CPT^® 49606, Under Hernia Open Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 49606 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Hernia Open Procedures.

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Summary

In an operating room, the provider completes the repair of a large omphalocele or gastroschisis by removing a previously placed prosthesis, reducing the contents into the abdomen, and closing the site.

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hernia repair, infected patch removal, abscess drainage

I don't like those codes either (49606 and 49021) as I do not see any mention of the patient having a large omphalocele or gastroschisis AND the procedures the physician did here were all lap. I'm lea... [ Read More ]

hernia repair, infected patch removal, abscess drainage

Hi all, Could anyone help me with the following report please? This was all done laparoscopically. Once the abdomen was entered, the adhesions were taken down until the midline was approached. A... [ Read More ]

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