49520 Rerepair ing hernia reduce
Also known as: recurrent hernia repair, rerepair inguinal hernia, revision hernia repair, recurrent inguinal hernia repair
Repair of recurrent inguinal hernia with simple primary closure or mesh reinforcement.
Clinical Context
Surgical repair of recurrent inguinal hernia following previous repair. Often requires mesh reinforcement or alternative approach for better long-term success.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.74 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 5.91 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.56 |
| Total RVU | 18.21 |
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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