49614 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 49614, in plain terms, covers Repair of a small abdominal wall hernia (less than three inches) that's open or minimally invasive. CPT 49614 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 49614 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 49614 on AAPC