Wiki Umbilical Hernia Repair with removal of old mesh and insertion new mesh

[ValerieK]

I am trying to code an umbilical hernia repair that was done for removal of prior mesh and implantation of new mesh with the hernia repair. The patient had a prior umbilical hernia repair several years ago and now needs the mesh removed due to protrusion from the umbilical skin. Would I code this as an incisional hernia repair with implantation of mesh? I have seen many different opinions of this and need some guidance. I am leaning towards the codes 49560 with 49568.



Thanks for any suggestions.

Valerie K.

 

[Babsss]

hernia w/ mesh

Was the mesh from a prior hernia repair, if so, wouldn't it be recurrent? If there is not a new hernia then look at 11005 with 49568. From your notes, I am just not sure. I hope that helps. Hope someone else will add to this.