Rectocele Repair

Rectocele repair surgery  also known as posterior colporrhaphy in medical terms; may be done with or without mesh placement. It is called posterior or back as the rectum is behind the vagina.

ICD-10 Codes for Rectocele:

A rectocele is a condition where the rectum protrudes into the posterior wall of the vagina due to weakened pelvic support tissues. Relevant ICD-10 codes for rectocele are:

• N81.2: Rectocele (posterior prolapse of the rectum)

CPT Codes for Rectocele Repair Surgery:

Rectocele repair surgery involves surgical procedures to correct the prolapse. Common CPT codes for this procedure include:

• 57250: Sling operation for stress incontinence (often used in combination with rectocele repair)
• 57260: Repair of rectocele with vaginal approach (without the use of mesh)
• 57265: Repair of rectocele with vaginal approach and placement of mesh (if mesh is used in the repair)
• 57240: Repair of cystocele with or without repair of rectocele (if a combined repair is performed)

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