Problem: Tyrell is a 9-year-old male patient who presents today to have an incarcerated hernia of his belly button repaired for the first time. The total length of the hernia is 2.6 cm. What CPT code is reported? Want Online Help?
Hint 1: In the CPT index, look for hernia repair/umbilical/initial.
Hint 2: Initial repair of incarcerated hernia totaling 2.6 cm.