tci Outpatient Facility Coding Alert - 2019 Issue 2

CPT® Coding: Case Study: Know When to Code Hernia Repair With Colon Resection

Learn the rules for separate services. From a coder’s perspective, some of the more challenging surgical scenarios occur when the surgeon identifies an anomaly midway through a given procedure. For instance, it’s not uncommon for a surgeon to perform a hernia repair during a planned colon resection procedure. In fact, it’s important to know the circumstances in which it’s appropriate to report a hernia repair in addition to a primary service such as a colon resection. As you’ll see, the challenge comes not only with the prospect of choosing the right set of surgical...

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