Note that these codes are for unilateral repairs; bilateral hernia repairs hould

have the
code listed twice or with the -50 modifier appended.

Points to Remember

• Identify the age of the patient and the type, clinical presentation, and history
of the hernia.

• Identify the surgical approach (incisional or laparoscopic).

• Use the additional code 49568 when mesh is u ed to repair only an incisional or
ventral
hernia.

• Assign appropriate modifiers to identify laterality of hernia, such as modifi r

-50 0
bilateral procedures.

HCPCS Codes Used in Digestive System Coding

The following HCPCS Level II codes are used with codes for surgical procedures
involving
the integumentary system:

G0455 Preparation with instillation of fecal microbiota by any method, including

a sessment of donor specimen

S2079 Laparoscopic e ophagomyotomy (Heller type)

S2080 Laser-assisted uvulopalatoplasty (LAUP)

S2083 Adjustment of gastric band diameter via subcutaneou port by injection or

a piration of saline

S2102 Islet cell ti ue transplant from pancreas; allogeneic

S9034 Extracorporeal shockwave lithotripsy for gall stones (if performed with ERCP,

use 43265)