Changes in Commercial Payments Following Ventral Hernia Billing Reform

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Karan R. Chhabra · Bellevue Hospital Center

Emma Holler · Indiana University School of Medicine

Manish A. Parikh · Bellevue Hospital Center

Tarik K. Yuce · Indiana University School of Medicine

Abstract

In this study, following the January 2023 CMS ventral hernia repair reimbursement policy reform, episode spending decreased, with the largest component of the decrease arising from professional fees. With CMS decreasing reimbursement for numerous surgical procedures, the outcomes for surgeon practices and patient costs warrant careful consideration.

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Hernia repair and management Healthcare Policy and Management Minimally Invasive Surgical Techniques

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Published in: JAMA Surgery

DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2026.0172

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Changes in Commercial Payments Following Ventral Hernia Billing Reform

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