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Who is Dr. Arntz, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Renton, WA?
Dr. Craig Arntz, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Renton, WA with 1 additional practice location. He is board certified. Dr. Arntz graduated from University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his residency at Univ Wa Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Wa Med Ctr, General Surgery. Dr. Arntz is fluent in English and Spanish, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Arntz’s practice accepts Kaiser Permanente, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Arntz’s office.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Arntz?
Dr. Craig Arntz, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Orthopedic Hand Surgeon 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. Arntz empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery, Rotator Cuff Surgery, Shoulder Replacement, Shoulder Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Renton/WA community, Dr. Arntz is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Arntz go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Univ Wa Med Ctr, Orthopedic Surgery; Univ Wa Med Ctr, General Surgery | University Of Washington | University of Washington Program
Medical School: University of Wa Sch of Med, Seattle Wa | University of Washington School of Medicine
Is Dr. Arntz board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Craig Arntz, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Arntz speak?
Dr. Arntz and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
Spanish
What conditions does Dr. Arntz treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Arntz 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. Arntz. 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:
- Complete Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Strain
- Right Partial Rotator Cuff Tear
- Rotator Cuff Injuries
- Sprains and Strains
- Full Rotator Cuff Tear
- Complete Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Severed Shoulder Tendon
- Torn Shoulder Tendon
- Shoulder Tendon Rupture
- Rotator Cuff Rupture
- Pulled Rotator Cuff Muscle
- Shoulder Tendon Strain
- Rotator Cuff Sprain
- Strained Shoulder Tendon
- Right incomplete rotator cuff rupture
- Right partial shoulder tendon tear
- Right rotator cuff strain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M75121: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- M75122: Complete rotator cuff tear or rupture of left shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- S46011A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of right shoulder, initial encounter
- M75111: Incomplete rotator cuff tear or rupture of right shoulder, not specified as traumatic
- S46012A: Strain of muscle(s) and tendon(s) of the rotator cuff of left shoulder, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Shoulder Bursitis
- Bursitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Inflamed Shoulder Bursa
- Shoulder Joint Inflammation
- Shoulder Bursa Inflammation
- Subacromial Bursitis
- Shoulder Pain
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7551: Bursitis of right shoulder
- M7552: Bursitis of left shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Shoulder Pain
- Left Shoulder Pain
- Pain
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sore Right Shoulder
- Right Shoulder Ache
- Right Shoulder Discomfort
- Sore Left Shoulder
- Left Shoulder Ache
- Left Shoulder Discomfort
ICD-10 Codes:
- M25511: Pain in right shoulder
- M25512: Pain in left shoulder
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left shoulder
- Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19011: Primary osteoarthritis, right shoulder
- M19012: Primary osteoarthritis, left shoulder
- M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
Also known as:
- Right Bicep Tendinitis
- Bicep Tendinitis
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Right biceps tendon inflammation
- Right shoulder tendinitis
- Right bicipital tendinopathy
- Biceps Tendonitis
- Shoulder Tendinitis
- Bicipital Tendinopathy
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7521: Bicipital tendinitis, right shoulder
- M7522: Bicipital tendinitis, left shoulder
Also known as:
- Shoulder Labrum Tear
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Sprains and Strains
- Labral Tear
- SLAP Lesion
- Torn Shoulder Labrum
- Glenoid labrum tear
- SLAP tear
- Shoulder cartilage tear
ICD-10 Codes:
- S43431A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of right shoulder, initial encounter
- S43432A: Superior glenoid labrum lesion of left shoulder, initial encounter
Also known as:
- Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Adhesive Capsulitis
- Shoulder Stiffness
- Stiff Shoulder Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7501: Adhesive capsulitis of right shoulder
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
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
- G5602: Carpal tunnel syndrome, left upper limb
Also known as:
- Left Frozen Shoulder
- Shoulder Injuries and Disorder
- Left adhesive capsulitis
- Left shoulder stiffness
- Left shoulder periarthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M7502: Adhesive capsulitis of left shoulder
What procedures does Dr. Arntz perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Arntz 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. Arntz. 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:
- Biceps Tendon Repair (Tenodesis)
- Open Rotator Cuff Repair (Chronic Tear)
- Shoulder Bone Shaving (Acromioplasty)
- Shoulder Arthroscopy for Decompression
- Shoulder Stabilization Surgery
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Tear Repair
- Endoscopy
- Long Head Biceps Tenodesis
- Shoulder Biceps Tendon Surgery
- Biceps Tendon Reattachment
- Shoulder Tendon Repair
- Chronic Rotator Cuff Surgery
- Open Musculotendinous Cuff Repair
- Partial Acromion Removal
- Acromionectomy
- Shoulder Impingement Surgery
- Subacromial Decompression
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Decompression
- Acromioplasty
- Bankart Repair
- Labral Repair
- Shoulder Capsule Repair
- Shoulder Cuff Avulsion Reconstruction
- Rotator Cuff Repair with Acromioplasty
- Chronic Shoulder Tear Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23430: Tenodesis of long tendon of biceps
- 23412: Repair of ruptured musculotendinous cuff (eg, rotator cuff) open; chronic
- 23130: Acromioplasty Or Acromionectomy, Partial, With Or Without Coracoacromial Ligament Release
- 29826: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; decompression of subacromial space with partial acromioplasty, with coracoacromial ligament (ie, arch) release, when performed (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 23455: Capsulorrhaphy, anterior; with labral repair (eg, Bankart procedure)
- 23420: Reconstruction of complete shoulder (rotator) cuff avulsion, chronic (includes acromioplasty)
Also known as:
- Total Shoulder Replacement
- Partial Shoulder Replacement
- Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
- Shoulder Joint Replacement
- Proximal Humeral Replacement
- Artificial Shoulder Surgery
- Shoulder Hemiarthroplasty
- Glenohumeral Joint Replacement
- Shoulder Joint Resurfacing
CPT Codes:
- 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))
- 23470: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; hemiarthroplasty
Also known as:
- Limited Shoulder Debridement (Arthroscopic)
- Extensive Shoulder Arthroscopy Debridement
- Endoscopy
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Clean-up
- Shoulder Joint Debridement
- Keyhole Shoulder Repair
- Rotator Cuff Debridement
- Shoulder Scope Cleaning
- Arthroscopic Shoulder Debridement
- Shoulder Joint Cleanup Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 29822: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, limited, 1 or 2 discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
- 29823: Arthroscopy, shoulder, surgical; debridement, extensive, 3 or more discrete structures (eg, humeral bone, humeral articular cartilage, glenoid bone, glenoid articular cartilage, biceps tendon, biceps anchor complex, labrum, articular capsule, articular side of the rotator cuff, bursal side of the rotator cuff, subacromial bursa, foreign body[ies])
Also known as:
- Partial Collarbone Removal
- Partial Claviculectomy
- Collarbone Resection
- Shoulder Bone Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 23120: Claviculectomy; partial
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:
- 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:
- 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:
- Removal of Superficial Implant (Wire, Pin, or Rod)
- Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
- Buried wire removal
- Pin removal surgery
- Rod removal (superficial)
- Hardware Removal Surgery
- Buried Implant Extraction
- Orthopedic Implant Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20670: Removal of implant; superficial (eg, buried wire, pin or rod) (separate procedure)
- 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)
Also known as:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
Also known as:
- Short Arm Splint Application
- Forearm to hand splint
- Static arm splint
- Wrist and forearm splint
- Arm immobilization splint
CPT Codes:
- 29125: Application of short arm splint (forearm to hand); static
Also known as:
- Shoulder Arthrography Injection
- Diagnostic Imaging
- Shoulder MRI Injection
- Shoulder CT Injection
- Joint Injection for Imaging
- Contrast Injection for Shoulder Scan
CPT Codes:
- 23350: Injection procedure for shoulder arthrography or enhanced CT/MRI shoulder arthrography
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:
- 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:
- Revision Total Shoulder Replacement
- Shoulder Arthroplasty Revision
- Failed Shoulder Replacement Surgery
- Shoulder Implant Exchange
CPT Codes:
- 23474: Revision of total shoulder arthroplasty, including allograft when performed; humeral and glenoid component
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:
- 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:
- Brachial Plexus Nerve Block
- Shoulder Nerve Injection
- Arm Pain Injection
- Imaging-Guided Nerve Block
CPT Codes:
- 64415: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; brachial plexus, including imaging guidance, when performed
Also known as:
- Carpal Tunnel Release Surgery
- Median Nerve Neuroplasty
- Carpal Tunnel Decompression
- Median Nerve Transposition
CPT Codes:
- 64721: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; median nerve at carpal tunnel
Also known as:
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
Does Dr. Arntz accept my insurance?
Dr. Arntz accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Arntz accept in Renton, WA?
Dr. Arntz in Renton, WA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
Cambia (Regence)
Crown Cork and Seal Company
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
EDS
Humana
Medicare
Premera Blue Cross
State of Washington
UnitedHealthcare
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Where is Dr. Arntz's office located?
What is Dr. Arntz's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Arntz's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1942271994.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Arntz?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Arntz
What is Dr. Craig Arntz's specialty?
Dr. Arntz is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Renton, WA. 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. Arntz to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Craig Arntz affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Arntz is affiliated with Valley Medical Center which is a Castle Connolly Top Hospital. 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 Craig Arntz accepting new patients in Renton, WA?
Yes, Dr. Craig Arntz is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Craig Arntz offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Arntz's office for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Craig Arntz?
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Which board certifications does Dr. Craig Arntz have?
Dr. Craig Arntz is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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