Average National Charge - Hernia Procedures (Includes Inguinal, Femoral and Umbilical) This is the U.S. national average charge (stratified) for patients that have hernia procedures. A hernia is the protrusion of a tissue through the wall of the cavity which normally contains it. The term often refers to such a protrusion through the muscular structure of the abdominal wall. This protrusion is usually more apparent when the abdominal muscles are tightened, because of the increased pressure in the abdomen.

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