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Absolutely if done laparoscopically.

CPT 2010 introduced two new codes for lap paraesophageal or diaphragmatic hernia repairs, so you should select the correct code from these:

• 43281 -- Laparoscopy, surgical, repair of paraesophageal hernia, includes fundoplasty, when performed; without implantation of mesh

• 43282 -- ... with implantation of mesh.


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