HCPCS 43282

Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty and vagotomy, when performed; with implantation of mesh

AI EXPLANATION: Laparoscopic hiatal hernia repair with mesh is a minimally invasive surgical procedure to correct a hernia where the upper stomach pushes upward through the diaphragm into the chest. A surgeon makes several small incisions in the abdomen to insert a camera and slender surgical tools, gently moves the stomach back into its normal position, tightens the diaphragm opening, and places a sterile surgical mesh patch to reinforce and support the weakened muscle tissue.