Male Genital System (March 2004)

March 2004 page 10c Coding Consultation:Questions and Answers Male Genital System, 54640, 49495-49525 (Q&A) Question When performing orchiopexy using an inguinal approach with repair of a hernia, would the hernia repair be coded separately? AMA Comment When both orchiopexy by inguinal approach (54640) and inguinal hernia repair (49495-49525) are performed, both procedures should be reported separately. A parenthetical note was added to the CPT book for 2001 to clarify that when inguinal hernia repair is performed in conjunction with inguinal orchiopexy, the coder should also see codes 49495-49525. Male Genital System (March 2004). CPT® Assistant. 2004; March 2004...

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