What is a component separation?

2021-07-20

What is a component separation?

Component separation is an abdominal wall reconstructive technique that strategically divides the rectus and lateral abdominal wall musculofascial layers in order to achieve tension-free midline fascial approximation.

What is the CPT code for component separation?

15734
The separation component is reported with CPT code 15734.

How do you code a component separation hernia repair?

The work related to the hernia repair is reported with the appropriate hernia repair code and the work related to the component separation procedure is reported with code 15734, Muscle, myocutaneous, or fasciocutaneous flap, trunk.

Is Preperitoneal fat considered incarcerated?

Painful preperitoneal fat in an epiplocele or paraumbilical hernia may be incarcerated. Because these defects will not close spontaneously and a propensity exists for painful strangulation, elective outpatient repair is recommended.

What is the CPT code for Parastomal hernia repair?

Understand Procedure to Hone Code Choice (Also note that the correct code for open repair of parastomal colostomy hernia is 44346, Revision of colostomy; with repair of paracolostomy hernia [separate procedure]) The surgeon uses some kind of mesh for the repair, such as an AlloMax graft.

What is posterior component separation?

Component separation is a reconstructive technique that strategically divides myofascial layers of the abdominal wall in order to achieve tension-free midline fascial approximation. Posterior component separation techniques include the Rives-Stoppa retrorectus dissection and transversus abdominis release (TAR).

What is the CPT code for abdominal washout?

For lavage, washout or irrigation of peritoneal or pelvic cavity, assign 30396-00 [989] Debridement and lavage of peritoneal cavity.

What is component separation in hernia surgery?

In a component separation, parts of the abdominal wall are cut. This allows for the movement of separate muscle sections. These sections are then joined in the middle of the hernia repair, where they are sutured together completing the hernia repair and restoring the abdominal muscles.