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Dr. Karl Larsen, MD

Dr. Karl Larsen, MD

Colorado Springs, CO

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    Who is Dr. Larsen, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Karl Larsen is a board-certified, fellowship-trained orthopedic surgeon known for his expertise in treating hand, wrist, and elbow conditions. Based in Colorado Springs, Dr. Larsen is highly regarded for his precision in complex orthopedic and microvascular surgery. He is committed to helping patients recover from injuries, regain mobility, and restore function in the upper extremities. Dr. Larsen holds the distinguished Certificate of Added Qualification (CAQ) in Surgery of the Hand�an achievement earned by only a select group of surgeons nationwide. He specializes in treating traumatic injuries, degenerative conditions, and overuse disorders of the hand and upper extremities, with a particular focus on microvascular reconstruction and complex hand procedures. With a career spanning over 25 years in both civilian and military medicine, Dr. Larsen has consistently been recognized for clinical excellence, including multiple years named as one of Colorado Springs Style magazine�s Top Docs by peer nomination. Military Service Dr. Larsen served in the U.S. Air Force and Air Force Reserve from 1989 to 2015, retiring at the rank of Colonel. He provided orthopedic care at the U.S. Air Force Academy and held several key leadership roles, including Chief of Orthopedic Surgery and Deputy Chief of Medical Staff. His distinguished military service includes deployments, humanitarian missions, and recognition such as the Defense Meritorious Service Medal and the NATO Medal.

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

    • Medical School: Uniformed Services University of The Health Sciences,Bethesda | Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences F. Edward Hebert School of Medicine

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

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

    What languages does Dr. Larsen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Larsen treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Larsen 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. Larsen. 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 of the left thumb joint
    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
    • Osteoarthritis of both thumb joints
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
    • M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist
    • M180: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joints

    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:

    • 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:

    • 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:

    • Right Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Ulnar Nerve Damage
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Right Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Right Elbow Nerve Pain
    • Right Funny Bone Injury
    • Ulnar Neuropathy
    • Cubital Tunnel Syndrome

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • G5621: Lesion of ulnar nerve, right upper limb
    • G5622: Lesion of ulnar nerve, left upper limb

    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:

    • 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:

    • Trigger Thumb
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
    • Thumb Tendonitis
    • Thumb Locking

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb

    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:

    • 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

    What procedures does Dr. Larsen perform?

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

    • Trigger Finger Release Surgery
    • Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery (Endoscopic)
    • Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Release (Percutaneous)
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Hand/Finger Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
    • Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Endoscopic Carpal Tunnel Surgery
    • Wrist Endoscopy for Carpal Tunnel
    • Transverse Carpal Ligament Release
    • Ganglion Excision
    • Wrist Cyst Surgery
    • Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
    • Partial Carpectomy
    • Wrist Bone Excision
    • Carpal Bone Removal
    • Percutaneous Palmar Fasciotomy', 'Needle Aponeurotomy', 'Minimally Invasive Dupuytren's Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Hand Tumor Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Intramuscular Hand Tumor Surgery
    • Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
    • Hand Fascia Removal
    • Palm Tissue Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 29848: Endoscopy, wrist, surgical, with release of transverse carpal ligament
    • 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
    • 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
    • 26040: Fasciotomy, palmar (eg, Dupuytren's contracture); percutaneous
    • 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);
    • 26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
    • 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Arthroscopy
    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • Open Wrist Reconstruction for Instability
    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
    • Removal of Wrist Bones (Carpectomy)
    • Endoscopy
    • Wrist Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Wrist Surgery
    • Wrist Joint Repair
    • Triangular Fibrocartilage Repair
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Wrist Ligament Repair
    • Carpal Instability Surgery
    • Wrist Capsulorrhaphy
    • Tendon Transfer Wrist
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Synovectomy
    • Wrist Tendon Lining Removal
    • Tenosynovitis Surgery Wrist
    • Inflamed Tendon Sheath Excision
    • Proximal row carpectomy
    • Wrist bone excision
    • Partial wrist fusion

    CPT Codes:

    • 29846: Arthroscopy, wrist, surgical; excision and/or repair of triangular fibrocartilage and/or joint debridement
    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
    • 25320: Capsulorrhaphy or reconstruction, wrist, open (eg, capsulodesis, ligament repair, tendon transfer or graft) (includes synovectomy, capsulotomy and open reduction) for carpal instability
    • 25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
    • 25215: Carpectomy; all bones of proximal row

    Also known as:

    • Wrist or Hand Joint Replacement (Interposition)
    • Finger Joint Replacement Surgery
    • Intercarpal Arthroplasty
    • Carpometacarpal Joint Replacement
    • Tendon Interposition Arthroplasty
    • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Arthroplasty
    • Knuckle Joint Replacement
    • Artificial Finger Joint Implant

    CPT Codes:

    • 25447: Arthroplasty, Intercarpal Or Carpometacarpal Joints; Interposition (Eg, Tendon)
    • 26531: Arthroplasty, metacarpophalangeal joint; with prosthetic implant, each joint

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 26850: Arthrodesis, metacarpophalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
    • 26860: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation;
    • 26861: Arthrodesis, interphalangeal joint, with or without internal fixation; each additional interphalangeal joint (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Removal of Implant from Finger or Hand
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal
    • Hand Implant Explant
    • Finger Device Removal
    • Hardware Removal Hand

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
    • 26320: Removal of implant from finger or hand

    Also known as:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 26180: Excision of tendon, finger, flexor or extensor, each tendon
    • 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Open Repair of Distal Radius Fracture with Internal Fixation
    • Open Wrist Fracture Repair with Fixation
    • Wrist Fracture Surgery
    • Radial Bone Fracture Repair
    • Distal Radius Fixation
    • Distal Radius Fracture Surgery
    • Wrist Bone Fixation
    • Epiphyseal Separation Repair

    CPT Codes:

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

    Also known as:

    • Biceps or Triceps Tendon Repair
    • Finger Tendon Repair
    • Finger Flexor Tendon Repair (Zone 2)
    • Distal biceps tendon reinsertion
    • Triceps tendon repair surgery
    • Tendon graft for arm
    • Flexor Tendon Repair
    • Digital Tendon Surgery
    • Hand Tendon Repair
    • Complex Finger Tendon Surgery', 'Digital Flexor Tendon Repair', 'No Man's Land Tendon Repair
    • Finger Tendon Advancement

    CPT Codes:

    • 24342: Reinsertion of ruptured biceps or triceps tendon, distal, with or without tendon graft
    • 26356: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); primary, without free graft, each tendon
    • 26357: Repair or advancement, flexor tendon, in zone 2 digital flexor tendon sheath (eg, no man's land); secondary, without free graft, each tendon

    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:

    • 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:

    • Open Repair of Hand Bone Fracture (Metacarpal)
    • Finger or Hand Joint Fracture Repair
    • Metacarpal Fracture Surgery
    • Hand Fracture Fixation
    • Broken Hand Bone Surgery
    • Metacarpal Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF)
    • Articular Fracture Repair Hand
    • Metacarpophalangeal Joint Fracture Surgery
    • Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Repair
    • Internal Fixation for Hand Fracture

    CPT Codes:

    • 26615: Open treatment of metacarpal fracture, single, includes internal fixation, when performed, each bone
    • 26746: Open treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint, includes internal fixation, when performed, each

    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:

    • Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
    • Hand Soft Tissue Excision
    • Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
    • Intramuscular Tumor Excision
    • Hand Lump Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm

    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 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:

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

    CPT Codes:

    • 25390: Osteoplasty, radius OR ulna; shortening

    Also known as:

    • Total Wrist Replacement
    • Wrist arthroplasty
    • Distal radius and carpus replacement
    • Artificial wrist joint surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25446: Arthroplasty With Prosthetic Replacement; Distal Radius And Partial Or Entire Carpus (Total Wrist)

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Finger/Thumb Fracture
    • Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
    • Phalangeal Shaft Fracture Repair
    • Finger Bone Internal Fixation
    • Broken Finger Surgery
    • Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
    • Unstable finger fracture repair
    • Thumb bone fracture treatment

    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

    Also known as:

    • Hand Tendon Realignment
    • Hand Extensor Tendon Repair
    • Extensor tendon realignment
    • Finger tendon repair
    • Hand tendon repositioning
    • Extensor Tendon Surgery Hand
    • Finger Tendon Repair
    • Hand Tendon Reconstruction

    CPT Codes:

    • 26437: Realignment of extensor tendon, hand, each tendon
    • 26410: Repair, extensor tendon, hand, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Extensive Elbow Arthroscopy with Debridement
    • Elbow Ligament Repair
    • Endoscopy
    • Elbow Scope with Cleaning
    • Surgical Elbow Debridement
    • Arthroscopic Elbow Cleanup
    • Lateral collateral ligament repair
    • LCL elbow repair
    • Elbow stabilization surgery
    • Local tissue elbow repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 29838: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; debridement, extensive
    • 24343: Repair lateral collateral ligament, elbow, with local tissue

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Joint Replacement
    • Distal Radius Arthroplasty
    • Wrist Prosthetic Replacement
    • Artificial Wrist Joint Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25441: Arthroplasty with prosthetic replacement; distal radius

    Also known as:

    • Distal Ulna Joint Replacement
    • Lower Ulna Replacement
    • Wrist Joint Replacement (Ulna)
    • Prosthetic Ulna Arthroplasty
    • Ulna Head Replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 25442: Arthroplasty with prosthetic replacement; distal ulna

    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:

    • Tendon Lengthening in Upper Arm or Elbow
    • Arm Tendon Surgery
    • Elbow Tendon Release
    • Upper Arm Tendon Lengthening
    • Tendon Extension Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 24305: Tendon lengthening, upper arm or elbow, each tendon

    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:

    • Wrist Fusion with Bone Graft
    • Wrist Arthrodesis with Autograft
    • Iliac Bone Graft for Wrist
    • Wrist Joint Fusion Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25810: Arthrodesis, wrist; with iliac or other autograft (includes obtaining graft)

    Also known as:

    • Wrist Joint Surgery with Cartilage Repair
    • Distal Radioulnar Joint Arthrotomy
    • Triangular Cartilage Repair (Wrist)
    • DRUJ Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 25107: Arthrotomy, distal radioulnar joint including repair of triangular cartilage, complex

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Ulnar Fracture
    • Olecranon Fracture Repair
    • Coronoid Process Fracture Surgery
    • Ulnar Bone Fracture Fixation

    CPT Codes:

    • 24685: Open treatment of ulnar fracture, proximal end (eg, olecranon or coronoid process[es]), includes internal fixation, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Elbow Arthroscopy with Loose Body Removal
    • Endoscopy
    • Elbow Scope Surgery
    • Keyhole Elbow Surgery
    • Loose Body Removal Elbow
    • Elbow Foreign Body Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 29834: Arthroscopy, elbow, surgical; with removal of loose body or foreign body

    Also known as:

    • Open Surgery for Ulna Fracture
    • Ulna Shaft Fracture Repair
    • Open Reduction Internal Fixation (ORIF) Ulna
    • Broken Ulna Surgery
    • Fixing Ulna Fracture with Plates/Screws

    CPT Codes:

    • 25545: Open Treatment Of Ulnar Shaft Fracture, Includes Internal Fixation, When Performed

    Also known as:

    • Muscle or Tendon Foreign Body Removal
    • Tendon Sheath Foreign Body Extraction
    • Muscle Foreign Object Removal
    • Simple Foreign Body Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 20520: Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath; simple

    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:

    • Forearm or Wrist Extensor Tendon Sheath Repair with Graft
    • Wrist Tendon Graft Repair
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Reconstruction
    • Forearm Tendon Repair with Tissue Graft

    CPT Codes:

    • 25275: Repair, tendon sheath, extensor, forearm and/or wrist, with free graft (includes obtaining graft) (eg, for extensor carpi ulnaris subluxation)

    Also known as:

    • Tendon or Ligament Pain Injection
    • Tendon Injection
    • Ligament Injection
    • Soft Tissue Injection
    • Pain Relief Injection (Tendon/Ligament)

    CPT Codes:

    • 20551: Injection(s); single tendon origin/insertion

    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 Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning
    • Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
    • Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
    • Wrist ulnar nerve release

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
    • 64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist

    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:

    • 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:

    • Axillary Nerve Block Injection
    • Armpit nerve block
    • Axillary nerve pain injection
    • Shoulder nerve block
    • Guided nerve injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 64417: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; axillary nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Nerve Repair with Synthetic Tube or Vein Graft
    • Nerve tube repair
    • Vein graft nerve repair
    • Synthetic conduit nerve repair

    CPT Codes:

    • 64910: Nerve repair; with synthetic conduit or vein allograft (eg, nerve tube), each nerve

    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:

    • Arm Muscle Flap Surgery
    • Upper Extremity Flap Surgery
    • Myocutaneous Flap
    • Fasciocutaneous Flap

    CPT Codes:

    • 15736: Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap; upper extremity

    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:

    • 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

    Does Dr. Larsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Larsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (719) 623-1050 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Larsen accept in Colorado Springs, CO?

    Dr. Larsen in Colorado Springs, CO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Express Scripts

    • Humana

    • Kaiser Permanente

    • Medicare

    • State of Colorado

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Larsen's office located?

    Orthopedic Centers of Colorado

    Orthopedic Centers of Colorado

    2446 Research Pkwy, Ste 200

    Colorado Springs, CO 80920

    (719) 623-1050

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    Orthopedic Centers of Colorado

    1263 Lake Plaza Dr, Ste 210 A & B

    Colorado Springs, CO 80906

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

    Dr. Larsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1437131547.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Larsen?

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

    What is Dr. Karl Larsen's specialty?

    Dr. Larsen is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Colorado Springs, CO. 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. Larsen to book an appointment today.

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

    No, Larsen is not affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital, but is affiliated with the following hospitals: San Luis Valley Health - Regional Medical Center, Gunnison Valley Health - Hospital, Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center, Commonspirit - Penrose Hospital, Howard Young Medical Center, Commonspirit - St. Thomas More Hospital. Castle Connolly Top Hospitals 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Karl Larsen accepting new patients in Colorado Springs, CO?

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

    Does Dr. Karl Larsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Larsen's office at (719) 623-1050 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Karl Larsen?

    Please contact Dr. Larsen's office at (719) 623-1050 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Karl Larsen have?

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

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