Surgery: Digestive System (November 2007)

November 2007 page 9a Coding Communication:Surgery: Digestive System Question: Is it appropriate to report a code from the hernia repair code series (ie, 49491-49611) when the only service performed is a manual hernia reduction? Answer: When a manual hernia reduction is the only service performed, the unlisted CPT procedure code 49999, Unlisted procedure, abdomen, peritoneum and omentum, should be reported. Surgery: Digestive System (November 2007). CPT® Assistant. 2007; November 2007 page 9a ...

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This brief coding communication from CPT Assistant discusses a single surgery-related reporting question in the digestive system area. It is intended for coding professionals who need to understand the scope of the guidance and determine whether the article is relevant to abdominal and hernia-related procedure reporting.

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It helps coders quickly identify whether this article contains guidance relevant to a specific surgical coding scenario in the digestive system category. The piece is useful for readers looking for CPT-focused clarification from a professional coding publication.

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  • The article’s general focus within digestive system surgery coding
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  • The article’s publication context and date

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  • Billing specialists

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