CPT Code 49505: 2026 Billing Guide for Open Inguinal Hernia Repair
CPT code 49505 reports an open repair of an initial, reducible inguinal hernia in a patient age 5 or older. Adults fall under it too; the age floor only separates it from the pediatric codes. For 2026, Medicare pays a national $508.03 for it, and it carries a 90-day global period. Most denials on this […]
99347 CPT Code: 2026 Billing Guide for Established Patient Home Visits
The 99347 CPT code reports an evaluation and management (E/M) visit for an established patient in their home or residence. It’s the lowest level in the established home visit series. A visit qualifies with straightforward medical decision making (MDM) or at least 20 minutes of total practitioner time on the date of service. Medicare’s 2026 […]