Description
Dive into hernia repair coding! Hernia repairs are among the most frequently performed surgical procedures, yet they remain a common source of confusion for both providers and coders. This session demystifies the anatomy, terminology, and procedural nuances of hernia types, including inguinal, umbilical, incisional, femoral, and more, while connecting those clinical details to accurate ICD-10-CM and CPT coding.
Participants will gain a clear understanding of hernia classification, surgical techniques, and the coding updates that impact billing and documentation. We’ll review CPT changes, including the 0-day global period, bundled mesh placement rules, and guidance for reporting simultaneous hernia repairs with modifier 59. Real-world operative note examples will illustrate how to assign correct codes and avoid common errors.
Whether you’re a seasoned coder, a provider documenting procedures, or an auditor looking to sharpen your hernia knowledge, this session offers practical, up-to-date education designed to improve accuracy and compliance.
Objectives:
- Differentiate among common hernia types and their clinical presentations
- Apply ICD-10-CM and CPT guidelines for accurate hernia diagnosis and procedure coding
- Identify coding updates related to hernia repair, including global periods and mesh inclusion
- Recognize when modifier 59 and other modifiers apply for multiple hernia repairs
- Improve documentation and coding collaboration between providers and coders
Presenter
Leah Culley, CPC, CIC Leah Culley brings more than a decade of experience in professional and facility coding, auditing, and education to her role as Coding Quality Auditor. She has extensive expertise across multiple specialties, including neurosurgery, dermatology, internal medicine, ENT, family medicine, gastroenterology, gynecology, urology, and psychiatry. Known for her meticulous approach, Leah conducts detailed audits to assess coding accuracy and compliance, and partners with clients to identify opportunities for documentation improvement and coder education. Her experience also includes risk adjustment, claim denial resolution, and the implementation of provider auditing and training programs.
CE Credits
AHIMA – CEU pending
This webinar has been approved for 1 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.
AAPC – CEU pending
This program has the prior approval of the American Academy for Professional Coders (AAPC) for 1 continuing education hour. Granting of prior approval in no way constitutes endorsement by AAPC of the program content or the program sponsor.
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