Wiki Need CPT code for TAPP

[banumathy]

Hi Everyone,


Need CPT code for "Laprascopic preperitoneal inguinal hernia repair(TAPP)" with mesh.

49650 is enough for this scenario?

please help me.

Advance thanks to all,

Banu,CPC

 

[pherder]

CPT code for TAPP

Yes...49650 includes the placement of mesh into the abdominal cavity to cover the defect.

 

[liz_snyder]

What if the patient has "no true hernia defect"? Physician indicated that patient had "eventration of the abdominal wall" Mesh was placed in the inguinal region.