dr. Joseph Cox's Practice 3

    12261 Highway 49

    Gulfport, MS 39503

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

    Dr. Cox's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1609163682.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Cox?

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

    What is Dr. Joseph Cox's specialty?

    Dr. Cox is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Biloxi, MS. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Cox to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Joseph Cox affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Cox is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Gulfport, Ochsner Medical Center - Hancock, Singing River Gulfport, Singing River Pascagoula Hospital, Memorial Hospital Stone County 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 Joseph Cox accepting new patients in Biloxi, MS?

    Yes, Dr. Joseph Cox is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Joseph Cox offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Cox's office at (228) 230-2663 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Joseph Cox?

    Please contact Dr. Cox's office at (228) 230-2663 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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