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Dr. Karl Bilderback, MD

Shreveport, LA

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Bilderback, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Karl Bilderback, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Shreveport, LA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Bilderback graduated from Baylor College of Medicine and completed his residency at Integris Baptist Med Ctr, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; John P Smith Hosp, Family Medicine. Dr. Bilderback is fluent in English and French, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Bilderback’s practice accepts Cigna, Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Bilderback’s office.

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

    • Residency: Integris Baptist Med Ctr, Hand Surgery-Orthopedic Surgery; Lsu Hlth Sci Ctr-Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; John P Smith Hosp, Family Medicine | John Peter Smith Hospital | OMECO/Southwest Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Tx Med Branch Galveston, Galveston Tx | Baylor College of Medicine | Texas A&M University

    Is Dr. Bilderback board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Bilderback, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Bilderback speak?

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

    • English

    • French

    What conditions does Dr. Bilderback treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Bilderback 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. Bilderback. 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:

    • Right Hand Pain
    • Left Hand Pain
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Pain in right palm
    • Right wrist and hand pain
    • Right hand discomfort
    • Ache in left hand
    • Left hand discomfort
    • Sore left hand

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79641: Pain in right hand
    • M79642: Pain in left hand

    Also known as:

    • Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Left Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
    • Right Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Right Hand Numbness
    • Right CTS
    • Left Wrist Nerve Compression
    • Left Hand Numbness
    • Left CTS
    • Median Nerve Compression
    • Wrist Nerve Entrapment

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
    • G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
    • G5603: Carpal tunnel syndrome, bilateral upper limbs

    Also known as:

    • Right Wrist Pain
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Aching right wrist
    • Sore right wrist
    • Right wrist discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25531: Pain in right wrist

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Wrist
    • Pain
    • Wrist Injuries and Disorder
    • Left Wrist Ache
    • Left Wrist Discomfort
    • Sore Left Wrist

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25532: Pain in left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Pain
    • Finger Pain
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Body ache
    • Discomfort
    • Soreness
    • Sore fingers
    • Aching fingers
    • Finger discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R52: Pain, unspecified
    • M79644: Pain in right finger(s)

    Also known as:

    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right Ring Finger
    • Trigger Left Middle Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
    • Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Ring Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
    • Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Left Middle Finger

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
    • M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
    • M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger

    Also known as:

    • Stiff Left Hand
    • Stiffness in Right Hand
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Left hand rigidity
    • Limited left hand movement
    • Left hand immobility
    • Stiff Right Hand
    • Limited Right Hand Movement
    • Right Hand Rigidity

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25642: Stiffness of left hand, not elsewhere classified
    • M25641: Stiffness of right hand, not elsewhere classified

    Also known as:

    • Finger Pain
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Finger
    • Aching Finger
    • Finger Discomfort

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M79645: Pain in left finger(s)

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Dupuytren's Contracture
    • Connective Tissue Disorder
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Dupuytren contracture
    • Palmar fibromatosis
    • Viking disease
    • Hand contracture

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M720: Palmar fascial fibromatosis [Dupuytren]

    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

    What procedures does Dr. Bilderback perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Bilderback 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. Bilderback. 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:

    • 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:

    • Carpal Tunnel Injection
    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Trigger Point Injection
    • Corticosteroid injection for carpal tunnel
    • Local anesthetic for carpal tunnel
    • Wrist pain injection
    • Carpal tunnel syndrome injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)
    • Muscle Pain Injection
    • Myofascial Trigger Point Injection
    • Trigger Point Release Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20526: Injection, therapeutic (eg, local anesthetic, corticosteroid), carpal tunnel
    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion
    • 20552: Injection(s); single or multiple trigger point(s), 1 or 2 muscle(s)

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Repair (Finger)
    • Finger Tendon Surgery
    • Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Tumor Removal
    • Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
    • Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Needle Aponeurotomy', 'Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery
    • Partial Carpectomy
    • Wrist Bone Excision
    • Carpal Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
    • 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 26123: Fasciectomy, partial palmar with release of single digit including proximal interphalangeal joint, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft);
    • 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous
    • 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone

    Also known as:

    • Finger Tendon Repair
    • Finger Tendon Repair (Without Graft)
    • Forearm or Wrist Tendon Repair
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Digital Tendon Surgery
    • Hand Tendon Repair
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Digital Tendon Advancement
    • Wrist Muscle Repair
    • Forearm Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon
    • 26350: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, not in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary or secondary without free graft, each tendon
    • 25260: Repair, tendon or muscle, flexor, forearm and/or wrist; primary, single, each tendon or muscle

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
    • Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
    • Finger or Thumb Tip Fracture Repair
    • Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
    • Finger Bone Internal Fixation
    • Broken Finger Surgery
    • Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
    • Unstable finger fracture repair
    • Thumb bone fracture treatment
    • Distal Phalanx Fracture Surgery
    • Finger Bone Break Repair
    • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (Finger)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26735: Open treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each
    • 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
    • 26765: Open treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Scaphoid (Wrist) Fracture
    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Scaphoid fracture surgery
    • Navicular bone fracture repair
    • Wrist bone fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 25628: Open Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed
    • 25608: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 2 fragments
    • 25607: Open Treatment Of Distal Radial Extra-Articular Fracture Or Epiphyseal Separation, With Internal Fixation

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
    • Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
    • Hand Fracture Fixation
    • Broken Hand Bone Surgery
    • Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)

    CPT Codes:

    • 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone

    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:

    • Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
    • Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
    • Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
    • Tendon Graft (Forearm)
    • Flexor Tendon Transfer
    • Extensor Tendon Transfer
    • Extensor tenolysis
    • Tendon freeing surgery
    • Hand tendon surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
    • 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Removal of Wrist Bones (Carpectomy)
    • Endoscopy
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Wrist Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Joint Repair
    • Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
    • Proximal row carpectomy
    • Wrist bone excision
    • Partial wrist fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
    • 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
    • 25215: Carpectomy; all bones of proximal row

    Also known as:

    • Small Joint or Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint Aspiration
    • Finger Joint Injection
    • Toe Joint Injection
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound

    CPT Codes:

    • 20604: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, small joint or bursa (eg, fingers, toes); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    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:

    • Finger or Toe Joint Fusion
    • Finger Joint Fusion
    • Interphalangeal Arthrodesis
    • Digit Joint Fusion
    • Finger Joint Surgery
    • Toe Joint Surgery
    • Metacarpophalangeal Arthrodesis
    • MCP Joint Fusion
    • Finger Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
    • 26850: Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;

    Also known as:

    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)

    Also known as:

    • Ganglion Cyst Aspiration or Injection
    • Ganglion Cyst Drainage
    • Cyst Fluid Removal
    • Ganglion Cyst Treatment
    • Cyst Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20612: Aspiration and/or injection of ganglion cyst(s) any location

    Also known as:

    • External Fixation System Placement (Uniplane)
    • Short Arm Cast Application
    • Uniplane External Fixator
    • Bone External Fixation
    • External Frame for Bone Healing
    • Elbow to Finger Cast
    • Forearm Cast
    • Arm Immobilization Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 20690: Application of a uniplane (pins or wires in 1 plane), unilateral, external fixation system
    • 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Complex Wrist Fracture
    • Distal Radius Fracture Repair (Open)
    • Wrist Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Complex Radial Fracture Surgery
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair (Wrist)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25609: Open treatment of distal radial intra-articular fracture or epiphyseal separation; with internal fixation of 3 or more fragments

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Also known as:

    • Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
    • Ganglion cyst removal hand
    • Tendon sheath lesion excision
    • Mucous cyst removal finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

    Also known as:

    • Boutonniere Deformity Repair
    • Wrist Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Extensor Tendon Central Slip Repair
    • Finger Deformity Correction
    • Boutonniere Finger Surgery
    • Finger Tendon Reconstruction
    • Forearm Extensor Muscle Repair
    • Primary Tendon Repair Arm
    • Wrist Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26426: Repair of extensor tendon, central slip, secondary (eg, boutonniere deformity); using local tissue(s), including lateral band(s), each finger
    • 25270: Repair, tendon or muscle, extensor, forearm and/or wrist; primary, single, each tendon or muscle

    Also known as:

    • Removal of External Fixator
    • Anesthesia
    • External Fixation Device Removal
    • Bone Fixator Removal
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • External Frame Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20694: Removal, under anesthesia, of external fixation system

    Also known as:

    • Forearm Bone Non-Healing Fracture Repair
    • Radius or Ulna Nonunion Repair
    • Forearm Bone Malunion Correction
    • Broken Forearm Bone Repair (No Graft)

    CPT Codes:

    • 25400: Repair of nonunion or malunion, radius OR ulna; without graft (eg, compression technique)

    Also known as:

    • Percutaneous Fixation of Hand Bone Fracture
    • Metacarpal Fracture Fixation
    • Pinning Hand Bone Fracture
    • Minimally Invasive Hand Fracture Repair
    • Hand Fracture Percutaneous Pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 26608: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of metacarpal fracture, each bone

    Also known as:

    • Scaphoid Bone Non-Union Repair
    • Navicular bone repair
    • Wrist bone fusion
    • Scaphoid fracture surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25440: Repair Of Nonunion, Scaphoid Carpal (Navicular) Bone, With Or Without Radial Styloidectomy (Includes Obtaining Graft And Necessary Fixation)

    Also known as:

    • Finger Ligament Repair
    • Collateral ligament repair (finger)
    • MP joint ligament repair
    • Finger joint stabilization surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26540: Repair of collateral ligament, metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint

    Also known as:

    • Hand Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Extensor Tendon Surgery Hand
    • Finger Tendon Repair
    • Hand Tendon Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 26410: Repair, extensor tendon, hand, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Thumb Amputation
    • Digit Amputation
    • Finger Removal
    • Thumb Amputation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26951: Amputation, finger or thumb, primary or secondary, any joint or phalanx, single, including neurectomies; with direct closure

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Hand Tendon Rod Implantation
    • Flexor Tendon Excision with Rod
    • Synthetic Rod for Tendon Graft
    • Delayed Tendon Graft Preparation
    • Hand Tendon Reconstruction Rod

    CPT Codes:

    • 26390: Excision flexor tendon, with implantation of synthetic rod for delayed tendon graft, hand or finger, each rod

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Thumb Fracture (Bennett Fracture)
    • Bennett Fracture Repair
    • Thumb CMC Fracture Dislocation Surgery
    • Internal Fixation Thumb Fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 26665: Open treatment of carpometacarpal fracture dislocation, thumb (Bennett fracture), includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Ultrasound-Guided Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Intermediate Joint Aspiration with Ultrasound
    • Bursa Injection with Ultrasound
    • Ultrasound-Guided Arthrocentesis

    CPT Codes:

    • 20606: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); with ultrasound guidance, with permanent recording and reporting

    Also known as:

    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement with Tendon Transfer
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Wrist Joint Reconstruction
    • Tendon Transfer for Hand Joint

    CPT Codes:

    • 25448: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Suspension, Including Transfer Or Transplant Of Tendon, With Interposition, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Hand Tendon Transfer
    • Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
    • Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Tendon Relocation in Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Forearm Bone Shortening Surgery
    • Radius Shortening Osteotomy
    • Ulna Shortening Procedure
    • Forearm Bone Reshaping

    CPT Codes:

    • 25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Fusion with Bone Graft
    • Wrist Arthrodesis
    • Surgical Wrist Fusion
    • Bone Graft for Wrist

    CPT Codes:

    • 25825: Arthrodesis, Wrist; With Autograft (Includes Obtaining Graft)

    Also known as:

    • Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
    • Shoulder Nerve Injection
    • Arm Pain Injection
    • Imaging-Guided Nerve Block

    CPT Codes:

    • 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
    • Median Nerve Neuroplasty
    • Carpal Tunnel Decompression
    • Median Nerve Transposition

    CPT Codes:

    • 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    Also known as:

    • Digital Nerve Repair (Hand or Foot)
    • Finger Nerve Repair
    • Toe Nerve Repair
    • Hand Nerve Suture
    • Foot Nerve Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 64831: Suture of digital nerve, hand or foot; 1 nerve

    Also known as:

    • Major Arm or Leg Nerve Repair
    • Peripheral Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Reconstruction Arm/Leg
    • Open Neuroplasty

    CPT Codes:

    • 64708: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; other than specified

    Also known as:

    • Deep Wound Cleaning for Open Fracture
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Excisional Debridement (Bone)
    • Open Fracture Debridement
    • Foreign Material Removal (Fracture)
    • Deep Tissue Wound Cleaning
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)

    CPT Codes:

    • 11012: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin, subcutaneous tissue, muscle fascia, muscle, and bone
    • 11043: Debridement, muscle and/or fascia (includes epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue, if performed); first 20 sq cm or less

    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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Corn or Callus Removal
    • Corns and Calluses
    • Paring of Corn
    • Cutting of Callus
    • Hyperkeratotic Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11055: Paring or cutting of benign hyperkeratotic lesion (eg, corn or callus); single lesion

    Also known as:

    • Small Benign Lesion Removal (Head/Extremities)
    • Benign Growth Excision (Scalp/Neck)
    • Hand/Foot Lesion Removal
    • Genital Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 11422: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), scalp, neck, hands, feet, genitalia; excised diameter 1.1 to 2.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Pulse Oximetry
    • Oxygen Saturation Test
    • Oximeter Reading
    • Blood Oxygen Level Test

    CPT Codes:

    • 94760: Noninvasive ear or pulse oximetry for oxygen saturation; single determination

    Does Dr. Bilderback accept my insurance?

    Dr. Bilderback accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Bilderback accept in Shreveport, LA?

    Dr. Bilderback in Shreveport, LA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • BCBS Unspecified

    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana

    • Centene

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Louisiana

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Bilderback's office located?

    Dr. Karl Bilderback's Primary Practice

    1541 Kings Hwy

    Shreveport, LA 71103

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    Dr. Karl Bilderback's Practice 2

    7925 Youree Dr Ste 200

    Shreveport, LA 71105

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

    Dr. Bilderback's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942245345.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Bilderback?

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

    What is Dr. Karl Bilderback's specialty?

    Dr. Bilderback is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Shreveport, LA. An orthopaedic surgeon specializing in the upper extremity focuses on the investigation, preservation, and restoration of all structures affecting the form and function of the hand and wrist. This specialist employs medical, surgical, and rehabilitative techniques to treat various conditions and injuries related to the upper extremity. Contact Dr. Bilderback to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Karl Bilderback affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Bilderback is affiliated with Ochsner LSU Health - St. Mary Medical Center, Ochsner LSU Health - Monroe Medical Center, CHRISTUS St. Michael Health System, CHRISTUS Good Shepherd Medical Center - Longview, CHRISTUS Highland Medical Center, Northern Louisiana Medical Center 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 Karl Bilderback accepting new patients in Shreveport, LA?

    Yes, Dr. Karl Bilderback is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Karl Bilderback offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Bilderback's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karl Bilderback?

    Please contact Dr. Bilderback's office for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Bilderback have?

    Dr. Karl Bilderback is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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