CPT 49593
Repair of an initial anterior abdominal hernia, defect 3 cm to 10 cm, reducible
Last reviewed August 2026 · DataLily AI data team
What does CPT 49593 mean?
CPT 49593 reports repair of an initial anterior abdominal hernia (such as epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, or spigelian) with a total defect length of 3 to 10 cm that is reducible. The 49591–49622 family is tiered by defect size, whether the hernia is initial or recurrent, and whether it is reducible or incarcerated/strangulated.
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CPT 49593 at a glance
- Code
- 49593
- Code type
- CPT/HCPCS
- Short descriptor
- Rpr aa hrn 1st 3-10 rdc
- Category
- ASC Surgical
- ASC eligibility
- ASC-eligible (surgical)
- Typical setting
- Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
- Medicare ASC rate
- $3,365.12 national · 2026Q2
What is CPT code 49593?
CPT 49593 reports repair of an initial anterior abdominal hernia (such as epigastric, incisional, ventral, umbilical, or spigelian) with a total defect length of 3 to 10 cm that is reducible. The 49591–49622 family is tiered by defect size, whether the hernia is initial or recurrent, and whether it is reducible or incarcerated/strangulated. Its official short descriptor is "Rpr aa hrn 1st 3-10 rdc", and in the ASC context it is grouped under ASC Surgical.
Is CPT 49593 eligible in an ambulatory surgery center (ASC)?
CPT 49593 can be performed in a certified ambulatory surgery center.
Where is CPT 49593 typically performed?
Ambulatory surgery center (POS 24) or hospital outpatient department (POS 22).
What is the Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 49593?
The national Medicare ASC payment rate for CPT 49593 is $3,365.12 (Medicare ASC Payment System, 2026Q2). This is the national, unadjusted Medicare amount; the amount an individual ambulatory surgery center is paid is adjusted for local wage index and may differ. It reflects Medicare's facility payment only and does not include the surgeon's professional fee.
Which specialties use CPT 49593?
CPT 49593 is most associated with General Surgery.
Reference information about ASC eligibility and typical procedure setting. Codes, descriptors, and ASC-eligibility status change over time. This is a coding reference, not billing, coding, or legal advice. Always verify against current guidance and individual payer policy before scheduling or billing. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Read the DataLily AI data methodology.