49507 Prp i/hern initial block >5 yr
Also known as: emergency hernia repair, incarcerated hernia older child, strangulated hernia repair, inguinal hernia repair incarcerated
Repair of inguinal hernia in patient age greater than five years with hernia incarcerated or strangulated.
Clinical Context
Urgent surgical repair of incarcerated or strangulated inguinal hernia in patients over five years old. Requires immediate intervention to prevent tissue necrosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 8.86 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.83 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.32 |
| Total RVU | 17.01 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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