If a true tunica vaginalis hydrocele repair (not a hydrocelectomy) is performed as described by

If a true tunica vaginalis hydrocele repair (not a hydrocelectomy) is performed as described by CPT code 55060, can repair of tunica vaginalis hydrocele (Bottle type), be reported separately or is it inclusive of the hernia repair?

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CPT Knowledgebase - Jan 29, 2015