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Jul 24th, 2012 - rhorton4 22
Laparoscopy repair inguinal hernia and mesh
Can you bill CPT® 49650 Laparoscopy, surgical; repair initial inguinal hernia with 49568 Implantation of mesh or other prosthesis for open incisional or ventral hernia repair or mesh for closure of debridement for necrotizing soft tissue infection. All other codes 49652 - 49657 says (includes mesh insertion, when performed); but is not in description for 49650. Any help will be appreciated.:
Jul 24th, 2012 - nmaguire 2,606
re: Laparoscopy repair inguinal hernia and mesh
Cannot code mesh separately
Jul 24th, 2012 - rhorton4 22
re: Laparoscopy repair inguinal hernia and mesh
Thank you. That's what I thought but had to ask.