49610 Repair umbilical lesion
Also known as: recurrent umbilical hernia repair, umbilical hernia rerepair, navel hernia revision
Repair of recurrent umbilical hernia with simple closure.
In Plain Language
surgical repair of belly button hernia that came back; revision closure of navel defect
Clinical Context
Surgical repair of recurrent umbilical hernia following previous repair. Often requires mesh or fascia reinforcement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 10.64 |
| Total RVU | 10.64 |
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 10.64, this code ranks in the 61st percentile among Surgery codes — 1.3x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 49610?
CPT 49610 (Repair umbilical lesion) is a Surgery code. Repair of recurrent umbilical hernia with simple closure.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 49610?
The work RVU for CPT 49610 is 10.64. This code is primarily used by General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 49610 used?
Surgical repair of recurrent umbilical hernia following previous repair. Often requires mesh or fascia reinforcement.
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