eTEP Hernia Repairs

Question:

Our provider is doing hernia repairs with an eTEP which was explained to me as a myofascial advancement. Is this separately billable or is it considered bundled to the hernia repair?

Answer:

eTEP (extended or enhanced view totally extraperitoneal) describes the surgical approach utilized for the procedure. The coding for anterior abdominal hernia repair remains the same regardless of the approach performed. The appropriate repair code should be selected based on whether the hernia is initial or recurrent, as well as the total defect size.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 06/04/26.