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Dr. Robert Piston, MD

Hermitage, PA

34 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Piston, Orthopedic Surgeon in Hermitage, PA?

    Dr. Robert Piston, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Hermitage, PA with 1 additional practice location. He has been practicing for over 34 years and is board certified. Dr. Piston completed his residency at Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Hand Surgery; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Piston is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Piston’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Piston’s office at (724) 342-2663.

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

    • Residency: Thos Jefferson Univ Hosp, Hand Surgery; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Albert Einstein Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: Temple Univeristy School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Piston board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Robert Piston, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Piston speak?

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

    • English

    • Spanish

    What conditions does Dr. Piston treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Piston 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. Piston. 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:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
    • M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder

    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

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Artery Disease
    • PVD
    • PAD
    • Poor Circulation in Legs
    • Blocked Leg Arteries

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • I739: Peripheral vascular disease, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does Dr. Piston perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Piston 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. Piston. 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:

    • 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

    Also known as:

    • Short Arm Splint Application
    • Long Leg Splint Application
    • Application of Short Leg Splint
    • Long Arm Splint Application
    • Forearm to hand splint
    • Static arm splint
    • Wrist and forearm splint
    • Arm immobilization splint
    • Thigh to Ankle Splint
    • Full Leg Splint
    • Leg Immobilization Splint
    • Temporary Leg Support
    • Calf to Foot Splint
    • Lower Leg Splinting
    • Short Leg Immobilization
    • Shoulder to Hand Splint
    • Arm Immobilization Splint
    • Forearm and Upper Arm Splint

    CPT Codes:

    • 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
    • 29505: Application of long leg splint (thigh to ankle or toes)
    • 29515: Application of short leg splint (calf to foot)
    • 29105: Application of long arm splint (shoulder to hand)

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Release of Finger or Palm Tendon
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
    • Finger Joint Lining Removal (Synovectomy)
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Flexor Tendon Tenolysis
    • Tendon Release Surgery (Hand)
    • Finger Tendon Adhesion Removal
    • Partial Carpectomy
    • Wrist Bone Excision
    • Carpal Bone Removal
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Tendon Repair (Finger)
    • Finger Tendon Surgery
    • Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
    • Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
    • Hand Fascia Removal
    • Palm Tissue Release
    • MCP Joint Synovectomy
    • Finger Joint Synovium Removal
    • Hand Joint Lining Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 26440: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each tendon
    • 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
    • 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);
    • 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
    • 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
    • 26135: Synovectomy, metacarpophalangeal joint including intrinsic release and extensor hood reconstruction, each digit

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Knee Bursa
    • Knee Synovectomy (Open)
    • Kneecap Removal Surgery
    • Prepatellar Bursectomy', 'Knee Swelling Removal', 'Housemaid's Knee Surgery
    • Bursa Excision (Knee)
    • Knee Joint Lining Removal
    • Arthrotomy of Knee
    • Patella removal
    • Partial kneecap removal
    • Kneecap excision
    • Patellectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 27340: Excision, prepatellar bursa
    • 27335: Arthrotomy, with synovectomy, knee; anterior AND posterior including popliteal area
    • 27350: Patellectomy or hemipatellectomy

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Tendon Release
    • Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
    • Tendon Release in Forearm or Wrist
    • Finger Tendon Removal
    • Forearm or Wrist Tendon Removal
    • Forearm or Wrist Tendon Release
    • Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
    • Shoulder Tenotomy
    • Tendon Lengthening (Shoulder)
    • Shoulder Tendon Cutting
    • Rotator Cuff Tendon Release
    • Extensor tenolysis
    • Tendon freeing surgery
    • Hand tendon surgery
    • Forearm Tendon Tenolysis
    • Wrist Tendon Release
    • Adhesion Removal from Tendon
    • Flexor Tendon Excision (Finger)
    • Extensor Tendon Excision (Finger)
    • Finger Tendon Surgery
    • Wrist Tendon Excision
    • Forearm Tendon Surgery
    • Flexor Tendon Removal
    • Extensor Tendon Removal
    • Open tenotomy
    • Flexor tendon release
    • Extensor tendon release
    • Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
    • Tendon Graft (Forearm)
    • Flexor Tendon Transfer
    • Extensor Tendon Transfer

    CPT Codes:

    • 23405: Tenotomy, shoulder area; single tendon
    • 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
    • 25295: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
    • 26180: Excision of tendon, finger, flexor or extensor, each tendon
    • 25109: Excision of tendon, forearm and/or wrist, flexor or extensor, each
    • 25290: Tenotomy, open, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
    • 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Baker's Cyst Removal Surgery
    • Hand or Finger Cyst Removal
    • Knee cyst excision
    • Popliteal cyst removal
    • Synovial cyst excision
    • Cyst behind knee removal
    • Ganglion cyst removal hand
    • Tendon sheath lesion excision
    • Mucous cyst removal finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 27345: Excision of synovial cyst of popliteal space (eg, Baker's cyst)
    • 26160: Excision of lesion of tendon sheath or joint capsule (eg, cyst, mucous cyst, or ganglion), hand or finger

    Also known as:

    • Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Flexor Side)
    • Removal of Tendon Sheath Lesion (Forearm/Wrist)
    • Flexor Tenosynovectomy
    • Wrist Synovial Excision
    • Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision
    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Excision
    • Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal
    • Ganglion Cyst Removal (Wrist/Forearm)
    • Tenosynovial Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25115: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); flexors
    • 25110: Excision, lesion of tendon sheath, forearm and/or wrist

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
    • Wrist Joint Surgery with Synovectomy
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Synovectomy
    • Wrist Tendon Lining Removal
    • Tenosynovitis Surgery Wrist
    • Inflamed Tendon Sheath Excision
    • Open Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Synovectomy
    • Arthrotomy of Wrist

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
    • 25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
    • 25105: Arthrotomy, wrist joint; with synovectomy

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Hip Bursa or Calcification
    • Hip Tendon Release
    • Trochanteric Bursitis Excision
    • Hip Calcification Removal
    • Bursa Removal from Hip
    • Hip Tenotomy
    • Hip Abductor Release
    • Hip Extensor Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 27062: Excision; trochanteric bursa or calcification
    • 27006: Tenotomy, abductors and/or extensor(s) of hip, open (separate procedure)

    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:

    • Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
    • Flexor Tenosynovectomy
    • Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
    • Radical Synovectomy of Tendon

    CPT Codes:

    • 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Strapping
    • Velpeau Bandage Application
    • Shoulder Taping
    • Shoulder Immobilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29240: Strapping; shoulder (eg, Velpeau)

    Also known as:

    • Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Forearm/Wrist)
    • Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
    • Forearm Tumor Excision
    • Wrist Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
    • Intramuscular Tumor Removal
    • Subfascial Tumor Excision
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Hand Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 25076: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 3 cm
    • 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm

    Also known as:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Ligament Release
    • Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
    • Shoulder Bone Shaving (Acromioplasty)
    • Coracoacromial Ligament Release
    • Shoulder Impingement Surgery
    • Acromioplasty
    • Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
    • Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
    • Biceps Tendon Reattachment
    • Shoulder Tendon Repair
    • Partial Acromion Removal
    • Acromionectomy
    • Subacromial Decompression

    CPT Codes:

    • 23415: Coracoacromial ligament release, with or without acromioplasty
    • 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
    • 23130: Acromioplasty Or Acromionectomy, Partial, With Or Without Coracoacromial Ligament Release

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal
    • Buried wire removal
    • Pin removal surgery
    • Rod removal (superficial)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
    • 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Short Leg Cast Application
    • Cylinder Cast Application (Thigh to Ankle)
    • Long Arm Cast Application
    • Below Knee Cast
    • Lower Leg Cast
    • Foot and Ankle Cast
    • Knee Immobilizer Cast
    • Thigh to Ankle Cast
    • Leg Cylinder Cast
    • Shoulder to hand cast
    • Full arm cast
    • Arm fracture cast

    CPT Codes:

    • 29405: Application of short leg cast (below knee to toes);
    • 29365: Application of cylinder cast (thigh to ankle)
    • 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)

    Also known as:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Hip Strapping
    • Hip Taping
    • Hip Support Strapping
    • Hip Joint Stabilization

    CPT Codes:

    • 29520: Strapping; hip

    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:

    • 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:

    • Deep Pelvic or Thigh Bone Infection Removal
    • Osteomyelitis Surgery
    • Bone Abscess Excision
    • Ilium Resection
    • Femur Trochanter Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 27071: Partial excision, wing of ilium, symphysis pubis, or greater trochanter of femur, (craterization, saucerization) (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess); deep (subfascial or intramuscular)

    Also known as:

    • Minor Bone Graft
    • Large Bone Graft
    • Bone Grafts
    • Small Bone Graft
    • Dowel Bone Graft
    • Button Bone Graft
    • Autograft (Small)
    • Major Bone Grafting
    • Autograft
    • Allograft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20900: Bone graft, any donor area; minor or small (eg, dowel or button)
    • 20902: Bone graft, any donor area; major or large

    Also known as:

    • Finger Bone Infection Removal
    • Partial Finger Bone Removal
    • Finger Phalanx Bone Excision
    • Osteomyelitis of Finger Treatment
    • Distal Phalanx Excision
    • Finger Bone Debridement
    • Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
    • Finger Tip Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26235: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); proximal or middle phalanx of finger
    • 26236: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); distal phalanx of finger

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • Partial Collarbone Removal
    • Partial Claviculectomy
    • Collarbone Resection
    • Shoulder Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23120: Claviculectomy; partial

    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:

    • Partial Bone Removal from Thigh or Shin
    • Femur Bone Excision
    • Tibia Bone Excision
    • Fibula Bone Excision
    • Bone Abscess Removal (Leg)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27360: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone, femur, proximal tibia and/or fibula (eg, osteomyelitis or bone abscess)

    Also known as:

    • Tennis Elbow Tendon Repair with Debridement
    • Golfer's Elbow Surgery
    • Epicondylitis Repair
    • Elbow Tendon Release and Repair
    • Open Tendon Debridement Elbow

    CPT Codes:

    • 24359: Tenotomy, elbow, lateral or medial (eg, epicondylitis, tennis elbow, golfer's elbow); debridement, soft tissue and/or bone, open with tendon repair or reattachment

    Also known as:

    • Upper Arm Bone Infection Removal
    • Elbow Bone Removal (Partial)
    • Humerus Osteomyelitis Excision
    • Partial Bone Excision
    • Bone Craterization
    • Olecranon Bone Excision
    • Elbow Osteomyelitis Surgery
    • Partial Bone Resection Elbow
    • Ulna Bone Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23184: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis), proximal humerus
    • 24147: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis), olecranon process

    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:

    • Wrist Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Wrist Joint Adjustment
    • Closed Reduction of Wrist
    • Wrist Realignment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25259: Manipulation, wrist, under anesthesia

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Joint Surgery with Synovectomy
    • Open Shoulder Joint Surgery
    • Shoulder Synovial Tissue Removal
    • Glenohumeral Arthrotomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 23105: Arthrotomy; glenohumeral joint, with synovectomy, with or without biopsy

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Fracture Pinning
    • Percutaneous wrist fracture fixation
    • Distal radius fracture repair
    • Epiphyseal separation fixation
    • Wrist bone pinning

    CPT Codes:

    • 25606: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of distal radial fracture or epiphyseal separation

    Also known as:

    • Knee Arthroscopy with Major Synovectomy
    • Endoscopy
    • Arthroscopic Knee Synovectomy
    • Knee Lining Removal (Arthroscopic)
    • Minimally Invasive Knee Synovectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 29876: Arthroscopy, knee, surgical; synovectomy, major, 2 or more compartments (eg, medial or lateral)

    Also known as:

    • Distant Tendon Graft
    • Tendon transfer from another site
    • Autologous tendon graft
    • Tendon transplant from leg or arm
    • Tendon repair with graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 20924: Tendon graft, from a distance (eg, palmaris, toe extensor, plantaris)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Elbow Bursa
    • Elbow Joint Opening with Synovium Removal
    • Olecranon Bursa Excision
    • Elbow Bursa Removal Surgery
    • Bursitis Elbow Surgery
    • Elbow Arthrotomy with Synovectomy
    • Elbow Joint Lining Removal
    • Open Elbow Surgery
    • Elbow Synovectomy

    CPT Codes:

    • 24105: Excision, olecranon bursa
    • 24102: Arthrotomy, elbow; with synovectomy

    Also known as:

    • Large Thigh or Knee Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Thigh Tumor Excision
    • Knee Soft Tissue Mass Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27339: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of thigh or knee area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 5 cm or greater

    Also known as:

    • Shoulder Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Frozen Shoulder Manipulation
    • Shoulder Joint Mobilization
    • Shoulder MUA

    CPT Codes:

    • 23700: Manipulation under anesthesia, shoulder joint, including application of fixation apparatus (dislocation excluded)

    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:

    • Finger or Toe Joint Biopsy
    • Interphalangeal joint biopsy
    • Joint exploration and biopsy
    • Finger joint surgery
    • Toe joint surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 26110: Arthrotomy with biopsy; interphalangeal joint, each

    Also known as:

    • Finger Joint Lining Removal and Repair
    • PIP Joint Synovectomy
    • Finger Joint Reconstruction
    • Extensor Tendon Repair Finger

    CPT Codes:

    • 26140: Synovectomy, proximal interphalangeal joint, including extensor reconstruction, each interphalangeal joint

    Also known as:

    • Upper Arm or Elbow Tendon/Muscle Repair
    • Bicep Tendon Repair
    • Elbow Muscle Surgery
    • Arm Tendon Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 24341: Repair, tendon or muscle, upper arm or elbow, each tendon or muscle, primary or secondary (excludes rotator cuff)

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Broken Collarbone
    • Clavicle Fracture Surgery
    • Collarbone Fixation
    • Open Clavicle Reduction

    CPT Codes:

    • 23515: Open treatment of clavicular fracture, includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Skeletal Traction
    • Pin Traction
    • Wire Traction
    • Bone Traction

    CPT Codes:

    • 20650: Insertion of wire or pin with application of skeletal traction, including removal (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Toe Joint Lining Removal
    • Metatarsophalangeal Joint Synovectomy
    • Foot Joint Synovectomy
    • Toe Joint Inflammation Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 28072: Synovectomy; metatarsophalangeal joint, each

    Also known as:

    • Knee Ligament Reconstruction
    • Extra-Articular Knee Ligament Repair
    • Knee Ligament Augmentation
    • Knee Stabilization Surgery
    • ACL Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 27427: Ligamentous reconstruction (augmentation), knee; extra-articular

    Also known as:

    • Revision of One Knee Replacement Part
    • Partial Knee Replacement Revision
    • Knee Arthroplasty Revision
    • Knee Implant Exchange

    CPT Codes:

    • 27486: Revision of total knee arthroplasty, with or without allograft; 1 component

    Also known as:

    • Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
    • Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
    • Colles Fracture Treatment
    • Smith Fracture Treatment
    • Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 25600: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; Without Manipulation

    Also known as:

    • Knee Manipulation Under Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Knee Joint Manipulation
    • Knee Mobilization Under Sedation
    • Knee Adhesion Release (Anesthesia)

    CPT Codes:

    • 27570: Manipulation of knee joint under general anesthesia (includes application of traction or other fixation devices)

    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:

    • Foot Bone Infection Removal
    • Tarsal Bone Excision
    • Metatarsal Bone Infection Treatment
    • Partial Foot Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 28122: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, sequestrectomy, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis or bossing); tarsal or metatarsal bone, except talus or calcaneus

    Also known as:

    • Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
    • Sciatic Nerve Repair (Neuroplasty)
    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
    • Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
    • Wrist ulnar nerve release
    • Sciatic nerve decompression
    • Open sciatic neuroplasty
    • Sciatic nerve release
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
    • 64712: Neuroplasty, major peripheral nerve, arm or leg, open; sciatic nerve
    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    Also known as:

    • Finger or Toe Nerve Repair
    • Hand or Foot Nerve Repair
    • Digital Neuroplasty
    • Nerve Decompression (Finger/Toe)
    • Peripheral Nerve Repair (Digit)
    • Neuroplasty
    • Nerve Decompression
    • Nerve Release Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 64702: Neuroplasty; digital, 1 or both, same digit
    • 64704: Neuroplasty; nerve of hand or foot

    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:

    • Nerve Decompression Surgery
    • Nerve Release Surgery
    • Pinched Nerve Surgery
    • Nerve Entrapment Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 64722: Decompression; unspecified nerve(s) (specify)

    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:

    • Wound Debridement
    • Muscle Debridement
    • Skin Substitute Graft (Small Wound)
    • Surgical Wound Cleaning
    • Tissue Removal from Wound
    • Dead Tissue Removal
    • Muscle Cleaning Procedure
    • Fascia Debridement
    • Wound Debridement (Deep Tissue)
    • Artificial Skin Graft
    • Wound Skin Replacement
    • Bioengineered Skin Application

    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
    • 15271: Application of skin substitute graft to trunk, arms, legs, total wound surface area up to 100 sq cm; first 25 sq cm or less wound surface area

    Also known as:

    • Complex Wound Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Scalp, Arms, Legs)
    • Complex Wound Repair (Additional Area)
    • Extensive Facial Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Sensitive Areas)
    • Complex Repair of Hand/Foot Wound
    • Deep Wound Repair (Extremities)
    • Surgical Closure of Complex Wound
    • Advanced Wound Stitching
    • Extensive Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure (Scalp/Limbs)
    • Complex Skin Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 13132: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13121: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; 2.6 cm to 7.5 cm
    • 13122: Repair, complex, scalp, arms, and/or legs; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Re-closure of Surgical Wound
    • Secondary Wound Closure
    • Repair of Wound Dehiscence
    • Complicated Surgical Wound Repair
    • Extensive Wound Re-stitching

    CPT Codes:

    • 13160: Secondary closure of surgical wound or dehiscence, extensive or complicated

    Also known as:

    • Complex Skin Repair (Face, Neck, Hands, Feet)
    • Complex Skin Repair (Additional Area)
    • Complex Laceration Repair
    • Deep Wound Closure
    • Surgical Skin Repair
    • Advanced Wound Closure
    • Skin Grafting for Complex Wounds

    CPT Codes:

    • 13131: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; 1.1 cm to 2.5 cm
    • 13133: Repair, complex, forehead, cheeks, chin, mouth, neck, axillae, genitalia, hands and/or feet; each additional 5 cm or less (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Nail Removal
    • Nail Plate Avulsion
    • Toenail Removal
    • Fingernail Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 11730: Avulsion of nail plate, partial or complete, simple; single

    Also known as:

    • Open Fracture Wound Cleaning
    • Wound Debridement for Fracture
    • Foreign Material Removal from Open Wound
    • Skin and Tissue Cleaning for Injury

    CPT Codes:

    • 11010: Debridement including removal of foreign material at the site of an open fracture and/or an open dislocation (eg, excisional debridement); skin and subcutaneous tissues

    Also known as:

    • Nail Bed Repair
    • Fingernail Bed Repair
    • Toenail Bed Repair
    • Nail Injury Repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 11760: Repair of nail bed

    Also known as:

    • Large Benign Skin Lesion Removal
    • Benign Skin Growth Excision
    • Skin Tumor Removal (Benign)
    • Large Skin Lesion Biopsy

    CPT Codes:

    • 11406: Excision, benign lesion including margins, except skin tag (unless listed elsewhere), trunk, arms or legs; excised diameter over 4.0 cm

    Also known as:

    • Arm Artery Exploration
    • Upper Extremity Artery Exploration
    • Diagnostic Artery Exploration
    • Brachial Artery Exploration

    CPT Codes:

    • 35702: Exploration not followed by surgical repair, artery; upper extremity (eg, axillary, brachial, radial, ulnar)

    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

    Also known as:

    • Bone Marrow Biopsy
    • Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Tests
    • Diagnostic Bone Marrow Sample
    • Marrow Biopsy
    • Bone Marrow Aspiration

    CPT Codes:

    • 38221: Diagnostic bone marrow; biopsy(ies)

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    Where is Dr. Piston's office located?

    Dr. Robert Piston's Primary Practice

    3120 Highland Rd

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    What is Dr. Robert Piston's specialty?

    Dr. Piston is a Orthopedic Surgeon near Hermitage, PA. An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system. Contact Dr. Piston to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Robert Piston affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Piston is affiliated with Butler Memorial Hospital, Meadville Medical Center, Heritage Valley Beaver, Mercy Health - St. Elizabeth Boardman Hospital, UPMC Hamot, Lehigh Valley Health Network– Cedar Crest 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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    Which board certifications does Dr. Robert Piston have?

    Dr. Robert Piston is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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