Hernia Repair and Small Bowel Resection

Question:

A patient with open repair of an incarcerated hernia is noted to have necrotic bowel within the incarcerated hernia. This area of non-viable small bowel is resected and anastomosis is performed. Is this separately billable?

Answer:

Yes, if another organ is involved in the incarcerated hernia, and needs to be resected or repaired, this may be maybe separately reported with the appropriate hernia repair.

*This response is based on the best information available as of 7/31/25.