49557 Rerepair fem hernia blocked
Also known as: emergency recurrent femoral hernia, incarcerated recurrent femoral hernia, strangulated recurrent hernia
Repair of recurrent femoral hernia with hernia incarcerated or strangulated requiring emergency intervention.
In Plain Language
emergency surgical repair of recurrent trapped femoral hernia; urgent reoperation for strangulated femoral hernia
Clinical Context
Urgent surgical repair of incarcerated or strangulated recurrent femoral hernia. Requires immediate intervention to prevent bowel necrosis.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 11.33 |
| Total RVU | 11.33 |
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 11.33, this code ranks in the 63rd percentile among Surgery codes — 1.4x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 49557?
CPT 49557 (Rerepair fem hernia blocked) is a Surgery code. Repair of recurrent femoral hernia with hernia incarcerated or strangulated requiring emergency intervention.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 49557?
The work RVU for CPT 49557 is 11.33. This code is primarily used by General Surgery, Emergency Medicine, Vascular Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 49557 used?
Urgent surgical repair of incarcerated or strangulated recurrent femoral hernia. Requires immediate intervention to prevent bowel necrosis.
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