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incisional hernia

  1. RaveenaS

    Wiki Humana Denial for Missing Hernia Modifier {Redacted Op Provided}

    Humana has sent a letter explaining the claim is denied for missing a required modifier to the primary procedure code. I've reviewed this so many times myself, with my coding team, and I've contacted Humana but the rep state they cannot provide any coding recommendation as they are not part of...
  2. U

    Wiki Hernia repair with mesh

    Hi Everyone CPT coding allows extra code for mesh placement for incisional and ventral hernia , but not for umbilical hernia. Any thoughts on why umbilical hernia repair is not compensated extra for mesh. thank you all !
    • uwalia
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    • incisional hernia umbilical hernia ventral hernia
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    • Forum: General Surgery
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