Inguinal Hernia Ultrasound Cpt

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Inguinal hernia ultrasound cpt. Depending upon the location of the hernia other code options may be 76705 for a hernia into the abdominal wall or 76857 for a hernia below the level of the iliac crest into. Before an official procedure is carried out sonography or radiography is investigated. Epidemiology they are the commonest type of abdominal wall herniation up to 80 3 and are most often acquired. How does inguinal scrotal hernia repair surgery work.

There are two general types of hernia operations open hernia repair and laparoscopic repair. 76882 ultrasound extremity nonvascular real time with image documentation. What is the correct cpt code for an ultrasound of an inguinal mass that is found to be an inguinal hernia. This arti cle reviews a protocol driven approach to the ultrasound evaluation of the groin showing common pathologic conditions and discuss ing diagnostic pitfalls.

In this procedure which might be done with local anesthesia and sedation or general anesthesia the surgeon makes an incision in your groin and pushes the protruding tissue back into your abdomen. In male patients follow the spermatic cord spermatic cord. Cpt assistant may 2009 lists 76870 as the code for ultrasound of a groin soft tissue mass but you should choose the code that most accurately matches the chart documentation as to the location. A hernia protruding through the abdominal wall via the deep inguinal ring and passes down the inguinal canal lateral to the inferior epigastric artery.

By referencing either x ray or ultrasound images a surgeon can determine the route your case will take. Ultrasound equipment clinically available ultrasound. Inguinal hernia k40 90 check iud z30 431 menstrual disorders n92 6 endometriosis n80 9 ovarian cysts n83 209 pcos e28 2 pelvic pain below umbilicus related to uterus or ovaries r10 2 carotid carotid duplex doppler 93880 amaurosis fugax g45 3 r09 89 localizing symptoms sensory loss weakness on one side of the face limb slurred speech. Inguinal hernia is a type of abdominal wall hernia 1.

There is a recognized male predilection with an m f ratio of up to 7 1 3.