Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Au, Plastic Hand Surgeon in Pasadena, CA?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Au?
Dr. Katherine Au, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Plastic Hand Surgeon known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Au empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Burns-Reconstructive Plastic Surgery, Congenital Pediatric Hand Reconstruction, Hand & Microvascular Surgery, Hand Reconstruction, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Pasadena, CA community, Dr. Au is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Is Dr. Au board certified as a Plastic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Katherine Au, MD is board certified by the American Board of Plastic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Au speak?
Dr. Au and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- Spanish
What conditions does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Au typically treat?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Au 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. Au. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Little Finger Fracture
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Fractures
- Broken little finger
- Pinky finger fracture
- Little finger bone break
- Finger bone injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S62617D: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62616D: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of right little finger, subsequent encounter for fracture with routine healing
- S62617A: Displaced fracture of proximal phalanx of left little finger, initial encounter for closed fracture
Also known as:
- Hand and Wrist Injury
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- Finger Injury
- Wrist Sprain
- Hand Trauma
- Upper Extremity Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6991XD: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), subsequent encounter
- S6981XD: Other specified injuries of right wrist, hand and finger(s), subsequent encounter
Also known as:
- Skin Scarring and Fibrosis
- Skin Condition
- Scar Tissue
- Fibrotic Skin
- Excessive Scarring
ICD-10 Codes:
- L905: Scar conditions and fibrosis of skin
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:
- Unspecified Injury of Wrist, Hand, or Finger
- Finger Injuries and Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Wrist Injuries and Disorder
- General Hand Injury
- Wrist Trauma
- Finger Damage
ICD-10 Codes:
- S6991XA: Unspecified injury of right wrist, hand and finger(s), initial encounter
What procedures does a Plastic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Au typically perform?
As a Plastic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Au 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. Au. 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. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Finger or Thumb Fracture Fixation
- Percutaneous phalangeal fixation
- Unstable finger fracture repair
- Thumb bone fracture treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26727: Percutaneous skeletal fixation of unstable phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb, with manipulation, each
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:
- Closed Treatment of Finger or Thumb Fracture
- Phalangeal fracture treatment
- Broken finger treatment
- Thumb fracture care
CPT Codes:
- 26720: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
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:
- Extra Finger or Toe Reconstruction
- Polydactyly Repair
- Digit Reconstruction Surgery
- Extra Digit Removal and Reshaping
- Congenital Hand/Foot Anomaly Repair
CPT Codes:
- 26587: Reconstruction of polydactylous digit, soft tissue and bone
Also known as:
- Short Arm Cast Application
- Elbow to Finger Cast
- Forearm Cast
- Arm Immobilization Cast
CPT Codes:
- 29075: Application, cast; elbow to finger (short arm)
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. Au accept my insurance?
Dr. Au accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (626) 389-9300 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Au accept in Pasadena, CA?
Dr. Au in Pasadena, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Commercial
Blue Shield of California
Centene Corporation
City of Los Angeles
CVS Health (formerly Aetna)
Network Medical Management
OptumRx Administered Payer
Other Health Care Provider
Preferred IPA
UnitedHealth Group
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Where is Dr. Au's office located?
Dr. Katherine Au's Primary Practice
909 S Fair Oaks Ave
Pasadena, CA 91105
(626) 389-9300
What hospitals are Dr. Au affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Au has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Au's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Au's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1689888042.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Au?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Au