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Dr. Christopher Wicher, MD

Missoula, MT

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Wicher, Urologist in Missoula, MT?

    Dr. Christopher Wicher, MD is an Urologist, who primarily practices in Missoula, MT. He is board certified. Dr. Wicher graduated from University of Utah Sch of Medicine. Dr. Wicher is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Wicher’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Wicher’s office at (406) 728-3366.

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

    • Medical School: University of Utah Sch of Medicine

    Is Dr. Wicher board certified as an Urologist?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Wicher, MD is board certified by the American Board of Urology

    What languages does Dr. Wicher speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Wicher treat?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Wicher 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. Wicher. 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:

    • Enlarged Prostate with Urinary Symptoms
    • Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
    • Enlarged Prostate (Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia)
    • BPH with LUTS
    • Prostate enlargement with urinary issues
    • Benign prostatic hyperplasia with urinary symptoms

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N401: Benign prostatic hyperplasia with lower urinary tract symptoms

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Prostatic Carcinoma
    • Prostate Gland Cancer
    • Malignant Prostate Tumor

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C61: Malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Elevated PSA Level
    • Rising PSA After Prostate Cancer Treatment
    • Prostate Cancer Screening
    • Prostate Disease
    • Prostate-Specific Antigen (PSA) Test
    • Prostate Problems
    • High Prostate Specific Antigen
    • Abnormal PSA Test
    • Increased PSA
    • Increasing PSA Post-Treatment
    • Recurrent PSA Elevation
    • Prostate Cancer Recurrence Marker

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R9720: Elevated prostate specific antigen [PSA]
    • R9721: Rising PSA following treatment for malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stones
    • Kidney Swelling from Kidney Stones
    • Ureter Stone
    • Kidney and Ureter Stones
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Renal Calculi
    • Nephrolithiasis
    • Kidney Calculi
    • Hydronephrosis due to Stones
    • Kidney Stone Obstruction
    • Ureteral Stone Blockage
    • Ureteral Calculus
    • Renal and Ureteral Calculi

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N200: Calculus of kidney
    • N132: Hydronephrosis with renal and ureteral calculous obstruction
    • N201: Calculus of ureter
    • N202: Calculus of kidney with calculus of ureter

    Also known as:

    • History of prostate cancer
    • Prostate Cancer
    • Prostate Cancer Treatment (PDQ®)
    • Past prostate cancer
    • Prostate cancer survivor
    • Previous prostatic malignancy

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z8546: Personal history of malignant neoplasm of prostate

    Also known as:

    • Sterilization Procedure
    • Tubal Ligation
    • Vasectomy
    • Permanent contraception
    • Tubal ligation
    • Surgical birth control

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z302: Encounter for sterilization

    Also known as:

    • Other Birth Control Counseling
    • Birth Control
    • Additional contraceptive advice
    • General family planning discussion
    • Ongoing birth control counseling

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z3009: Encounter for other general counseling and advice on contraception

    Also known as:

    • Urinary Retention
    • Urine and Urination
    • Inability to urinate', 'Bladder retention', 'Can't pee
    • Trouble emptying bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R339: Retention of urine, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C679: Malignant neoplasm of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer
    • Urinary Bladder Cancer
    • Bladder Tumor
    • Urothelial Carcinoma of Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C678: Malignant neoplasm of overlapping sites of bladder

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Nerve and Muscle Problems
    • Bladder Disease
    • Neurogenic Bladder
    • Bladder Control Issues
    • Nerve Damage Affecting Bladder

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N319: Neuromuscular dysfunction of bladder, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Stress Urinary Incontinence
    • Urinary Incontinence
    • Stress Incontinence
    • Leakage with Coughing
    • Bladder Leakage with Activity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N393: Stress incontinence (female) (male)

    Also known as:

    • Visible Blood in Urine
    • Urine and Urination
    • Hematuria (Blood in the Urine)
    • Gross hematuria
    • Macroscopic hematuria
    • Bloody pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R310: Gross hematuria

    Also known as:

    • Other Kidney and Ureter Disorder
    • Kidney Disease
    • Ureteral Disorder
    • Kidney and Ureter Problems
    • Renal and Ureteral Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N2889: Other specified disorders of kidney and ureter

    Also known as:

    • Feeling of Incomplete Bladder Emptying
    • Urine and Urination
    • Incomplete urination
    • Bladder not emptying fully
    • Residual urine sensation
    • Still feel like I need to pee

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R3914: Feeling of incomplete bladder emptying

    Also known as:

    • Frequent Urination
    • Urine and Urination
    • Urinary frequency
    • Peeing often
    • Frequent need to urinate

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R350: Frequency of micturition

    What procedures does Dr. Wicher perform?

    As an Urologist, Dr. Wicher 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. Wicher. 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:

    • Kidney Stone Removal with Scope and Stent
    • Kidney Stone Shock Wave Treatment
    • Ureteroscopy with lithotripsy
    • Bladder scope for stones
    • Kidney stone breaking with stent
    • Ureteral stent placement for stones
    • ESWL
    • Extracorporeal Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Shock Wave Lithotripsy
    • Non-Invasive Kidney Stone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 52356: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with lithotripsy including insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)
    • 50590: Lithotripsy, extracorporeal shock wave

    Also known as:

    • Ureteral Stent Placement (via Cystoscopy)
    • Cystoscopy with ureteral stent
    • Double-J stent insertion
    • Gibbons stent placement
    • Kidney stent placement

    CPT Codes:

    • 52332: Cystourethroscopy, with insertion of indwelling ureteral stent (eg, Gibbons or double-J type)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder and Urethra Scope
    • Cystoscopy
    • Urethroscopy
    • Bladder scope procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 52000: Cystourethroscopy (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Temporary Bladder Catheter Insertion
    • Foley catheter insertion
    • Indwelling bladder catheter placement
    • Urinary catheter insertion

    CPT Codes:

    • 51702: Insertion of temporary indwelling bladder catheter; simple (eg, Foley)

    Also known as:

    • Robotic Laparoscopic Radical Prostatectomy
    • Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP)
    • Minimally Invasive Prostate Removal
    • Robotic Prostate Cancer Surgery
    • Nerve-Sparing Prostatectomy
    • TURP Procedure
    • Prostate Resection Surgery
    • Electrosurgical Prostate Removal
    • Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 55866: Laparoscopy, surgical prostatectomy, retropubic radical, including nerve sparing, includes robotic assistance, when performed
    • 52601: Transurethral electrosurgical resection of prostate, including control of postoperative bleeding, complete (vasectomy, meatotomy, cystourethroscopy, urethral calibration and/or dilation, and internal urethrotomy are included)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Medium Size)
    • Bladder Tumor Removal (Large Size)
    • Cystoscopy with Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Bladder Tumor
    • Cystoscopy with Large Bladder Tumor Resection
    • Large Bladder Tumor Fulguration
    • Laser Removal of Large Bladder Tumor

    CPT Codes:

    • 52235: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; MEDIUM bladder tumor(s) (2.0 to 5.0 cm)
    • 52240: Cystourethroscopy, with fulguration (including cryosurgery or laser surgery) and/or resection of; LARGE bladder tumor(s)

    Also known as:

    • Kidney Stone Removal (Scope Procedure)
    • Ureteroscopy with Stone Removal
    • Pyeloscopy with Stone Removal
    • Cystourethroscopy for Stones
    • Ureteral Stone Manipulation

    CPT Codes:

    • 52352: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; with removal or manipulation of calculus (ureteral catheterization is included)

    Also known as:

    • Complex Bladder Pressure Test
    • Abdominal Voiding Pressure Study
    • Complex Cystometrogram
    • Voiding Pressure Study
    • Bladder Function Test with Pressure
    • Rectal Pressure Study
    • Gastric Pressure Test
    • Intraperitoneal Pressure Measurement

    CPT Codes:

    • 51728: Complex cystometrogram (ie, calibrated electronic equipment); with voiding pressure studies (ie, bladder voiding pressure), any technique
    • 51797: Voiding pressure studies, intra-abdominal (ie, rectal, gastric, intraperitoneal) (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Cancer Medicine Instillation
    • Intravesical Chemotherapy
    • Bladder Drug Instillation
    • Anticancer Bladder Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 51720: Bladder instillation of anticarcinogenic agent (including retention time)

    Also known as:

    • Simple Cystostomy Tube Change
    • Bladder Tube Replacement
    • Suprapubic Catheter Change
    • Cystostomy Maintenance

    CPT Codes:

    • 51705: Change of cystostomy tube; simple

    Also known as:

    • Complex Urine Flow Test
    • Uroflowmetry
    • Advanced Urine Flow Measurement
    • Bladder Function Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51741: Complex uroflowmetry (eg, calibrated electronic equipment)

    Also known as:

    • Bladder or Urethra Implant Injection
    • Urethral Bulking Agent Injection
    • Bladder Neck Injection
    • Endoscopic Urethral Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 51715: Endoscopic injection of implant material into the submucosal tissues of the urethra and/or bladder neck

    Also known as:

    • Muscle Activity Test of Anal or Urethral Sphincter
    • Sphincter EMG
    • Anal Sphincter Electromyography
    • Urethral Sphincter EMG
    • Pelvic Floor Muscle Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 51784: Electromyography studies (EMG) of anal or urethral sphincter, other than needle, any technique

    Also known as:

    • Diagnostic Bladder and Urinary Tract Scope
    • Cystourethroscopy
    • Ureteroscopy
    • Pyeloscopy
    • Urinary Tract Endoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 52351: Cystourethroscopy, with ureteroscopy and/or pyeloscopy; diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Bladder Scope with Removal of Foreign Body or Stent
    • Cystourethroscopy for Foreign Body
    • Bladder Stone Removal with Scope
    • Ureteral Stent Removal (Cystoscopic)

    CPT Codes:

    • 52310: Cystourethroscopy, with removal of foreign body, calculus, or ureteral stent from urethra or bladder (separate procedure); simple

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Kidney Removal
    • Laparoscopic Nephrectomy
    • Minimally Invasive Kidney Removal
    • Keyhole Kidney Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 50546: Laparoscopy, surgical; nephrectomy, including partial ureterectomy

    Also known as:

    • Vasectomy
    • Male Birth Control Surgery
    • Male Sterilization Procedure
    • Semen Analysis After Vasectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 55250: Vasectomy, unilateral or bilateral (separate procedure), including postoperative semen examination(s)

    Also known as:

    • Prostate Biopsy
    • Needle Biopsy of Prostate
    • Punch Biopsy of Prostate
    • Prostate Tissue Sample

    CPT Codes:

    • 55700: Biopsy, prostate; needle or punch, single or multiple, any approach

    Also known as:

    • Undescended Testicle Surgery
    • Spermatocele Removal
    • Orchiopexy
    • Testicular Fixation
    • Cryptorchidism Repair
    • Inguinal Orchiopexy
    • Excision of spermatocele
    • Epididymal cyst removal
    • Sperm cyst surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54640: Orchiopexy, inguinal or scrotal approach
    • 54840: Excision of spermatocele, with or without epididymectomy

    Also known as:

    • Testicle Removal Surgery
    • Orchiectomy
    • Testicular Removal
    • Testicle Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 54520: Orchiectomy, simple (including subcapsular), with or without testicular prosthesis, scrotal or inguinal approach

    Also known as:

    • Laparoscopic Pelvic Lymph Node Removal
    • Minimally Invasive Pelvic Lymphadenectomy
    • Keyhole Pelvic Lymph Node Dissection
    • Bilateral Pelvic Lymph Node Excision
    • Laparoscopic Lymph Node Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 38571: Laparoscopy, surgical; with bilateral total pelvic lymphadenectomy

    Does Dr. Wicher accept my insurance?

    Dr. Wicher accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 728-3366 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Wicher accept in Missoula, MT?

    Dr. Wicher in Missoula, MT accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Cooperative Benefit Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • Sterling Jewelers

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Wicher's office located?

    Dr. Christopher Wicher's Primary Practice

    2875 Tina Ave Ste 101

    Missoula, MT 59808

    (406) 728-3366

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

    Dr. Wicher's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1770779225.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Wicher?

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

    What is Dr. Christopher Wicher's specialty?

    Dr. Wicher is a Urologist near Missoula, MT. A urologist is a healthcare professional with specialization in managing both benign and malignant medical and surgical disorders of the genitourinary system and adrenal glands. They possess extensive knowledge and skills in endoscopic, percutaneous, and open surgical techniques for addressing congenital and acquired conditions of the urinary and reproductive systems, as well as their associated structures. Contact Dr. Wicher to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Christopher Wicher affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Wicher is affiliated with Providence St. Patrick 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 Christopher Wicher accepting new patients in Missoula, MT?

    Yes, Dr. Christopher Wicher is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Christopher Wicher offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Wicher's office at (406) 728-3366 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Christopher Wicher?

    Please contact Dr. Wicher's office at (406) 728-3366 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Christopher Wicher have?

    Dr. Christopher Wicher is certified by the American Board of Urology.

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