When coding hernia repair, the coder must ask himself/herself several questions. All of the following are necessary questions regarding hernia repair except:

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The patient's age, the type of hernia, and whether the hernia was reducible versus incarcerated or strangulated are all relevant factors that can affect coding. However, whether the hernia was acute or chronic is generally not a necessary distinction for coding purposes.

When Coding Hernia Repair, the Coder Must Ask Himself/herself Several