AMA CPT® Assistant - 2006 Issue 4 (April)

Surgery: Digestive System-- Bariatric Surgery (April 2006)

April 2006 page 19b Digestive System - Bariatric Surgery, 43774, 43659 (Q&A) Question What is the appropriate code to report for removal and replacement of both the gastric band and subcutaneous port components? AMA Comment According to the parenthetical notes under code 43774, Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; removal of adjustable gastric band and subcutaneous port components, users are instructed to report removal and replacement of both gastric band and subcutaneous port components with code 43659, Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, stomach. Digestive System - Bariatric Surgery, 43774, 43659 (Q&A). CPT® Assistant. 2006; April 2006 page 19b ...

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