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Corset Used as Hernia Support Form

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Corset Used as Hernia Support

Notes: Coverage is under Part B as per §1861(s)(9) of the Act.

Indications

(751598) Is the corset being used specifically as a brace to support a hernia? 

Effective Date

01/01/2066

Last Reviewed

NA

Original Document

  Reference



A hernia support (whether in the form of a corset or truss) which meets the definition of a brace is covered under Part B under §1861(s)(9) of the Act.

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