49501 repair ing hernia initial blocked
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: emergency hernia repair, incarcerated hernia surgery, strangulated hernia repair
Initial repair of inguinal hernia with hernia incarcerated or strangulated requiring emergency treatment.
Clinical Context
Urgent surgical repair of incarcerated or strangulated inguinal hernia. Requires immediate intervention to prevent bowel necrosis and sepsis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.13 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.99 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.44 |
| Total RVU | 17.56 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$586.50
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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