tci Part B Insider - 2014 Issue 22

Hernia Coding: These 3 FAQs Lead You on the Right Hernia Coding Track

Hint: Double the mesh may not equal double the reimbursement. If your practice performs hernia consultations or repairs, you could probably benefit from a few quick pointers that can make your coding life a little easier. Today we’ve got the answers to three commonly-asked hernia coding questions. Double Your Money With Double Mesh? Question 1:I’m coding a laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair (right side). The surgeon repaired the hernia with mesh. He also documented the following: The dissection was carried out, reducing the indirect hernia and separating the round ligament from the iliac vessels. A small femoral hernia...

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