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S326A — Herniotomy - Inguinal And/or Femoral - Children

Child hernia repair

Bill S326 for inguinal or femoral hernia repair in a child aged 2 to 15.

Watch for: Use S328 for a one-side repair with exploration of the other side, and S323 from age 16.

Code

S326A

Description

Herniotomy - Inguinal And/or Femoral - Children

FHO+ basket

Not in the FHO+ base rate basket (Schedule 2 or 2B).

Effective date

Apr 1, 2026

Termination date

No end date

Explanation

Updated October 26, 2026

Inguinal and/or femoral hernia repair in a child (2 to 15 years).

What it covers

S326 is inguinal and/or femoral hernia repair in a child, listed under Herniotomy (S37).

A child is a person from 2 up to and including 15 years of age; adolescents (16–17) and adults use S323 (GP2, S37).

Billing rules

• Unilateral repair with exploration of the other side, in infants and children, is S328 (S37).
• Add E726 for a repeat recurrent inguinal hernia (more than 2 repairs); E725 is listed for recurrent hernias of all types except oesophageal (S37).
• Listed fees are for one side unless stated (SP4). Bilateral procedures: the major procedure in full, the other at 85% (SP2).
• Strangulated or incarcerated hernias are S329 (without bowel resection) or S330 (with resection) (S37).
• Surgical procedures take an age premium for children under 16, which varies by age band (GP64).
• Marked #: premises, equipment, supplies and staff for the procedure are not included in the fee (SP1).

Often billed with

• E726 repeat recurrent inguinal hernia (S37).

Related codes: S322, S328, S323, S329, E726, E725

Source: Schedule of Benefits (July 1, 2026), Digestive System Surgical Procedures, Abdomen, Peritoneum and Omentum, page S37.

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