CPT 49650: 2026 billing guide for laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair
CPT 49650 is the code for the laparoscopic repair of an initial inguinal hernia on one side. It includes mesh when the surgeon places it. In 2026, the surgeon’s national Medicare rate is $424.19, and the code carries a 90-day global period. Billing teams tend to trip on four calls with the 49650 CPT code. […]