Dr. Cody Welch, MD
Amarillo, TX
18 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Welch, Emergency Medicine Specialist in Amarillo, TX?
Where did Dr. Welch go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Palmetto Hlth Alliance, Emergency Medicine
Is Dr. Welch board certified as an Emergency Medicine Specialist?
Yes, Dr. Cody Welch, MD is board certified by the American Board of Emergency Medicine
What languages does Dr. Welch speak?
Dr. Welch and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
What conditions does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Welch typically treat?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Welch 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. Welch. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes with Diabetic Foot Ulcer
- Type 2 Diabetes with Skin Ulcers
- Diabetes Type 2
- Diabetic Foot
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Complicationss
- Diabetic Foot Wound
- Foot Sore from Diabetes
- Diabetic Ulcer
- Diabetic skin sores
- Diabetes-related wounds
- Foot ulcers from diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E11621: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with foot ulcer
- E11622: Type 2 diabetes mellitus with other skin ulcer
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcers
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Hypertension Ulcers
- High Venous Pressure with Sores
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87312: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of left lower extremity
Also known as:
- Wound Dressing Change or Removal
- Wounds and Injuries
- Non-surgical dressing care
- Wound care visit
- Dressing replacement
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z4800: Encounter for change or removal of nonsurgical wound dressing
Also known as:
- External Surgical Wound Opening
- Wounds and Injuries
- External wound dehiscence
- Surgical incision separation
- Outer wound rupture
ICD-10 Codes:
- T8131XD: Disruption of external operation (surgical) wound, not elsewhere classified, subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Exposure to COVID-19
- COVID-19 (Coronavirus Disease 2019)
- COVID-19 contact
- Suspected coronavirus exposure
- SARS-CoV-2 exposure
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z20822: Contact with and (suspected) exposure to COVID-19
Also known as:
- Chronic Venous Hypertension with Ulcer
- Vascular Disease
- Venous Ulcer
- Chronic Venous Ulcer
- Stasis Ulcer
ICD-10 Codes:
- I87313: Chronic venous hypertension (idiopathic) with ulcer of bilateral lower extremity
What procedures does an Emergency Medicine Specialist like Dr. Welch typically perform?
As an Emergency Medicine Specialist, Dr. Welch 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. Welch. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Wound Debridement
- Skin and Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Debridement
- Surgical Wound Cleaning
- Tissue Removal from Wound
- Dead Tissue Removal
- Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Debridement
- Subcutaneous Tissue Debridement
- Muscle Cleaning Procedure
- Fascia Debridement
- Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
CPT Codes:
- 11042: Debridement, subcutaneous tissue (includes epidermis and dermis, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
- 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)
- 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Also known as:
- Bone Debridement (Cleaning of Bone Wound)
- Bone Wound Cleaning
- Surgical Bone Debridement
- Dead Bone Removal
- Wound Cleaning with Bone Involvement
CPT Codes:
- 11044: Debridement, bone (includes epidermis, dermis, subcutaneous tissue, muscle and/or fascia, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less
Does Dr. Welch accept my insurance?
Dr. Welch accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (806) 354-1000 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Welch accept in Amarillo, TX?
Dr. Welch in Amarillo, TX accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Baylor Scott & White Holdings
Benefit Administrative Systems LLC
Centene Corporation
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)
Health Care Service Corporation
Humana
Insurance Managment Services
Medicare
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Welch's office located?
Dr. Cody Welch's Primary Practice
1000 S Coulter St Ste 100
Amarillo, TX 79106
(806) 354-1000
What hospitals are Dr. Welch affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Welch has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Welch's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Welch's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1558305516.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Welch?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Welch