AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 4; Ask the Editor

Abdominal Component Release with Placement of Mesh for Hernia Repair

A patient was admitted for repair of a recurrent incisional hernia with incarceration and small bowel obstruction. At surgery, after the hernia was excised, the fascia was assessed. On both sides of the abdomen, the external oblique was released from the internal oblique and the posterior rectus sheath was released from the fascia. The fascia was closed and mesh was placed over the anterior rectus sheath. What is the appropriate root operation for the abdomen component release, and is the placement of the mesh included in the component release? ...

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