Diastasis Recti Repair

Question:

What is the recommendation for coding an open Diastasis Recti repair, when it is the only procedure performed?

Answer:

There is no specific CPT code for open repair of a Diastasis Recti. If it is the only procedure performed, it is reported with an unlisted code, 49999 or 22999. If it is performed at the same session as an abdominal hernia repair, it is considered part of the reconstruction of the hernia repair and is not separately reported.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 01/08/26.