Sykes Hernia Control

The Sykes hernia control (spring-type, U-shaped, strapless truss) is reimbursable only under the same conditions that would authorize an ordinary (conventional) truss and only for reducible hernias. It is not considered functionally superior to a conventional truss; if its charge substantially exceeds a reasonable conventional-truss price, reimbursement is limited to the reasonable charge for the conventional truss.

"Reimbursement for the Sykes hernia control is allowed only when an ordinary (conventional) truss would be covered by the program."

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