Medical Billing / General Surgery
General Surgery Billing
Surgical revenue leaks around the global period. Most abdominal hernia codes were also replaced in 2023. Physicians Professional Billing Services, Inc. has billed for physician practices since 1998.
Key Codes
| Codes | Service | Common Denial |
|---|---|---|
| 49591 to 49618 | Abdominal hernia repair (2023 codes) | Old codes still in templates |
| 49505, 49650 | Inguinal hernia repair | Initial vs recurrent |
| 47562 to 47564 | Laparoscopic cholecystectomy | Cholangiography missed |
| 44970 | Laparoscopic appendectomy | Missing modifier 57 on the same-day visit |
| Modifiers 24, 25, 57, 58, 78, 79 | Visits and procedures in a global period | The most common surgical denial |
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Other specialties: Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine · Dermatology · Podiatry · Neurology and Neurosurgery · Plastic Surgery
Sources: CMS Physician Fee Schedule · American College of Surgeons: 2023 CPT Changes. Updated November 1, 2026.
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