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Dr. Amy Thorsen, MD

Dr. Amy Thorsen, MD

Minneapolis, MN

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Thorsen, Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Amy Thorsen, MD is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), who primarily practices in Minneapolis, MN with 2 additional practice locations. She is board certified. Dr. Thorsen graduated from New York University School of Medicine and completed her residency at Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Thorsen is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Thorsen’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Thorsen’s office at (651) 225-7855.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Thorsen?

    Dr. Amy Thorsen, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions or procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Thorsen empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Minimally Invasive Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Minneapolis/MN community, Dr. Thorsen is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Univ Of Mn Med Sch, Colon And Rectal Surgery; Beth Israel Deaconess Med Ctr, General Surgery

    • Medical School: New York Univ Sch of Med, New York Ny | New York University School of Medicine

    Is Dr. Thorsen board certified as a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

    Yes, Dr. Amy Thorsen, MD is board certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery , American Board of Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Thorsen speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Thorsen treat?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Thorsen 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. Thorsen. 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:

    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Health Screening
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening (PDQ®)
    • Screening Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Tests to Detect Colorectal Cancer and Polyps
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Colonoscopy Screening
    • Bowel Cancer Screening

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z1211: Encounter for screening for malignant neoplasm of colon

    Also known as:

    • Outlet Dysfunction Constipation
    • Constipation
    • Pelvic Floor Dysfunction Constipation
    • Dyssynergic Defecation
    • Obstructed Defecation
    • Difficulty Passing Stool
    • Infrequent Bowel Movements
    • Hard Stools

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5902: Outlet dysfunction constipation
    • K5900: Constipation, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Colorectal Cancer
    • Rectal cancer
    • Colon cancer
    • Bowel cancer
    • Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • Colon Cancer
    • Ascending Colon Cancer
    • Bowel Cancer
    • Colorectal Carcinoma

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • C20: Malignant neoplasm of rectum
    • C187: Malignant neoplasm of sigmoid colon
    • C182: Malignant neoplasm of ascending colon

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Protruding Rectum
    • Bowel Prolapse
    • Rectal Eversion

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K623: Rectal prolapse

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidal Skin Tags
    • Piles
    • Anal veins
    • Swollen rectal veins
    • Anal skin tags
    • Perianal skin tags
    • Leftover hemorrhoid skin

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K648: Other hemorrhoids
    • K644: Residual hemorrhoidal skin tags

    Also known as:

    • Complete Bowel Incontinence
    • Bowel Incontinence
    • Full fecal incontinence
    • Total loss of bowel control
    • Severe accidental bowel leakage

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R159: Full incontinence of feces

    Also known as:

    • Other Anal and Rectal Condition
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Disorder
    • Proctitis
    • Anal Disorders
    • Rectal Disorders

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K6289: Other specified diseases of anus and rectum

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Bleeding
    • Dark, Tarry Stools (Melena)
    • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
    • Gastrointestinal (GI) Bleeding
    • Anal Bleeding
    • Blood in Stool
    • Lower GI Bleed
    • Melena
    • Black Stools
    • Upper GI Bleed Signs

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K625: Hemorrhage of anus and rectum
    • K921: Melena

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula
    • Anal Disorder
    • Fistulas
    • Perianal Fistula
    • Fistula-in-Ano
    • Abnormal Anal Tract

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K603: Anal fistula

    Also known as:

    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis
    • Large Intestine Diverticulitis with Perforation and Abscess
    • Diverticulosis and Diverticulitis
    • Abscess
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula
    • Colon Diverticular Inflammation
    • Inflamed Colon Diverticula with Abscess
    • Perforated Large Bowel Diverticulitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K5732: Diverticulitis of large intestine without perforation or abscess without bleeding
    • K5720: Diverticulitis of large intestine with perforation and abscess without bleeding

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse into Vagina
    • Pelvic Floor Disorder
    • Fallen rectum
    • Posterior vaginal wall prolapse
    • Rectocele

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N816: Rectocele

    Also known as:

    • Telescoping Intestine
    • Intestinal Obstruction
    • Bowel Telescoping
    • Intestinal Invagination

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K561: Intussusception

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fissure
    • Anal Disorder
    • Rectal Tear
    • Fissure in Anus
    • Perianal Fissure

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • K602: Anal fissure, unspecified

    Also known as:

    • Vaginal-Intestinal Fistula
    • Colonic Disease
    • Fistulas
    • Vaginal Disease
    • Rectovaginal Fistula
    • Colovaginal Fistula
    • Vaginal Bowel Fistula

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • N823: Fistula of vagina to large intestine

    What procedures does Dr. Thorsen perform?

    As a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist), Dr. Thorsen 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. Thorsen. 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:

    • Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy with Polyp Removal
    • Diagnostic Colonoscopy with Biopsy
    • Colonoscopy Through Stoma
    • Colonoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Flexible Colonoscopy
    • Colon Biopsy
    • Large Intestine Scope
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Polypectomy
    • Colon Polyp Removal
    • Colorectal Lesion Excision
    • Colon Exam with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy
    • Colon Cancer Screening
    • Stoma Colonoscopy
    • Diagnostic Stoma Scope
    • Colostomy Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45380: Colonoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 45385: Colonoscopy, flexible; with removal of tumor(s), polyp(s), or other lesion(s) by snare technique
    • 45378: Colonoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 44388: Colonoscopy through stoma; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Anal Fistula Surgery
    • Anal Skin Tag Removal
    • Fistulectomy
    • Fistulotomy
    • Intersphincteric Fistula Repair
    • Perianal Fistula Surgery
    • Perianal Fistula Repair
    • Anal Fistula Repair
    • Anal Papilla Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anal Lesion Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46275: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); intersphincteric
    • 46270: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); subcutaneous
    • 46280: Surgical treatment of anal fistula (fistulectomy/fistulotomy); transsphincteric, suprasphincteric, extrasphincteric or multiple, including placement of seton, when performed
    • 46220: Excision of single external papilla or tag, anus

    Also known as:

    • Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Biopsy
    • Endoscopy of Small Intestinal Pouch
    • Colonoscopy with Injections
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Colonoscopy
    • Diagnostic Proctosigmoidoscopy
    • Rectal and Lower Colon Scope
    • Rigid Sigmoidoscopy
    • Sigmoid Colon Scope with Biopsy
    • Lower Endoscopy with Tissue Sample
    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy and Biopsy
    • Rectum and Lower Colon Exam
    • Small Bowel Pouch Endoscopy
    • Kock Pouch Evaluation
    • Ileal Reservoir Endoscopy
    • Pouchoscopy
    • Flexible Colonoscopy with Injection
    • Colon Scope with Medication
    • Therapeutic Colonoscopy

    CPT Codes:

    • 45300: Proctosigmoidoscopy, rigid; diagnostic, with or without collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing (separate procedure)
    • 45331: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; with biopsy, single or multiple
    • 44385: Endoscopic evaluation of small intestinal pouch (eg, Kock pouch, ileal reservoir [S or J]); diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)
    • 45381: Colonoscopy, flexible; with directed submucosal injection(s), any substance

    Also known as:

    • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
    • Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
    • Sigmoidoscopy
    • Lower colon exam
    • Flexible colon scope
    • Rectum and lower colon check

    CPT Codes:

    • 45330: Sigmoidoscopy, flexible; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal with Rubber Band Ligation
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Removal (THD)
    • Rubber Band Ligation for Hemorrhoids
    • Internal Hemorrhoid Ligation
    • Banding of Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoid Banding
    • Transanal Hemorrhoidal Dearterialization
    • THD Procedure
    • Hemorrhoid Ligation with Mucopexy

    CPT Codes:

    • 46221: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by rubber band ligation(s)
    • 46948: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal, by transanal hemorrhoidal dearterialization, 2 or more hemorrhoid columns/groups, including ultrasound guidance, with mucopexy, when performed

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Multiple Hemorrhoids
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Surgery
    • Piles Removal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 46260: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, 2 or more columns/groups;

    Also known as:

    • Anal Sphincter Nerve Block
    • Internal Anal Sphincter Chemodenervation
    • Anal Sphincter Injection
    • Botox for Anal Fissure
    • Chemical Denervation of Anal Muscle

    CPT Codes:

    • 46505: Chemodenervation of internal anal sphincter

    Also known as:

    • Surgical Anorectal Exam with Anesthesia
    • Anesthesia
    • Diagnostic anorectal exam under anesthesia
    • Rectal exam with general anesthesia
    • Anorectal surgery for diagnosis

    CPT Codes:

    • 45990: Anorectal exam, surgical, requiring anesthesia (general, spinal, or epidural), diagnostic

    Also known as:

    • Anal Lesion Excision
    • Removal of Anal Warts
    • Surgical Excision of Anal Lesions
    • Anus Lesion Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 46922: Destruction of lesion(s), anus (eg, condyloma, papilloma, molluscum contagiosum, herpetic vesicle), simple; surgical excision

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Anal Skin Tags
    • Anal Papillae Excision
    • Perianal Skin Tag Removal
    • Anorectal Tag Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46230: Excision of multiple external papillae or tags, anus

    Also known as:

    • Hemorrhoid Removal Surgery
    • Hemorrhoidectomy
    • Piles Surgery
    • Internal and External Hemorrhoid Excision

    CPT Codes:

    • 46255: Hemorrhoidectomy, internal and external, single column/group;

    Also known as:

    • Seton Placement
    • Fistula Seton Insertion
    • Drainage Seton Placement
    • Anal Fistula Treatment

    CPT Codes:

    • 46020: Placement of seton

    Also known as:

    • Anoscopy (Diagnostic)
    • Anoscopy
    • Anal Canal Exam
    • Rectal Scope Exam
    • Anus Diagnostic Procedure

    CPT Codes:

    • 46600: Anoscopy; diagnostic, including collection of specimen(s) by brushing or washing, when performed (separate procedure)

    Also known as:

    • Rectal Prolapse Repair
    • Laparoscopic Proctopexy
    • Rectopexy
    • Minimally Invasive Rectal Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 45400: Laparoscopy, surgical; proctopexy (for prolapse)

    Also known as:

    • Sacral Nerve Stimulator Implantation
    • Sacral Neuromodulation
    • Bladder Stimulator Implant
    • Nerve Stimulator for Pelvic Pain

    CPT Codes:

    • 64561: Percutaneous implantation of neurostimulator electrode array; sacral nerve (transforaminal placement) including image guidance, if performed

    Also known as:

    • Neurostimulator Device Implantation (Peripheral, Sacral, or Gastric)
    • Nerve Stimulator Implant
    • Sacral Neuromodulation Device
    • Gastric Stimulator Placement
    • Peripheral Nerve Stimulator

    CPT Codes:

    • 64590: Insertion or replacement of peripheral, sacral, or gastric neurostimulator pulse generator or receiver, requiring pocket creation and connection between electrode array and pulse generator or receiver

    Also known as:

    • Pelvic Floor Biofeedback
    • Pelvic Floor Biofeedback Training (Additional Time)
    • Perineal muscle training
    • Anorectal biofeedback
    • Urethral sphincter training
    • EMG biofeedback
    • Perineal Muscle Biofeedback
    • Anorectal Biofeedback
    • Urethral Sphincter Biofeedback

    CPT Codes:

    • 90912: Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; initial 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient
    • 90913: Biofeedback training, perineal muscles, anorectal or urethral sphincter, including EMG and/or manometry, when performed; each additional 15 minutes of one-on-one physician or other qualified health care professional contact with the patient (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)

    Does Dr. Thorsen accept my insurance?

    Dr. Thorsen accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (651) 225-7855 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Thorsen accept in Minneapolis, MN?

    Dr. Thorsen in Minneapolis, MN accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Genesis Health System

    • HealthPartners

    • Medica

    • Medicare

    • MedStar Health

    • State of Minnesota

    • State of Tennessee

    • Ucare

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Thorsen's office located?

    Dr. Amy Thorsen's Primary Practice

    2800 Chicago Ave Ste 300

    Minneapolis, MN 55407

    (651) 225-7855

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    Dr. Amy Thorsen's Practice 2

    1107 Hart Blvd Ste 10

    Monticello, MN 55362

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    Dr. Amy Thorsen's Practice 3

    909 Fulton St SE

    Minneapolis, MN 55455

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

    Dr. Thorsen's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1215945944.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Thorsen?

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

    What is Dr. Amy Thorsen's specialty?

    Dr. Thorsen is a Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist) near Minneapolis, MN. A colon and rectal surgeon possesses the expertise to diagnose and treat a variety of ailments affecting the intestinal tract, including the colon, rectum, anal canal, and perianal area, through both medical and surgical interventions. Furthermore, this professional also engages with other organs and tissues, including the liver, urinary system, and female reproductive system, that are relevant to primary intestinal disorders. Contact Dr. Thorsen to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Amy Thorsen affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Thorsen is affiliated with M Health Fairview Southdale Hospital, M Health Fairview St. John's Hospital, Fairview Ridges Hospital, Aspirus Wausau 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

    Where can I learn more about Colon & Rectal Surgeon (Proctologist)?

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    Is Amy Thorsen accepting new patients in Minneapolis, MN?

    Yes, Dr. Amy Thorsen is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Amy Thorsen offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Thorsen's office at (651) 225-7855 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Amy Thorsen?

    Please contact Dr. Thorsen's office at (651) 225-7855 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Amy Thorsen have?

    Dr. Amy Thorsen is certified by the American Board of Colon & Rectal Surgery and American Board of Surgery.

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