AHA Coding Clinic® for ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS - 2014 Issue 4; Ask the Editor
Abdominoplasty and Abdominal Wall Plication for Hernia Repair
The patient presented with a ventral hernia and underwent abdominoplasty and abdominal wall plication. At surgery, the horizontal component was cut through deep dermal layers and subcutaneous fat from the anterior superior iliac spine (ASIS). The specimen was then removed. The rectus was plicated in stages and the abdominal skin was closed. What are the procedure codes for the abdominoplasty and abdominal wall plication? ...
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Article Overview
This premium coding article focuses on procedure coding for a surgical case involving ventral hernia repair, abdominoplasty, and abdominal wall plication. It is intended for coders and billing professionals who need to understand how the operative scenario is interpreted for ICD-10-PCS reporting and how the article frames the coding selection.
Why This Topic Matters
Cases that combine abdominal wall repair with soft tissue excision can be challenging to classify correctly. This article helps readers recognize the procedure categories involved and understand the coding discussion for this type of operative report.
What You Will Learn
- How the operative scenario is framed for procedure coding
- Which procedure coding system is referenced for the case
- How the article approaches coding of abdominal wall repair and related tissue excision
- What information in the surgical description is relevant to coding review
Who Should Read This
- Medical coders
- Coding auditors
- Billing staff
- HIM professionals
- Revenue cycle teams
Codes Discussed
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