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Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Ransom, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Erin Ransom, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in Birmingham, AL with 1 additional practice location. Dr. Ransom is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Ransom’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Ransom’s office at (800) 822-8816.
What languages does Dr. Ransom speak?
Dr. Ransom and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
English
What conditions does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Ransom typically treat?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Ransom 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. Ransom. 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:
- Webbed or Fused Digits
- Extra Fingers or Toes
- Birth Defects
- Syndactyly
- Joined Fingers or Toes
- Fused Fingers or Toes
- Polydactyly
- Supernumerary Digits
- Extra Digit Syndrome
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q709: Syndactyly, unspecified
- Q699: Polydactyly, unspecified
Also known as:
- Hand or Finger Deformity at Birth
- Birth Defects
- Congenital Hand Malformation
- Finger Birth Defect
- Baby Hand Anomaly
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q681: Congenital deformity of finger(s) and hand
Also known as:
- Arm and Shoulder Birth Defects
- Birth Defects
- Congenital upper limb malformation
- Shoulder girdle defect
- Arm and shoulder anomalies
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q740: Other congenital malformations of upper limb(s), including shoulder girdle
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:
- Brachial Plexus Disorder
- Brachial Plexus Injuries
- Brachial Plexus Injury
- Shoulder Nerve Damage
- Arm Nerve Problems
ICD-10 Codes:
- G540: Brachial plexus disorders
Also known as:
- Extra Thumb
- Birth Defects
- Accessory Thumb
- Duplicated Thumb
- Polydactyly of Thumb
ICD-10 Codes:
- Q691: Accessory thumb(s)
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
What procedures does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon like Dr. Ransom typically perform?
As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Ransom 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. Ransom. 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:
- Long Arm Cast Application
- Shoulder to hand cast
- Full arm cast
- Arm fracture cast
CPT Codes:
- 29065: Application, cast; shoulder to hand (long arm)
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:
- Trigger Finger Release Surgery
- Webbed Finger Repair with Skin Grafts
- Tendon Sheath Incision
- Trigger Finger Tenolysis
- Finger Tendon Release
- Hand Tendon Surgery
- Syndactyly Correction
- Finger Separation Surgery
- Web Finger Reconstruction
CPT Codes:
- 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
- 26561: Repair of syndactyly (web finger) each web space; with skin flaps and grafts
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:
- 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:
- Inhalation Breathing Treatment
- Nebulizer Treatment
- Aerosol Treatment
- IPPB Treatment
- Airway Obstruction Treatment
CPT Codes:
- 94640: Pressurized or nonpressurized inhalation treatment for acute airway obstruction for therapeutic purposes and/or for diagnostic purposes such as sputum induction with an aerosol generator, nebulizer, metered dose inhaler or intermittent positive pressure breathing (IPPB) device
Does Dr. Ransom accept my insurance?
Dr. Ransom accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (800) 822-8816 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Ransom accept in Birmingham, AL?
Dr. Ransom in Birmingham, AL accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
All Other Third Party
BCBS Unspecified
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
Cigna Group
Federal government of the United States
Public Education Employee Health Plan
State of Alabama
State of Florida
UnitedHealth Group
Unknown
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Where is Dr. Ransom's office located?
What is Dr. Ransom's NPI number?An National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Ransom's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1821433665.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Ransom?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Ransom
What is Dr. Erin Ransom's specialty?
Dr. Ransom is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near Birmingham, AL.
What does an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon do?
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.
Is this Dr. Erin Ransom affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?
Yes, Dr. Ransom is affiliated with Uab Hospital, Brookwood Baptist Medical Center 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
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Is Erin Ransom accepting new patients in Birmingham, AL?
Yes, Dr. Erin Ransom is accepting new patients at this time.
Does Dr. Erin Ransom offer online booking?
Please contact Dr. Ransom's office at (800) 822-8816 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Erin Ransom?
Please contact Dr. Ransom's office at (800) 822-8816 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.
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