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Dr. Erich Hornbach, MD

Dr. Erich Hornbach, MD

East Lansing, MI

24 Years of Experience

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Hornbach, Orthopedic Hand Surgeon in East Lansing, MI?

    Dr. Erich Hornbach, MD is an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, who primarily practices in East Lansing, MI with 2 additional practice locations. He has been practicing for over 24 years and is board certified. Dr. Hornbach graduated from University of Michigan Medical School and completed his residency at Rush University. He is a member of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Dr. Hornbach is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Hornbach’s practice accepts Medicaid, Medicare, UnitedHealthcare, Aetna, Cigna and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Hornbach’s office at (517) 394-3200.

    What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Hornbach?

    Dr. Erich Hornbach, 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. Hornbach empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Hand & Wrist Surgery, or comprehensive wellness support. Serving the East Lansing/MI community, Dr. Hornbach is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.

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

    • Residency: Rush University | Rush University Medical Center | Jefferson University Hospitals | John Stroger Hospital of Cook County | Colorado Health Foundation Presbyterian-St Luke's Medical Center Program

    • Medical School: University of Michigan Medical School

    Is Dr. Hornbach board certified as an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Erich Hornbach, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Hornbach speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does Dr. Hornbach treat?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Hornbach 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. Hornbach. 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 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:

    • Trigger Right Middle Finger
    • Trigger Left Middle Finger
    • Trigger Right Ring Finger
    • Trigger Left Ring Finger
    • Trigger Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Middle Finger
    • Right Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Middle Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Middle Finger
    • Left Middle Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Left Middle Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Right Ring Finger
    • Right Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Right Ring Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Left Ring Finger
    • Left Ring Finger Tendonitis
    • Snapping Left Ring Finger
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis
    • Digital Tenovaginitis Stenosans
    • Finger Tendon Catch

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65331: Trigger finger, right middle finger
    • M65332: Trigger finger, left middle finger
    • M65341: Trigger finger, right ring finger
    • M65342: Trigger finger, left ring finger
    • M65322: Trigger finger, left index finger

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Thumb Base
    • Osteoarthritis of the left thumb joint
    • Osteoarthritis of the right hand
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Osteoarthritis of the right wrist
    • Osteoarthritis of the left wrist
    • Right Thumb Arthritis
    • Primary Right First CMC Joint Arthritis
    • Right Hand Thumb Base Osteoarthritis
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration
    • Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Wear-and-Tear Arthritis
    • Hand Arthritis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1811: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, right hand
    • M1812: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis of first carpometacarpal joint, left hand
    • M19041: Primary osteoarthritis, right hand
    • M19042: Primary osteoarthritis, left hand
    • M19031: Primary osteoarthritis, right wrist
    • M19032: Primary osteoarthritis, left wrist

    Also known as:

    • Trigger Thumb
    • Trigger Finger
    • Finger Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis of Thumb
    • Thumb Tendonitis
    • Thumb Locking
    • Stenosing Tenosynovitis
    • Digital Tenosynovitis
    • Finger Tendonitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M65312: Trigger thumb, left thumb
    • M65321: Trigger finger, right index finger
    • M65311: Trigger thumb, right thumb

    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]

    Also known as:

    • De Quervain's Tenosynovitis
    • Hand Injuries and Disorder
    • Tendinitis
    • De Quervain's Disease', 'Washerwoman's Sprain
    • Radial Styloid Tenosynovitis

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M654: Radial styloid tenosynovitis [de Quervain]

    Also known as:

    • Numbness or Tingling
    • Neurologic Disease
    • Peripheral Nerve Disorder
    • Paresthesia
    • Skin Numbness
    • Tingling Sensation
    • Pins and Needles

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • R202: Paresthesia of skin

    Also known as:

    • Other Pre-Procedure Examination
    • Various pre-op checks
    • Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
    • Other pre-treatment assessments

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination

    What procedures does Dr. Hornbach perform?

    As an Orthopedic Hand Surgeon, Dr. Hornbach 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. Hornbach. 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
    • Dupuytren's Contracture Surgery (Single Finger)
    • Wrist Bone Removal
    • Tendon Sheath Incision
    • Trigger Finger Tenolysis
    • Finger Tendon Release
    • Hand Tendon Surgery
    • Partial Palmar Fasciectomy', 'Finger Contracture Release Surgery', 'Dupuytren's Release (Finger)
    • Partial Carpectomy
    • Wrist Bone Excision
    • Carpal Bone Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 26055: Tendon sheath incision (eg, for trigger finger)
    • 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);
    • 25210: Carpectomy; 1 bone

    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:

    • Finger Tendon Removal
    • Forearm or Wrist Tendon Removal
    • Forearm/Wrist Tendon Transfer
    • Open Finger Tendon Release
    • Flexor Tendon Excision (Finger)
    • Extensor Tendon Excision (Finger)
    • Finger Tendon Surgery
    • Wrist Tendon Excision
    • Forearm Tendon Surgery
    • Flexor Tendon Removal
    • Extensor Tendon Removal
    • Tendon Transplant (Arm/Wrist)
    • Tendon Graft (Forearm)
    • Flexor Tendon Transfer
    • Extensor Tendon Transfer
    • Finger Flexor Tenotomy
    • Tendon Lengthening (Finger)
    • Trigger Finger Release

    CPT Codes:

    • 26180: Excision of tendon, finger, flexor or extensor, each tendon
    • 25109: Excision of tendon, forearm and/or wrist, flexor or extensor, each
    • 25310: Tendon transplantation or transfer, flexor or extensor, forearm and/or wrist, single; each tendon
    • 26455: Tenotomy, flexor, finger, open, each tendon

    Also known as:

    • Tendon Excision in Palm
    • Finger or Palm Tendon Sheath Removal
    • Palm Tendon Removal
    • Flexor Tendon Excision Hand
    • Extensor Tendon Excision Hand
    • Flexor Tenosynovectomy
    • Tendon Sheath Excision (Hand)
    • Radical Synovectomy of Tendon

    CPT Codes:

    • 26170: Excision of tendon, palm, flexor or extensor, single, each tendon
    • 26145: Synovectomy, tendon sheath, radical (tenosynovectomy), flexor tendon, palm and/or finger, each tendon

    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:

    • Joint or Bursa Injection/Aspiration
    • Arthrocentesis
    • Joint Fluid Removal
    • Bursa Injection

    CPT Codes:

    • 20605: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection, intermediate joint or bursa (eg, temporomandibular, acromioclavicular, wrist, elbow or ankle, olecranon bursa); without ultrasound guidance

    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:

    • 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:

    • Wrist Tendon Sheath Release
    • De Quervain's Release
    • Wrist Tendon Decompression
    • Extensor Tendon Sheath Incision

    CPT Codes:

    • 25000: Incision, extensor tendon sheath, wrist (eg, deQuervains disease)

    Also known as:

    • Removal of Deep Surgical Implant
    • Hardware Removal Surgery
    • Buried Implant Extraction
    • Orthopedic Implant Removal

    CPT Codes:

    • 20680: Removal of implant; deep (eg, buried wire, pin, screw, metal band, nail, rod or plate)

    Also known as:

    • Wrist or Forearm Tendon Sheath Removal (Flexor Side)
    • Flexor Tenosynovectomy
    • Wrist Synovial Excision
    • Forearm Tendon Sheath 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

    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:

    • 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:

    • Ulnar Nerve Release or Repositioning at Elbow
    • Spinal Nerve Transection
    • Ulnar Nerve Transposition
    • Cubital Tunnel Release
    • Elbow Nerve Surgery
    • Neuroplasty Ulnar Nerve
    • Spinal Nerve Avulsion
    • Extradural Nerve Cut
    • Nerve Root Sectioning

    CPT Codes:

    • 64718: Neuroplasty and/or transposition; ulnar nerve at elbow
    • 64772: Transection or avulsion of other spinal nerve, extradural

    Does Dr. Hornbach accept my insurance?

    Dr. Hornbach accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (517) 394-3200 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Hornbach accept in East Lansing, MI?

    Dr. Hornbach in East Lansing, MI accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • All Other Third Party

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Carpenters Funds Administrative Office (CA)

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Department of Defense / Tricare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Mutual of Omaha

    • State of Tennessee

    • UnitedHealthcare

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    Where is Dr. Hornbach's office located?

    Dr. Erich Hornbach's Primary Practice

    4660 S Hagadorn Rd Ste 420

    East Lansing, MI 48823

    (517) 394-3200

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    Dr. Erich Hornbach's Practice 2

    901 S Oakland St

    Saint Johns, MI 48879

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    Dr. Erich Hornbach's Practice 3

    3394 E Jolly Rd Ste A

    Lansing, MI 48910

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    Recognitions

    Memberships & Associations

    American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons

    Fellow

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

    Dr. Hornbach's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1629074448.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Hornbach?

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

    What is Dr. Erich Hornbach's specialty?

    Dr. Hornbach is a Orthopedic Hand Surgeon near East Lansing, MI. 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. Hornbach to book an appointment today.

    Is this Dr. Erich Hornbach affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Hornbach is affiliated with McLaren Greater Lansing 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

    Where can I learn more about Orthopedic Hand Surgeon?

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    Is Erich Hornbach accepting new patients in East Lansing, MI?

    Yes, Dr. Erich Hornbach is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Erich Hornbach offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Hornbach's office at (517) 394-3200 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Erich Hornbach?

    Please contact Dr. Hornbach's office at (517) 394-3200 for information regarding telehealth appointment availability or for scheduling assistance.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Erich Hornbach have?

    Dr. Erich Hornbach is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.

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