AMA CPT® Assistant - 2004 Issue 3 (March)
CPT Codes for Pediatric Hernia Repair (March 2004)
March 2004 pages 1-3 CPT Codes for Pediatric Hernia Repair See Clinical Vignettes for Codes 49491- 49492 A hernia develops when the outer layers of the abdominal wall weaken, bulge, or tear. The opening in this outer layer allows the inner lining of the cavity to protrude and to form a sac. A hernia can develop in any part of the abdominal wall. One of the most common sites is in the groin. Stedman’s Medical Dictionary defines an inguinal hernia as relating to the groin. This type of hernia is one of the most common problems that primary...
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