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Master coding for hernia repairs with this in-depth podcast episode! We’ll clarify the different types of hernias based on location and terminology for issues like incarceration. Learn how to pinpoint the right CPT codes based on factors like reducibility, initial vs recurrent, mesh use, and defect size.

Expect examples illustrating laparoscopic vs open repair codes and the critical distinction between infected and non-infected mesh removal. Whether you’re new to hernia repair coding or need a refresher, this info-packed episode delivers the key details you need to code incisional, femoral, umbilical hernias and more with confidence!