Wiki Revision of Hernia Repair & Wound Exploration

[t.rock.tara]

Hey Everyone,
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to code a revision of a ventral hernia repair w/mesh? No complications with mesh, but Dr. had to do revision because of testicular swelling.

 

[mbort]

if your documentation supports any extra work that was involved due to the revision, then you could possibly add the 22 modifier. Currently there are no revision codes for a ventral hernia however there are codes for recurrent.

Hope this helps

 

[t.rock.tara]

Would it be recurrent ventral hernia repair if it is within global dates? This second procedure was done 4 days from initial procedure and was just a revision, no additional repair. Thank you for your help!

 

[mbort]

its possible, that would be something that you should confirm with your surgeon.