49555 Rerepair fem hernia reduce
Also known as: recurrent femoral hernia repair, rerepair femoral hernia, revision femoral repair
Repair of recurrent femoral hernia with primary closure or mesh reinforcement.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of femoral hernia that came back; reoperation for recurrent hernia below groin
Clinical Context
Surgical repair of recurrent femoral hernia following previous repair. Often requires mesh reinforcement or alternative approach.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 9.16 |
| Total RVU | 9.16 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 9.16, this code ranks in the 55th percentile among Surgery codes — 1.1x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 49555?
CPT 49555 (Rerepair fem hernia reduce) is a Surgery code. Repair of recurrent femoral hernia with primary closure or mesh reinforcement.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 49555?
The work RVU for CPT 49555 is 9.16. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Vascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 49555 used?
Surgical repair of recurrent femoral hernia following previous repair. Often requires mesh reinforcement or alternative approach.
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