Hospital/Billing codes

tiny1
on 11/7/14 12:18 am - Clarksville, TN

Wanted to see if  anyone know the correct billing code the revision surgery from RNY to DS? Want to make sure it is correct on the insurance paperwork.

shugamuma
on 11/17/14 5:10 pm, edited 11/17/14 5:16 pm

It is an unlisted code 43659, ensure to tell them they have to give a very detailed explanation as to why the revision is medically necessary, example ; complications from original surgery. Insurance companies seem to be very picky about that and for that reason I was denied revision.

Laura_Barrows
on 1/8/15 11:09 am - Cotati, CA

shugamuma, you might want to double check that the correct code was submitted to your insurance... this is the description for 43659


43659
Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, stomach [when specified as gastric plication (laparoscopic greater curvature plication [LGCP]) with or without gastric banding]
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