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Dr. Jay Lechner

Louisville, KY

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Lechner, Foot & Ankle Surgeon in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Jay Lechner is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Louisville, KY. Dr. Lechner is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Lechner’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Lechner’s office at (502) 893-1844.

    What languages does Dr. Lechner speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Lechner treat?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Lechner 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. Lechner. 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:

    • Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetes Type 2
    • Diabetic Nerve Problems
    • Type 2 diabetes
    • Diabetic Neuropathy
    • Diabetic Nerve Damage
    • Diabetic Polyneuropathy
    • Peripheral Neuropathy from Diabetes
    • Diabetes Mellitus Nerve Problems

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • E1142: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with diabetic polyneuropathy

    Also known as:

    • Hammer Toe
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Claw Toe
    • Mallet Toe
    • Bent Toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2041: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), right foot

    Also known as:

    • Nail Fungus
    • Tinea Infection
    • Onychomycosis
    • Fungal nail infection

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • B351: Tinea unguium

    Also known as:

    • Plantar Fibromatosis
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Heel Injuries and Disorder
    • Ledderhose disease
    • Plantar fasciitis nodule
    • Foot fibromatosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M722: Plantar fascial fibromatosis

    Also known as:

    • Hammer Toe
    • Toe Injuries and Disorder
    • Mallet toe
    • Claw toe
    • Bent toe

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M2042: Other hammer toe(s) (acquired), left foot

    Also known as:

    • Chronic Skin Ulcer on Foot
    • Skin Condition
    • Foot Ulcer
    • Open Sore on Foot
    • Venous Ulcer
    • Diabetic Ulcer

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L97522: Non-pressure chronic ulcer of other part of left foot with fat layer exposed

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Nail
    • Nail Disease
    • Ingrown toenail
    • Onychocryptosis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • L600: Ingrowing nail

    What procedures does Dr. Lechner perform?

    As a Foot & Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Lechner 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. Lechner. 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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Deep Wound Cleaning
    • Skin and Tissue Debridement
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Surgical Wound Debridement
    • Tissue Removal for Wound Healing
    • Wound Cleaning
    • Surgical Debridement
    • Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
    • 11046: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
    • 11045: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); each additional 20 sq cm, or part thereof (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Benign Skin Lesions
    • Benign Skin Growth Destruction
    • Skin Lesion Excision
    • Cryosurgery for Skin Lesions
    • Electrosurgery for Skin Lesions

    CPT Codes:

    • 17110: Destruction (eg, laser surgery, electrosurgery, cryosurgery, chemosurgery, surgical curettement), of benign lesions other than skin tags or cutaneous vascular proliferative lesions; up to 14 lesions

    Also known as:

    • Nail Trimming and Cleaning
    • Therapeutic Nail Debridement
    • Thick Nail Treatment
    • Fungal Nail Care

    CPT Codes:

    • 11721: Debridement of nail(s) by any method(s); 6 or more

    Also known as:

    • Ingrown Toenail Removal
    • Nail Matrix Excision
    • Permanent Nail Removal
    • Deformed Nail Surgery
    • Toenail Avulsion

    CPT Codes:

    • 11750: Excision of nail and nail matrix, partial or complete (eg, ingrown or deformed nail), for permanent removal;

    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:

    • 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:

    • Toe Tendon Release
    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Percutaneous Toe Tenotomy
    • Toe Tendon Cutting
    • Hammer Toe Release
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe

    CPT Codes:

    • 28010: Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; single tendon
    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Reshaping (Metatarsal Osteotomy)
    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Metatarsal Osteotomy
    • Foot Bone Lengthening
    • Foot Bone Shortening
    • Foot Bone Angle Correction
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
    • Talus Bone Excision
    • Calcaneus Bone Excision
    • Foot Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28308: Osteotomy, with or without lengthening, shortening or angular correction, metatarsal; other than first metatarsal, each
    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
    • 28120: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); talus or calcaneus

    Also known as:

    • Toe Amputation
    • Partial Foot Amputation
    • Metatarsophalangeal joint amputation
    • Toe removal surgery
    • Foot digit amputation
    • MTP joint amputation
    • Transmetatarsal amputation
    • Foot removal surgery
    • Forefoot amputation

    CPT Codes:

    • 28820: Amputation, toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
    • 28805: Amputation, foot; transmetatarsal

    Also known as:

    • Finger/Toe Joint Capsule Release
    • Interphalangeal Joint Capsulotomy
    • Finger Joint Release
    • Toe Joint Capsule Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28272: Capsulotomy; interphalangeal joint, each joint (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Incision for Infection
    • Foot Osteomyelitis Incision
    • Bone Abscess Drainage Foot
    • Foot Bone Cortex Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 28005: Incision, bone cortex (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess), foot

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Joint Tap
    • Bursa Fluid Removal
    • Small Joint Injection
    • Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20600: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Injection for Tendon or Ligament Pain
    • Tendon sheath injection
    • Ligament injection
    • Plantar fascia injection
    • Soft tissue injection for pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 20550: Injection(s); single tendon sheath, or ligament, aponeurosis (eg, plantar "fascia")

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Release (Percutaneous)
    • Anesthesia
    • Percutaneous Achilles tenotomy
    • Achilles tendon lengthening (minimally invasive)
    • Heel cord release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27606: Tenotomy, percutaneous, Achilles tendon (separate procedure); general anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Joint Cleaning (Arthroscopy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle debridement
    • Ankle scope surgery
    • Arthroscopic ankle cleanup
    • Tibiotalar joint debridement

    CPT Codes:

    • 29898: Arthroscopy, ankle (tibiotalar and fibulotalar joints), surgical; debridement, extensive

    Also known as:

    • Closed Fibula Fracture Treatment
    • Lateral Malleolus Fracture Treatment
    • Distal Fibula Fracture Care
    • Ankle Bone Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 27786: Closed treatment of distal fibular fracture (lateral malleolus); without manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Open Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Ankle Arthrodesis
    • Ankle Fusion Surgery
    • Surgical Ankle Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open

    Does Dr. Lechner accept my insurance?

    Dr. Lechner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (502) 893-1844 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Lechner accept in Louisville, KY?

    Dr. Lechner in Louisville, KY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Veterans Affairs

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • MedImpact

    • Passport Health Plan

    • State of Kentucky

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Lechner's office located?

    Dr. Jay Lechner's Primary Practice

    3 Audubon Plaza Dr Ste 320

    Louisville, KY 40217

    (502) 893-1844

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

    Dr. Lechner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1306416854.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Lechner?

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

    What is Dr. Jay Lechner's specialty?

    Dr. Lechner is a Foot & Ankle Surgeon near Louisville, KY. Podiatrist with specialization in foot and ankle surgery has expertise in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the foot, ankle, and lower extremities. This includes both surgical and non-surgical approaches for issues like fractures, deformities, and arthritis, with a focus on improving mobility and foot health. Contact Dr. Lechner to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Jay Lechner affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Lechner is affiliated with Norton Brownsboro Hospital, Norton Hospital, Baptist Health Louisville, Baptist Health Hardin 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 Foot & Ankle Surgeon?

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    Is Jay Lechner accepting new patients in Louisville, KY?

    Yes, Dr. Jay Lechner is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Jay Lechner offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Lechner's office at (502) 893-1844 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Jay Lechner?

    Please contact Dr. Lechner's office at (502) 893-1844 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

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