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Hello please help to code is cpt code correct 49595 for Large incisional hernia, 15 cm in length
Laparoscopic reduction and repair of the large 15cm incisional hernia with a 20x25 cm mesh
 
49595 Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (ie, open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, including implantation of mesh or other prosthesis when performed, total length of defect(s); greater than 10 cm, reducible
Incisional hernia - check
Laparoscopic - check
Including mesh when performed - check
Length > 10cm - check
Reducible - check
 
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