CPT® Code 43770 - Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Procedures - Codify by AAPC (2024)

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[QUOTE="Peafergu, post: 322921, member: 214900"]I am trying to find a code to bill for the lap band itself. I know the code for the procedure (43770), but I am billing for the implant. Please help![/q...[ Read More ]

I am trying to find a code to bill for the lap band itself. I know the code for the procedure (43770), but I am billing for the implant. Please help!...[ Read More ]

I am trying to find a code to bill for the lap band itself. I know the code for the procedure (43770), but I am billing for the implant. Please help!...[ Read More ]

I am trying to find a code to bill for the lap band itself. I know the code for the procedure (43770), but I am billing for the implant. Please help!...[ Read More ]

It could come down to the carrier. THere is not a CCI edit on it which technically means you can bill both together BUT chapter 4 of the CCI edits states that if you have to remove hardware as an int...[ Read More ]

43770 for the lap bandS2083 for the lap band fills, if Medicare then you must use the unlisted code of 43999.43775 for the sleeve as mentioned above.43644 for gastric bypassPlese let me know if y...[ Read More ]

:confused:We were taught if a physician creates a defect during another surgical procedure the repair was included in the intended procedure.We were recently told there is a diagnosis or modifier th...[ Read More ]

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