Using the (ACS-NSQIP) database (2010- 2012), LSG cases were identified using Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code 43775 and concomitant LSG/LGBR using CPT code 43775 + (43772 or 43774). Baseline patient characteristics and peri-operative variables including postoperative mortality and morbidity...
This cohort study compares the risk of operative and nonoperative interventions up to 4 years after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass vs vertical sleeve
Third-party payers' policies for gastric bypass vary. The payer must determine the procedure is medically necessary. Choosing the precise code and providing supporting information are keys in filing these claims. The operative note tells the story To support you...
Regarding reimbursement, interventional radiologists collected 28.2% of billings for CPT code 36556, compared with anesthesiologist who collected less than 1% when placing CVL in the OR. Conclusion Outpatient placement of central line prior to gastric bypass improves the efficiency of the operating room...