tci Part B Insider - 2005 Issue 42

GENERAL SURGERY: Say Goodbye To Gastric Bypass Surgery For Over-65s

Medicare considers expanding coverage for clinical trialsYour older obese patients may be out of luck if they're seeking gastric bypass surgeries.The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says it's considering ending coverage of gastric bypass surgeries for patients aged 65 and older. These procedures include open and laparoscopic roux-en-y gastric banding and laparoscopic adjustable gastric banding. But CMS says it may cover more procedures in the context of clinical trials.Other gastric procedures, including open and laparoscopic vertical banded gastroplasty and open adjustable gastric banding, will be non-covered for all Medicare patients, CMS says.You might think that...

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