HCPCS 49591

Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach (open, laparoscopic, robotic), initial, reducible; total length of defect(s) less than 3 cm

AI EXPLANATION: An anterior abdominal hernia repair is a surgical procedure to fix a small opening or weak spot in the front wall of the abdomen, such as around the navel, along an old surgical scar, or in the upper belly. During the operation, bulging tissue or intestine is returned to its normal position, and the muscle gap, measuring less than three centimeters across, is closed and repaired. Surgeons may perform this repair using an open incision or minimally invasive methods, such as laparoscopy or robotic assistance, often securing the area with surgical mesh to strengthen the tissue.