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49520 Rerepair ing hernia reduce

Surgery Global 90d

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 RVU9.74
Practice Expense RVU5.91
Malpractice RVU2.56
Total RVU18.21

Est. Medicare Payment

$608.21

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

General Surgery

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