CPT^® 49501, Under Hernia Open Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 49501 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Hernia Open Procedures.

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Summary

The provider repairs an initial hernia, of incarcerated or strangulated type, in the groin of a child, six months to five years of age. He may also excise a hydrocele, a swelling in the scrotum, the sac that encloses the testicles.

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M144 (denial pre/op Op include in allow 4 surg)

[QUOTE="amanda19791, post: 474028, member: 292691"] The 99225 was billed on a different(the next day). The surgery(49501) was billed the day after 99225. [/QUOTE] The surgery (49501) is a major surge... [ Read More ]

M144 (denial pre/op Op include in allow 4 surg)

The 99225 was billed on a different(the next day). The surgery(49501) was billed the day after 99225.... [ Read More ]

Radiology Consultation

[QUOTE="limorris, post: 214090, member: 49501"]We have code 76140 for consultant reading of an x-ray. What code is used when you have a radiologist report of an MRI or CT in which a request is made f... [ Read More ]

Hernia with hydrocelectomy repair (49500/49501)

Can you bill for the hernia repair 49500/49501 & the hydrocelectomy 55040/55041? I was told previously that you just bill for the hernia repair. thanks for any imput:)... [ Read More ]

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