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    Wiki ICD 9 Inquinal Hernia Bilateral, one recurrent

    Hi, could you please tell me the appropriate ICD 9 coding for a patient who had a bilateral inquinal hernia and one is recurrent? 550.91 and 550.92 or only 550.92 Thank you, Laura C
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    Wiki Which CPT codes would be used?

    My surgeon did a surgery which appears to be a co-surgery with the GYN. The patient had a large mass that was attached to the colon, as well as the ovary. They both have documented their portions. The following is my surgeon's portion. If someone could look at this and help me with some codes it...
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    Wiki Help needed for codes for this surgery!!

    My surgeon did a surgery which appears to be a co-surgery with the GYN. The patient had a large mass that was attached to the colon, as well as the ovary. They both have documented their portions. The following is my surgeon's portion. If someone could look at this and help me with some codes...
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    Wiki Lipoma removal or more?-Reposting here as I have

    Reposting here as I have not gotten any responses and need some feedback! I am not sure if I have this coded correctly. I have used 27047 for the lipoma removal, however I am not sure if there is more to this procedure than that. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left inguinal mass. POSTOPERATIVE...
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    Wiki Lipoma removal or more?

    I am not sure if I have this coded correctly. I have used 27047 for the lipoma removal, however I am not sure if there is more to this procedure than that. PREOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left inguinal mass. POSTOPERATIVE DIAGNOSIS: Left inguinal mass. OPERATION: Left inguinal exploration...
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    Wiki Attempted closed reduction of incarcerated hernia.

    I'm seeking coding advice. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The patient was seen in the office for a incarcerated right inguinal hernia. The physician then attempted to manually manipulate the hernia. Below I have included the description of procedure. "With patient under general...
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    Wiki Bilateral inguinal hernia/one side repaired - I have an op report that has Pre and Po

    I have an op report that has Pre and Postoperative diagnosis of bilateral inguinal hernia, but they only repaired the Lt side because the right was not causing patient issues and the patient did not want it done (had to be done open). For the dx would I code it as bilateral or unilateral? Thanks!!!
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    Wiki Re-repair of Inguinal Hernia

    My surgeon brought her patient, who had an inguinal hernia repair in March, back to the OR for re-exploration and mesh removal due to pain. (ultrasound showed no recurrent hernia). The surgeon removed the mesh and then re-repaired the hernia with new mesh. The diagnosis was Right inguinal nerve...
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    Wiki Inguinal Neurectomy

    One of the physicians I work for did a neurectomy on a pt's inguinal nerves that were stuck to the mesh after a hernia repair he had done last year. Does anyone have any idea how to bill for this? I hate to use the unlisted code but I have searched the neurectomy codes and none of them pertain...
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