HCPCS 49613

Repair of anterior abdominal hernia(s) (ie, epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, spigelian), any approach, initial, reducible, total length of defect(s) less than 3 cm; laparoscopic/robotic

AI EXPLANATION: This outpatient procedure repairs a small bulge or opening in the abdominal wall, such as an umbilical, ventral, epigastric, or incisional hernia, using minimally invasive laparoscopic or robotic methods. A surgeon makes small incisions to insert a miniature camera and thin surgical tools, gently repositions the protruding tissue back into the abdomen, and reinforces the weakened muscle area with surgical mesh or sutures.