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Who is Dr. Chi, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Ying Chi, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Fountain Valley, CA. She is board certified. Dr. Chi completed her residency at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Chi is fluent in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Chi’s practice accepts Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Chi’s office at (714) 434-3518.
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Chi?
Dr. Ying Chi, 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. Chi empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Dupuytren's Contracture, Fractures, Hand & Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Fountain Valley/CA community, Dr. Chi is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Chi go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: Henry Ford Hospital
Is Dr. Chi board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?
Yes, Dr. Ying Chi, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
What languages does Dr. Chi speak?
Dr. Chi and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
Chinese
English
Spanish
Vietnamese
What conditions does Dr. Chi treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Chi 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. Chi. 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:
- Right Hand Pain
- Left Hand Pain
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Pain
- Pain in right palm
- Right wrist and hand pain
- Right hand discomfort
- Ache in left hand
- Left hand discomfort
- Sore left hand
ICD-10 Codes:
- M79641: Pain in right hand
- M79642: Pain in left hand
Also known as:
- Right Hand Contracture
- Left Hand Contracture
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Joint Disorder
- Stiff Right Hand
- Right Hand Joint Stiffness
- Limited Right Hand Movement
- Stiff Left Hand
- Left Hand Joint Stiffness
- Limited Left Hand Movement
ICD-10 Codes:
- M24541: Contracture, right hand
- M24542: Contracture, left hand
Also known as:
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor of the Right Arm and Shoulder
- Benign Soft Tissue Tumor of the Left Arm and Shoulder
- Benign Tumor
- Non-cancerous right arm growth
- Benign right shoulder mass
- Non-malignant right upper limb tumor
- Benign growth in right arm
- Non-cancerous left arm growth
- Benign left shoulder mass
- Non-malignant left upper limb tumor
- Benign growth in left arm
ICD-10 Codes:
- D2111: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of right upper limb, including shoulder
- D2112: Benign neoplasm of connective and other soft tissue of left upper limb, including shoulder
Also known as:
- Right Arm Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Causalgia
- Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
- Right Arm CRPS
- Right Arm Nerve Pain Syndrome
- Right Arm Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy
- CRPS Type II
- Reflex Sympathetic Dystrophy (RSD)
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5641: Causalgia of right upper limb
- G5642: Causalgia of left upper limb
Also known as:
- Osteoarthritis of the right hand
- Osteoarthritis
- Degenerative joint disease
- Wear-and-tear arthritis
- Arthrosis
- Joint degeneration
- Degenerative Joint Disease
- Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
- Hand Arthritis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
- M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
Also known as:
- Hand Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Forearm Tendon and Joint Lining Inflammation
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Hand Tendinitis
- Hand Tenosynovitis
- Hand Synovitis
- Forearm Tendinitis
- Forearm Tenosynovitis
- Forearm Synovitis
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65841: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right hand
- M65831: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, right forearm
Also known as:
- Tendonitis in the Left Hand
- Tendonitis in the Left Forearm
- Joint Disorder
- Tendinitis
- Tendon inflammation
- Synovitis
- Tenosynovitis
- Inflamed tendon sheath
ICD-10 Codes:
- M65842: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left hand
- M65832: Other synovitis and tenosynovitis, left forearm
Also known as:
- Right Hand Tendon Disorder
- Left Hand Tendon Disorder
- Hand Injuries and Disorder
- Right Hand Tendonitis
- Right Hand Tendinopathy
- Right Hand Tendon Injury
- Left Hand Tendonitis
- Left Hand Tendinopathy
- Left Hand Tendon Injury
ICD-10 Codes:
- M67843: Other specified disorders of tendon, right hand
- M67844: Other specified disorders of tendon, left hand
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:
- 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
Also known as:
- Right Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
- Right Wrist Nerve Compression
- Right Hand Numbness
- Right CTS
ICD-10 Codes:
- G5601: Carpal tunnel syndrome, right upper limb
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]
What procedures does Dr. Chi perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Chi 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. Chi. 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
- Release of Finger or Palm Tendon
- Hand/Finger Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Hand Muscle Release Surgery
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
- Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Additional Finger)
- Finger Extensor Tendon Repair
- Thenar Muscle Release (Thumb Contracture)
- Wrist Bone Removal
- Small Hand/Finger Tumor Removal
- Wrist Ganglion Cyst Removal
- Finger Joint Lining Removal (Synovectomy)
- Palm Tissue Removal (Fasciectomy)
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Tenolysis
- Tendon Release Surgery (Hand)
- Finger Tendon Adhesion Removal
- Hand Tumor Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Hand Tumor Surgery
- Intrinsic Muscle Release
- Hand Tendon Release
- Muscle Lengthening Hand
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
- Partial Palmar Fasciectomy
- Finger Contracture Release
- Z-plasty Finger
- Tendon Repair (Finger)
- Finger Tendon Surgery
- Extensor Tendon Reconstruction (Finger)
- Thumb Contracture Release
- Thenar Eminence Release
- Partial Carpectomy
- Wrist Bone Excision
- Carpal Bone Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Tumor Removal
- Vascular Malformation Excision Hand
- Subcutaneous Hand Lesion Removal
- Ganglion Excision
- Wrist Cyst Surgery
- Dorsal/Volar Ganglion Removal
- MCP Joint Synovectomy
- Finger Joint Synovium Removal
- Hand Joint Lining Surgery
- Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery
- Hand Fascia Removal
- Palm Tissue Release
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26440: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm OR finger, each tendon
- 26113: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 1.5 cm or greater
- 26593: Release, intrinsic muscles of hand, each muscle
- 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);
- 26125: 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); each additional digit (List separately in addition to code for primary procedure)
- 26418: Repair, extensor tendon, finger, primary or secondary; without free graft, each tendon
- 26508: Release of thenar muscle(s) (eg, thumb contracture)
- 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone
- 26115: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; less than 1.5 cm
- 25111: Excision of ganglion, wrist (dorsal or volar); primary
- 26135: Synovectomy, metacarpophalangeal joint including intrinsic release and extensor hood reconstruction, each digit
- 26121: Fasciectomy, palm only, with or without Z-plasty, other local tissue rearrangement, or skin grafting (includes obtaining graft)
Also known as:
- Finger Tendon Removal
- Tendon Release in Forearm or Wrist
- Tendon Release Surgery for Hand or Finger
- Drainage of Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath
- Forearm or Wrist Tendon Removal
- Hand or Finger Tendon Release
- Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
- Flexor Tendon Excision (Finger)
- Extensor Tendon Excision (Finger)
- Finger Tendon Surgery
- Forearm Tendon Tenolysis
- Wrist Tendon Release
- Adhesion Removal from Tendon
- Extensor tenolysis
- Tendon freeing surgery
- Hand tendon surgery
- Tendon Sheath Incision and Drainage
- Trigger Finger Release (Drainage)
- Palm Tendon Drainage
- Wrist Tendon Excision
- Forearm Tendon Surgery
- Flexor Tendon Removal
- Extensor Tendon Removal
- Extensor Tendon Tenotomy
- Hand Tendon Lengthening
- Open Tendon Release
- Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
- Tendon Graft (Forearm)
- Flexor Tendon Transfer
- Extensor Tendon Transfer
CPT Codes:
- 26180: Excision of tendon, finger, flexor or extensor, each tendon
- 25295: Tenolysis, flexor or extensor tendon, forearm and/or wrist, single, each tendon
- 26445: Tenolysis, extensor tendon, hand OR finger, each tendon
- 26020: Drainage of tendon sheath, digit and/or palm, each
- 25109: Excision of tendon, forearm and/or wrist, flexor or extensor, each
- 26460: Tenotomy, extensor, hand or finger, open, each tendon
- 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
Also known as:
- Small Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Forearm/Wrist)
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Forearm/Wrist)
- Hand Soft Tissue Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Intramuscular Tumor Excision
- Hand Lump Removal
- Forearm Tumor Excision
- Wrist Soft Tissue Tumor Surgery
- Intramuscular Tumor Removal
- Subfascial Tumor Excision
- Intramuscular Tumor Removal (Arm)
CPT Codes:
- 26116: Excision, tumor, soft tissue, or vascular malformation, of hand or finger, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 1.5 cm
- 25076: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); less than 3 cm
- 25073: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subfascial (eg, intramuscular); 3 cm or greater
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:
- Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
- Tendon Excision in Palm
- Hand Tendon Transfer
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
- Radical Synovectomy of Tendon
- Palm Tendon Removal
- Flexor Tendon Excision Hand
- Extensor Tendon Excision Hand
- Carpometacarpal Tendon Transplant
- Dorsum of Hand Tendon Surgery
- Tendon Relocation in Hand
CPT Codes:
- 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon
- 26170: Excision of tendon, palm, flexor or extensor, single, each tendon
- 26480: Transfer or transplant of tendon, carpometacarpal area or dorsum of hand; without free graft, each tendon
Also known as:
- Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Flexor Side)
- Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Extensor Side)
- Removal of Tendon Sheath Lesion (Forearm/Wrist)
- Flexor Tenosynovectomy
- Wrist Synovial Excision
- Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision
- Extensor Tenosynovectomy
- Wrist Synovial Excision (Extensor)
- Forearm Tendon Sheath Excision (Extensor)
- 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
- 25116: Radical excision of bursa, synovia of wrist, or forearm tendon sheaths (eg, tenosynovitis, fungus, Tbc, or other granulomas, rheumatoid arthritis); extensors, with or without transposition of dorsal retinaculum
- 25110: Excision, lesion of tendon sheath, forearm and/or wrist
Also known as:
- Finger Joint Manipulation Under Anesthesia
- Anesthesia
- Finger Joint Adjustment
- Finger Joint Reduction
- Finger Joint Mobilization
- Anesthetized Finger Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26340: Manipulation, finger joint, under anesthesia, each joint
Also known as:
- Finger Joint Biopsy
- Metacarpophalangeal Joint Biopsy
- Hand Joint Biopsy
- Finger Joint Exploration with Biopsy
CPT Codes:
- 26105: Arthrotomy with biopsy; metacarpophalangeal joint, each
Also known as:
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
- Wrist Joint Surgery with Synovectomy
- Wrist Tendon Sheath Removal (Synovectomy)
- Wrist Joint Release Surgery
- De Quervain's Release
- Wrist Tendon Decompression
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision
- Open Wrist Surgery
- Wrist Synovectomy
- Arthrotomy of Wrist
- Extensor Tendon Sheath Synovectomy
- Wrist Tendon Lining Removal
- Tenosynovitis Surgery Wrist
- Inflamed Tendon Sheath Excision
- Wrist Capsulotomy
- Wrist Contracture Release
- Stiff Wrist Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)
- 25105: Arthrotomy, wrist joint; with synovectomy
- 25118: Synovectomy, extensor tendon sheath, wrist, single compartment;
- 25085: Capsulotomy, wrist (eg, contracture)
Also known as:
- Finger Joint Surgery
- Forearm Tendon Repair
- Capsulectomy Finger
- Capsulotomy Finger Joint
- MCP Joint Surgery
- Finger Joint Release
- Flexor Tendon Repair Forearm
- Wrist Tendon Surgery
- Forearm Muscle Repair
- Secondary Tendon Repair Arm
CPT Codes:
- 26520: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; metacarpophalangeal joint, each joint
- 25263: Repair, tendon or muscle, flexor, forearm and/or wrist; secondary, single, each tendon or muscle
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:
- 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 Bone Cyst or Tumor Removal
- Partial Finger Bone Removal
- Finger Bone Infection Removal
- Finger Bone Tumor Excision
- Finger Bone Cyst Curettage
- Remove Finger Bone Growth
- Distal Phalanx Excision
- Finger Bone Debridement
- Osteomyelitis Finger Surgery
- Finger Tip Bone Removal
- Finger Phalanx Bone Excision
- Osteomyelitis of Finger Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 26210: Excision or curettage of bone cyst or benign tumor of proximal, middle, or distal phalanx of finger;
- 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:
- Finger Joint Capsule Surgery
- Finger Joint Capsulectomy
- Finger Joint Capsulotomy
- Interphalangeal Joint Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26525: Capsulectomy or capsulotomy; interphalangeal joint, each joint
Also known as:
- Flexor Tendon Release in Hand and Finger
- Tendon Release Surgery
- Flexor Tenolysis
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Finger Tendon Release
CPT Codes:
- 26442: Tenolysis, flexor tendon; palm AND finger, each tendon
Also known as:
- Broken Finger or Thumb Treatment with Manipulation
- Hand Bone Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Wrist Fracture Treatment with Manipulation
- Non-Surgical Wrist Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Bone Fracture Treatment (No Surgery)
- Non-Surgical Finger or Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Phalangeal Fracture Reduction
- Finger Bone Manipulation
- Thumb Fracture Treatment
- Metacarpal Fracture Reduction
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Hand Bone Manipulation
- Closed Distal Radius Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Reduction
- Smith Fracture Treatment
- Closed Distal Radial Fracture Treatment
- Colles Fracture Treatment
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Closed carpal bone fracture care
- Non-surgical wrist fracture treatment
- Carpal bone fracture management
- Wrist bone break care
- Closed Distal Phalangeal Fracture Treatment
- Broken Finger Tip Treatment
- Thumb Fracture Care without Manipulation
- Phalangeal Fracture Non-Surgical
CPT Codes:
- 26725: Closed treatment of phalangeal shaft fracture, proximal or middle phalanx, finger or thumb; with manipulation, with or without skin or skeletal traction, each
- 26605: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; with manipulation, each bone
- 25605: Closed Treatment Of Distal Radial Fracture (Eg, Colles Or Smith Type) Or Epiphyseal Separation, Includes Closed Treatment Of Fracture Of Ulnar Styloid, When Performed; With Manipulation
- 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
- 25630: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Bone Fracture (Excluding Carpal Scaphoid [Navicular]); Without Manipulation, Each Bone
- 26750: Closed treatment of distal phalangeal fracture, finger or thumb; without manipulation, each
Also known as:
- Full Arm or Leg Cast Removal
- Bivalving a cast
- Cutting off a cast
- Cast splitting
CPT Codes:
- 29705: Removal or bivalving; full arm or full leg cast
Also known as:
- Forearm or Wrist Extensor Tendon Repair
- Extensor Tendon Repair (Forearm/Wrist)
- Wrist Tendon Reconstruction
- Forearm Muscle Repair
CPT Codes:
- 25272: Repair, tendon or muscle, extensor, forearm and/or wrist; secondary, single, each tendon or muscle
Also known as:
- Mallet Finger Repair
- Extensor Tendon Repair (Finger)
- Closed Mallet Finger Treatment
- Finger Tendon Pinning
CPT Codes:
- 26432: Closed treatment of distal extensor tendon insertion, with or without percutaneous pinning (eg, mallet finger)
Also known as:
- Finger Splint Application
- Static Finger Splint
- Finger Immobilization
- Finger Brace
CPT Codes:
- 29130: Application of finger splint; static
Also known as:
- Hand Bone Infection Removal
- Metacarpal Osteomyelitis Surgery
- Hand Bone Excision
- Partial Metacarpal Removal
CPT Codes:
- 26230: Partial excision (craterization, saucerization, or diaphysectomy) bone (eg, osteomyelitis); metacarpal
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:
- Exploration of Penetrating Arm/Leg Wound
- Extremity Wound Exploration
- Deep Wound Check Arm/Leg
- Penetrating Injury Exploration
CPT Codes:
- 20103: Exploration of penetrating wound (separate procedure); extremity
Also known as:
- Removal of Small Soft Tissue Tumor (Forearm/Wrist)
- Large Soft Tissue Tumor Removal (Forearm/Wrist)
- Forearm Tumor Excision
- Wrist Soft Tissue Mass Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Removal Arm
- Small Tumor Removal Forearm
- Wrist Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
- Subcutaneous Tumor Excision
- Large Wrist Mass Removal
CPT Codes:
- 25075: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
- 25071: Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and/or wrist area, subcutaneous; 3 cm or greater
Also known as:
- Deep Foreign Body Removal (Muscle/Tendon)
- Muscle Foreign Body Extraction
- Tendon Sheath Foreign Body Removal
- Complicated Foreign Object Removal
CPT Codes:
- 20525: Removal of foreign body in muscle or tendon sheath; deep or complicated
Also known as:
- Closed Treatment of Wrist Bone Fracture
- Ulnar Styloid Fracture Treatment
- Scaphoid Fracture Treatment (Non-Surgical)
- Navicular Bone Fracture Treatment
- Wrist Fracture Care Without Manipulation
- Wrist Bone Fracture Repair
- Ulnar Fracture Closed Treatment
- Broken Wrist Bone Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 25622: Closed Treatment Of Carpal Scaphoid (Navicular) Fracture; Without Manipulation
- 25650: Closed treatment of ulnar styloid fracture
Also known as:
- Non-Surgical Treatment for Broken Hand Bone
- Closed Metacarpal Fracture Treatment
- Hand Bone Fracture Care
- Metacarpal Fracture Management without Manipulation
CPT Codes:
- 26600: Closed treatment of metacarpal fracture, single; without manipulation, each bone
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Tumor Removal
- Hand Soft Tissue Tumor Excision
- Finger Vascular Malformation Removal
- Subcutaneous Hand Tumor Surgery
CPT Codes:
- 26111: Excision, tumor or vascular malformation, soft tissue of hand or finger, subcutaneous; 1.5 cm or greater
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:
- 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:
- Finger Joint Fracture Repair with Manipulation
- Broken Finger Joint Treatment
- Metacarpophalangeal Fracture Fix
- Interphalangeal Joint Fracture Reduction
CPT Codes:
- 26742: Closed treatment of articular fracture, involving metacarpophalangeal or interphalangeal joint; with manipulation, each
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:
- 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:
- Peripheral Nerve Block
- Nerve injection
- Pain relief injection
- Steroid injection for nerve pain
CPT Codes:
- 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
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:
- 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:
- Spinal Nerve Transection
- Ulnar Nerve Repair or Repositioning at Wrist
- Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
- Spinal Nerve Avulsion
- Extradural Nerve Cut
- Nerve Root Sectioning
- Ulnar nerve neuroplasty wrist
- Ulnar nerve transposition wrist
- Wrist ulnar nerve release
- Ulnar Nerve Transposition
- Cubital Tunnel Release
- Elbow Nerve Surgery
- Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
CPT Codes:
- 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural
- 64719: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at wrist
- 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
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
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:
- 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
Does Dr. Chi accept my insurance?
Dr. Chi accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (714) 434-3518 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Chi accept in Fountain Valley, CA?
Dr. Chi in Fountain Valley, CA accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
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Where is Dr. Chi's office located?
Dr. Ying Chi's Primary Practice
11190 Warner Ave Ste 307
Fountain Valley, CA 92708
(714) 434-3518
What is Dr. Chi's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Chi's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1518178169.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Chi?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Chi
What is Dr. Ying Chi's specialty?
Dr. Chi is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Fountain Valley, CA. 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. Chi to book an appointment today.
Is this Dr. Ying Chi affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Chi is affiliated with UCI Health - Fountain Valley 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 Ying Chi accepting new patients in Fountain Valley, CA?
Yes, Dr. Ying Chi is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Ying Chi offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Chi's office at (714) 434-3518 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Ying Chi?
Please contact Dr. Chi's office at (714) 434-3518 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
Which board certifications does Dr. Ying Chi have?
Dr. Ying Chi is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.
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