49540 Repair lumbar hernia
Surgery
Global 90d
Also known as: lumbar hernia repair, flank hernia repair, lateral abdominal hernia
Repair of lumbar or flank hernia with primary closure or mesh reinforcement.
Clinical Context
Surgical repair of lumbar or flank hernia. Indications include symptomatic hernias, enlarging defects, or prevention of incarceration.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 6.10 |
| Malpractice RVU | 2.70 |
| Total RVU | 19.27 |
Est. Medicare Payment
$643.62
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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