HERNIA
Multiple Hernias through single incision
Question: When multiple hernias are repaired through the same incision, is one code or multiple codes assigned?
Answer: According to AHA Coding Clinic for HCPCS, First Quarter 2020, assign one hernia repair code only as recommended in the most current advice published in Coding Clinic for HCPCS, Third Quarter 2016. The most current advice supersedes previous advice. Codes for additional hernia repairs may be assigned when a separate incision/site is involved based on the documentation of each specific case.
