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Abdominoplasty, Suction Lipectomy, and Ventral Hernia Repair (CPB 0211, reviewed 2026-03-26)
Aetna·Effective Mar 26, 2026
CPT 49623, in plain terms, covers Surgically removing infected mesh that was previously placed to repair a hernia. CPT 49623 is referenced in 1 tracked payer policy change from Aetna. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 49623 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.
Official descriptor: CPT 49623 on AAPC
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