Diaphragmatic hernia repair codes are divided based upon what?
A)The age of the patient and whether or not mesh was used
B)The age of the patient and whether or not the hernia is acute or chronic
C)The stage of the hernia and the site of the hernia
D)The age of the patient and the site of the hernia

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Diaphragmatic hernia repair codes are divided based upon the age of the patient and whether or not the hernia is acute or chronic. There are only three hernia codes, 39503 (Neonatal Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair) and codes 39540 and 39541 (Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair for Other than an Neonate). The codes 39540 and 39541 are divided into traumatic acute and traumatic chronic hernias.

Diaphragmatic Hernia Repair Codes Are Divided Based Upon What