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Will medicare pay for laparoscopic bilateral hernia repair?
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Yes: Medicare will cover the costs of hernia surgery regardless of the method of repair. Good luck!
Answered 12/10/2013
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80 percent: You or your supplemental insurance will have to cover the 20 % not paid by medicaire.
Answered 3/11/2013
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