tci General Surgery Coding Alert - 2024 Issue Q1
Reader Question: Focus Hernia Coding
Question: I’m confused about how to use the CPT®2023 codes for anterior abdominal hernias. What factors should I use to choose the correct code? Maryland Subscriber Answer: The codes you’re referring to 49591-49596 (Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s) …) for initial hernia repair and 49613-49618 ((Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), recurrent, including implantation of mesh or other...
To read the full article, sign in and subscribe to tci General Surgery Coding Alert.
Thank you for choosing Find-A-Code, please Sign In to remove ads.