The answer depends on hernia location and severity. Talk to your health care provider for advice specific to your situation.
Celeoplasty or herniorrhaphy is surgical repair of a hernia.
Inguinal hernia repair is performed to close or mend the weakened abdominal wall of an inquinal hernia.
The CPT code for the repair of a recurrent reducible incisional hernia is typically 49560, which specifically refers to the repair of a recurrent incisional hernia. If the repair is done using an open technique, this code is appropriate. For laparoscopic approaches or other variations, different codes may apply, such as 49652 for laparoscopic repair. Always consult the latest CPT coding guidelines or resources for accuracy.
The outcome of surgery depends on the age and health of the patient and on the type of hernia. Although most hernias can be repaired without complications, hernias recur in 10-20% of people who have had hernia surgery.
I am not so sure in UK but here is an estimate, if it is Hernia Repair Epigastric - it could cost at around $1500 - $3500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-epigastric), and if it is Hernia Repair Inguinal it would cost you at around $1500 (http://www.surgerycosts.net/price.php?medical=hernia-repair-inguinal) Good Luck!
It takes about 30 to 50 minutes for a normal abdominal hernia repair. There are a few ways to correct the hernia. One is to push the hernia back into the stomach and repair the weakened tissues.
Anyone can get a hernia at any age. Obesity, smoking, and age are three factors that contribute to hernia development.
The ICD-9 code for status post hernia repair is V55.1. This code is used to indicate a history of surgery for hernia repair.
For an inguinal hernia repair, it can cost upwards of $25,000. This can vary depending on insurance, the hospital, the doctor and how bad the repair is.
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I recently had surgery in July to repair an umbilical hernia only to be rushed to the hospital in October to repair 3 additional hernia's (holes). They wouldn't let me leave the hospital without the procedure. I assumed this was serious.
The CPT code for bilateral inguinal hernia repair is 49505. This code is used for the surgical procedure involving the repair of an inguinal hernia on both sides. If the repair is done using a laparoscopic approach, the code would be 49650 for bilateral laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Always verify with the latest coding guidelines to ensure accuracy.