Was the hernia repair performed along the incision (open or laparoscopic port incision) used for the hysterectomy, or was it performed through a separate incision? If it was performed along the open incision or laparoscopic port sites for the hysterectomy procedure, it would be bundled per NCCI guidelines. Here's the guideline from chapter 6 of the NCCI policy manual (this guideline can be found in section E.4):
If a hernia repair is performed at the site of an incision for an open or laparoscopic abdominal procedure, the hernia repair (e.g., CPT codes 49560-49566, 49652-49657) is not separately reportable. The hernia repair is separately reportable if it is performed at a site other than the incision and is medically reasonable and necessary. An incidental hernia repair is not medically reasonable and necessary and shall not be reported separately.
That's why I wanted to ask for that detail first. If the hernia is not along the incision for the hysterectomy, I can assist you with coding the hernia repair
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Thanks
Kim
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