A Critical Analysis of Insurance Coverage of Ventral Hernia Repair in the US

A ventral hernia can be a life-threatening emergency and timely surgical repair is vital to ensure better clinical outcomes and reduced healthcare costs. These can be improved with the use of effective surgical adjuncts, such as a biological meshes, diastasis repair, component release and panniculectomy/abdominoplasty. However, these adjuncts are often considered elective procedures which poses challenges when seeking insurance coverage.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: General Surgery Source Type: research