Insurance, workers' compensation, and billing
However you came to need a hand surgeon, whether through your own insurance, a work injury, or an accident case, there is a clear way to be seen here. This page explains how coverage and billing work at East Bay Hand & Upper Extremity, and who to call when you are not sure.
Care for patients with private insurance
Most of our patients come to us with private insurance, looking for expert care and a fast, clear path to treatment.
If you carry private health insurance, you can see Dr. Chin for evaluation and treatment of hand and upper-extremity conditions, from endoscopic carpal tunnel release to nerve, tendon, fracture, and arthritis care.
Because plans and networks vary, we confirm your specific coverage before your visit rather than guess at it. Our front desk can walk you through what your plan covers and what to expect.
Insurance list coming soon
Accepted insurance plans will be listed here. For now, please call (510) 451-6950 to confirm your coverage.
Work injuries and industrial cases
Work injuries, repetitive strain, and industrial cases are a core part of the practice.
Dr. Chin is a recognized authority on workers' compensation issues, industrial injuries, and upper-extremity disabilities. If your hand or arm was injured on the job, the practice can evaluate and treat you and coordinate the documentation your claim requires.
Industrial injuries
On-the-job injuries to the hand, wrist, and arm, evaluated and treated by a hand specialist.
Repetitive stress injuries (RSI)
Overuse conditions that build up from repeated motion at work.
Low-energy cumulative trauma (CTD)
Gradual damage from sustained, low-force strain over time.
Upper-extremity disabilities
Assessment of lasting impairment and how it affects hand and arm function.
If your case needs a formal evaluation, Dr. Chin performs Qualified Medical Evaluations (QME) and Agreed Medical Evaluations (AME).
See med-legal and expert witnessInjured in an accident, working with an attorney
Many personal-injury patients are treated on a lien, so care can move forward while the case is resolved.
A lien works like a promissory note: treatment is provided now and paid from the case settlement later. That lets you get the care you need without waiting for your claim to resolve.
Three ways to be covered, one standard of care
However you are covered, you see the same surgeon and receive the same expert care.
Private insurance
Expert evaluation and treatment, with your specific coverage confirmed before the visit.
Workers' compensation
Industrial and repetitive-strain injuries, handled by a recognized authority on work-comp cases.
Personal-injury lien
Treatment can move forward now and be paid from the case settlement later.
Talk to a hand specialist.
Request an appointment or call the office. We see private-insurance, workers' comp, personal-injury, and medical-legal patients.