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Dr. Michael Yorgason, MD

Billings, MT

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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Yorgason, Foot and Ankle Surgeon in Billings, MT?

    Dr. Michael Yorgason, MD is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, who primarily practices in Billings, MT with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Yorgason graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine and completed his residency at Mary Hitchcock Mem Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery. Dr. Yorgason is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Yorgason’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Yorgason’s office at (406) 238-6700.

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

    • Residency: Mary Hitchcock Mem Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery; Creighton Univ Sch Of Med, General Surgery | Creighton University Program

    • Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Yorgason board certified as a Foot and Ankle Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Yorgason, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Yorgason speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Yorgason treat?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Yorgason 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. Yorgason. 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:

    • Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis of the Ankle and Foot
    • Osteoarthritis of the right ankle and foot
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Ankle Arthritis
    • Foot Arthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease of Ankle and Foot
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis of Foot
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M19272: Secondary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot
    • M19271: Secondary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19171: Post-traumatic osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19071: Primary osteoarthritis, right ankle and foot
    • M19072: Primary osteoarthritis, left ankle and foot

    Also known as:

    • Right Ankle and Foot Pain
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Sore Right Ankle
    • Sore Right Foot
    • Aching Right Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25571: Pain in right ankle and joints of right foot

    Also known as:

    • Pain in Left Ankle and Foot
    • Ankle Injuries and Disorder
    • Foot Injuries and Disorder
    • Pain
    • Left Ankle Ache
    • Left Foot Discomfort
    • Sore Left Ankle and Foot

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M25572: Pain in left ankle and joints of left foot

    Also known as:

    • Other Surgical Aftercare
    • After Surgery
    • General post-operative care
    • Unspecified surgical recovery
    • Surgical follow-up

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z4889: Encounter for other specified surgical aftercare

    What procedures does Dr. Yorgason perform?

    As a Foot and Ankle Surgeon, Dr. Yorgason 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. Yorgason. 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:

    • Toe Tendon Release
    • Hammertoe Correction Surgery
    • Tarsal Tunnel Release
    • Removal of Bone Near Big Toe Joint
    • Percutaneous Toe Tenotomy
    • Toe Tendon Cutting
    • Hammer Toe Release
    • Hammertoe Repair
    • Toe Straightening Surgery
    • Phalangectomy for Hammertoe
    • Posterior Tibial Nerve Decompression
    • Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome Surgery
    • Nerve Release in Foot
    • Foot Nerve Decompression
    • Sesamoid Bone Removal
    • Big Toe Sesamoidectomy
    • Foot Bone Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 28010: Tenotomy, percutaneous, toe; single tendon
    • 28285: Correction, hammertoe (eg, interphalangeal fusion, partial or total phalangectomy)
    • 28035: Release, tarsal tunnel (posterior tibial nerve decompression)
    • 28315: Sesamoidectomy, first toe (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Subtalar Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Open Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Ankle Joint Fusion
    • Subtalar Arthrodesis
    • Hindfoot Fusion Surgery
    • Talocalcaneal Fusion
    • Great Toe Arthrodesis
    • MTP Joint Fusion
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery
    • Hallux Rigidus Surgery
    • Ankle Arthrodesis
    • Ankle Fusion Surgery
    • Surgical Ankle Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 28725: Arthrodesis; subtalar
    • 28750: Arthrodesis, great toe; metatarsophalangeal joint
    • 27870: Arthrodesis, ankle, open

    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:

    • Calf Muscle Lengthening Surgery
    • Gastrocnemius Release
    • Strayer Procedure
    • Calf Tightness Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27687: Gastrocnemius recession (eg, Strayer procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Midfoot or Tarsometatarsal Joint Fusion
    • Foot Joint Fusion Surgery
    • Midtarsal Arthrodesis
    • Tarsometatarsal Fusion
    • Foot Joint Immobilization
    • Midfoot Fusion
    • Tarsometatarsal Arthrodesis
    • Foot Bone Fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 28740: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, single joint
    • 28730: Arthrodesis, midtarsal or tarsometatarsal, multiple or transverse;

    Also known as:

    • Bunion Correction with Bone Cut
    • Bunion Correction with Big Toe Joint Fusion
    • Hallux valgus correction with osteotomy
    • Bunionectomy with metatarsal osteotomy
    • Big toe bunion surgery
    • Hallux Valgus Repair
    • Bunionectomy with Arthrodesis
    • Big Toe Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28296: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with distal metatarsal osteotomy, any method
    • 28297: Correction, hallux valgus with bunionectomy, with sesamoidectomy when performed; with first metatarsal and medial cuneiform joint arthrodesis, any method

    Also known as:

    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Heel Bone Cut (Calcaneus Osteotomy)
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal
    • Calcaneus Osteotomy
    • Heel Bone Reshaping Surgery
    • Dwyer Procedure
    • Chambers Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus
    • 28300: Osteotomy; calcaneus (eg, Dwyer or Chambers type procedure), with or without internal fixation

    Also known as:

    • Total Ankle Replacement Surgery
    • Ankle Arthroscopy for Cartilage Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Ankle arthroplasty with implant
    • Total ankle prosthesis
    • Ankle joint replacement
    • Keyhole Ankle Surgery
    • Minimally Invasive Ankle Cartilage Repair
    • Ankle Bone Defect Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 27702: Arthroplasty, ankle; with implant (total ankle)
    • 29891: Arthroscopy, ankle, surgical, excision of osteochondral defect of talus and/or tibia, including drilling of the defect

    Also known as:

    • Foot or Ankle Tendon Transfer Surgery
    • Deep tendon rerouting
    • Tendon transplant surgery
    • Muscle redirection surgery
    • Tibial tendon transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 27691: Transfer or transplant of single tendon (with muscle redirection or rerouting); deep (eg, anterior tibial or posterior tibial through interosseous space, flexor digitorum longus, flexor hallucis longus, or peroneal tendon to midfoot or hindfoot)

    Also known as:

    • Metatarsal Head Bone Removal
    • Foot bone excision
    • Metatarsal ostectomy
    • Forefoot surgery
    • Bunionette surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28112: Ostectomy, complete excision; other metatarsal head (second, third or fourth)

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair
    • Ruptured Achilles Tendon Surgery
    • Open Achilles Repair
    • Percutaneous Achilles Repair
    • Heel Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27650: Repair, primary, open or percutaneous, ruptured Achilles tendon;

    Also known as:

    • Large Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large

    Also known as:

    • Achilles Tendon Repair (Secondary)
    • Achilles Tendon Reconstruction
    • Graft for Achilles Tendon
    • Re-repair Achilles Tendon
    • Ankle Tendon Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27654: Repair, secondary, Achilles tendon, with or without graft

    Also known as:

    • Ankle Ligament Repair
    • Collateral Ankle Ligament Surgery
    • Ankle Sprain Repair
    • Watson-Jones Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 27698: Repair, secondary, disrupted ligament, ankle, collateral (eg, Watson-Jones procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Heel Spur Removal Surgery
    • Calcaneal Ostectomy
    • Plantar Fasciitis Surgery
    • Bone Spur Excision Foot

    CPT Codes:

    • 28119: Ostectomy, calcaneus; for spur, with or without plantar fascial release

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 20610: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, major joint or bursa (eg, shoulder, hip, knee, subacromial bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    Does Dr. Yorgason accept my insurance?

    Dr. Yorgason accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (406) 238-6700 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Yorgason accept in Billings, MT?

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

    Top Insurances

    • Benefit and Risk Management Services (BRMS)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Express Scripts

    • Health Care Service Corporation (HCSC)

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • State of Montana

    • State of Nevada

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Yorgason's office located?

    Dr. Michael Yorgason's Primary Practice

    2900 12th Ave N Ste 100E

    Billings, MT 59101

    (406) 238-6700

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    Dr. Michael Yorgason's Practice 2

    1739 Spring Creek Rd

    Billings, MT 59102

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    Dr. Michael Yorgason's Practice 3

    148 E Arapahoe St

    Thermopolis, WY 82443

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

    Dr. Yorgason's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1760418636.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Yorgason?

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

    What is Dr. Michael Yorgason's specialty?

    Dr. Yorgason is a Foot and Ankle Surgeon near Billings, MT. Foot and ankle surgeons, recognized by several state medical boards as a fellowship subspecialty of orthopaedic surgery, specialize in adult reconstructive foot and ankle surgery, management of adult foot and ankle trauma, sports medicine related to the foot and ankle, and reconstructive surgery for children’s foot and ankle conditions. Contact Dr. Yorgason to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Michael Yorgason affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Yorgason is affiliated with St. Vincent Regional Hospital - Intermountain Healthcare, Great Falls Clinic Hospital, West Park Hospital 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 Michael Yorgason accepting new patients in Billings, MT?

    Yes, Dr. Michael Yorgason is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Michael Yorgason offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Yorgason's office at (406) 238-6700 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Michael Yorgason?

    Please contact Dr. Yorgason's office at (406) 238-6700 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Michael Yorgason have?

    Dr. Michael Yorgason is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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