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Dr. Ryan Couchman, MD

Orthopedic Surgeon

Saint Louis, MO

Accepting patients

Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital

    Who is Dr. Couchman, Orthopedic Surgeon in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Ryan Couchman, MD is an Orthopedic Surgeon, who primarily practices in Saint Louis, MO with 2 additional practice locations. He is board certified. Dr. Couchman graduated from Saint Louis University School of Medicine and completed his residency at St Louis Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery. Dr. Couchman is fluent in English, and is currently seeing new patients. Dr. Couchman’s practice accepts Medicare and other major insurance plans. To book an appointment or to confirm insurance options, please call Dr. Couchman’s office at (314) 966-0111.

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

    • Residency: St Louis Univ Hosp, Orthopedic Surgery

    • Medical School: St Louis Univ Sch of Med, St Louis Mo | Saint Louis University School of Medicine | Columbia Univ College of Physicians And Surgeons

    Is Dr. Couchman board certified as an Orthopedic Surgeon?

    Yes, Dr. Ryan Couchman, MD is board certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

    What languages does Dr. Couchman speak?

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

    • English

    What conditions does an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Couchman typically treat?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Couchman 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. Couchman. 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:

    • Joint Replacement Aftercare
    • Hip Replacement
    • Joint Disorder
    • Knee Replacement
    • Post-joint replacement care
    • Joint surgery recovery
    • Orthopedic aftercare

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z471: Aftercare following joint replacement surgery

    Also known as:

    • Primary Osteoarthritis in Right Knee
    • Osteoarthritis of the left knee
    • Osteoarthritis of both knees
    • Osteoarthritis
    • Right Knee Arthritis
    • Right Knee Degenerative Joint Disease
    • Degenerative joint disease
    • Wear-and-tear arthritis
    • Arthrosis
    • Joint degeneration

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • M1711: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, right knee
    • M1712: Unilateral primary osteoarthritis, left knee
    • M170: Bilateral primary osteoarthritis of knee

    Also known as:

    • Right Artificial Knee Joint
    • Left Artificial Knee Joint
    • Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Replacement
    • Right Knee Prosthesis
    • Right Knee Arthroplasty
    • Left Knee Replacement
    • Left Knee Prosthesis
    • Left Knee Arthroplasty

    ICD-10 Codes:

    • Z96651: Presence of right artificial knee joint
    • Z96652: Presence of left artificial knee joint

    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 an Orthopedic Surgeon like Dr. Couchman typically perform?

    As an Orthopedic Surgeon, Dr. Couchman 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. Couchman. 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:

    • Total Knee Replacement
    • Knee Replacement
    • Total Knee Arthroplasty
    • Knee Joint Replacement
    • Full Knee Replacement
    • TKA Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 27447: Arthroplasty, knee, condyle and plateau; medial AND lateral compartments with or without patella resurfacing (total knee arthroplasty)

    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:

    • Total Hip Replacement
    • Hip Replacement
    • Hip arthroplasty
    • Artificial hip surgery
    • Hip joint replacement
    • Femoral head replacement

    CPT Codes:

    • 27130: Arthroplasty, acetabular and proximal femoral prosthetic replacement (total hip arthroplasty), with or without autograft or allograft

    Also known as:

    • Total Shoulder Replacement
    • Glenohumeral Arthroplasty
    • Shoulder Joint Replacement
    • Proximal Humeral Replacement
    • Artificial Shoulder Surgery

    CPT Codes:

    • 23472: Arthroplasty, glenohumeral joint; total shoulder (glenoid and proximal humeral replacement (eg, total shoulder))

    Also known as:

    • Peripheral Nerve Block
    • Femoral Nerve Block Injection
    • Nerve injection
    • Pain relief injection
    • Steroid injection for nerve pain
    • Femoral nerve injection
    • Thigh nerve block
    • Pain relief injection for thigh
    • Nerve block with imaging guidance

    CPT Codes:

    • 64450: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; other peripheral nerve or branch
    • 64447: Injection(s), anesthetic agent(s) and/or steroid; femoral nerve, including imaging guidance, when performed

    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:

    • Bladder Ultrasound for Residual Urine
    • Post-void residual urine measurement
    • Bladder capacity ultrasound
    • Non-imaging bladder scan

    CPT Codes:

    • 51798: Measurement of post-voiding residual urine and/or bladder capacity by ultrasound, non-imaging

    Does Dr. Couchman accept my insurance?

    Dr. Couchman accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (314) 966-0111 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.

    What insurance plans does Dr. Couchman accept in Saint Louis, MO?

    Dr. Couchman in Saint Louis, MO accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.

    Top Insurances

    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan

    • Centene Corporation

    • Cigna Group

    • CVS Health (formerly Aetna)

    • Elevance Health Inc. (formerly Anthem)

    • Essence Healthcare

    • Humana

    • Medicare

    • Oscar Health

    • UnitedHealth Group

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    Where is Dr. Couchman's office located?

    Dr. Ryan Couchman's Primary Practice

    10777 Sunset Office Dr Ste 120

    Saint Louis, MO 63127

    (314) 966-0111

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    3005b Mercy Clinic Orthopedic Surgery T

    621 S New Ballas Rd Ste 3005B

    Saint Louis, MO 63141

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    Dr. Ryan Couchman's Practice 3

    15425 Manchester Rd Ste 28

    Ballwin, MO 63011

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

    Dr. Couchman's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1497740021.

    What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Couchman?

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

    What is Dr. Ryan Couchman's specialty?

    Dr. Couchman is an Orthopedic Surgeon near Saint Louis, MO.

    What does an Orthopedic Surgeon do?

    An orthopedic surgeon has specialization in preserving, investigating, and restoring the form and function of the extremities, spine, and related structures through medical, surgical, and physical methods. They care for patients with musculoskeletal issues, including congenital deformities, trauma, infections, tumors, metabolic disturbances, and degenerative diseases affecting the spine, hands, feet, knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows in both children and adults. Additionally, orthopedic surgeons address primary and secondary muscular problems and the impact of central or peripheral nervous system lesions on the musculoskeletal system.

    Is Dr. Ryan Couchman affiliated with a ranked Castle Connolly Top Hospital?

    Yes, Dr. Couchman is affiliated with Mercy Hospital St. Louis, Mercy Hospital Washington, Mercy Hospital South, Hshs St. Elizabeth's Hospital, St. Luke's Hospital - Chesterfield, Mo 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 Dr. Ryan Couchman accepting new patients in Saint Louis, MO?

    Yes, Dr. Ryan Couchman is accepting new patients at this time.

    Does Dr. Ryan Couchman offer online booking?

    Please contact Dr. Couchman's office at (314) 966-0111 for information about online booking, telehealth, or to schedule an appointment.

    How can I make an appointment with Dr. Ryan Couchman?

    Please contact Dr. Couchman's office at (314) 966-0111 to schedule an appointment.

    Where is Dr. Couchman's office located?

    Dr. Couchman's offices are located in Saint Louis, MO and Ballwin, MO.

    Which board certifications does Dr. Ryan Couchman have?

    Dr. Ryan Couchman is certified by the American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery.