Hernia : the journal of hernias and abdominal wall surgeryHumansUnited StatesFemaleMaleRetrospective Studies
Has the reported average hernia size changed in the last year as a result of the change in medicare reimbursement codes?
Diego L Lima, Raquel Nogueira, Maria Clara Morais, Sofia Wagemaker Viana, Augusto Graziani E Sousa, Xavier Pereira, Flavio Malcher
Published: 202510.1007/s10029-025-03488-4
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Accurate documentation of hernia size is essential for appropriate clinical management and reimbursement. Recent changes to Medicare codes, which link payment to hernia size, have raised concerns about potential shifts in reporting prac…
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