Recurrent Ventral Hernia Symptoms, Treatment & Information
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...repair? the new LAP codes now have in 49652 (LAP surgical repair, VENTRAL, umbilical, spigelian or epigastric hernia........) 49654 - 49657 include incisional hernia repairs...So I would understand that to mean recurrent ventral hernias should be billed as 49656, lap repair of recurrent incisional hernia...
http://www.aapc.com/memberarea/forums/showthread.php?t=12196
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An incisional hernia occurs in an area of weakness caused by an incompletely-healed surgical wound...abdomen are frequent for abdominal exploratory surgery, ventral incisional hernias are termed ventral hernias...a high rate of recurrence if repaired via a simple suture technique under tension...
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ventral_hernia
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Aims : The aim of this article is to compare the effectiveness and safety of laparoscopic and open repair of Ventral Hernia to discuss important controversial issues for both procedures. ... 12 .Recurrence and re-recurrence after both procedures...
http://www.laparoscopyhospital.com/dr_fadhil_yaba_muhamed.htm
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Aetna considers panniculectomy experimental and investigational for minimizing the risk of hernia formation or recurrence. ... Aetna considers repair of a true incisional or ventral hernia medically necessary. Aetna considers repair of a diastasis recti, defined as a thinning out...
http://www.aetna.com/cpb/medical/data/200_299/0211.html
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