CPT 49505
General SurgerySurgery to repair a groin hernia (first-time repair)
$600
Federal baseline rate
$8,000 - $30,000
Typical facility range
$5,000 - $18,000
Outpatient/clinic range
Official Description
Inguinal hernia repair, initial
Common Billing Errors
Watch for these issues when reviewing your bill
- Mesh costs excessive
- Bilateral coded when unilateral
- Recurrent coded as initial
What to Look For
Tips for reviewing this charge on your bill
- Verify initial vs recurrent hernia
- Check mesh/implant costs
- Review bilateral modifier appropriateness
How to Dispute This Charge
- 1
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- 2
Compare to Typical Costs
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- 3
Check for Errors
Review the common billing errors listed above and verify the service was actually performed.
- 4
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Quick Facts
Category
General Surgery
CPT Code
49505
Medicare Rate
$600
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