Digestive System/Surgery (May 2004)

May 2004 page 14a Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Digestive System, 49495, 49496 (Q&A) Question If an initial inguinal hernia repair is performed, how is the postconception age defined? AMA Comment Postconception age equals the gestational age of an infant in weeks at the time of the hernia repair. Initial inguinal hernia repairs performed on preterm infants who are older than 50 weeks postconception age and younger than the age of 6 months at the time of surgery should be reported with codes 49495 and 49496. Digestive System/Surgery (May 2004). CPT® Assistant. 2004; May 2004 page 14a ...

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This short AMA CPT Assistant Q&A focuses on digestive system surgery coding guidance from May 2004. It is intended for coders and other revenue cycle professionals who need a quick check on the topic area covered and the related CPT codes discussed in the consultation format.

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    A Q&A format consultation discussing a digestive system surgery topic and related CPT guidance from May 2004.

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