New 2010 CPT code for Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy

Stephanie C.
on 1/7/10 5:46 am - Chicago, IL

Oxford officially covers VSG eff. 1/1/10 when done alone!!!!

http://verticalsleevetalk.com/insurance-financing/2475-oxfor d-officially-covers-vsg-eff-1-1-10-when-done-alone.html

I am trying to locate an "official" link to this information for those who have this insurance...

Stephanie C.
on 1/7/10 5:52 am - Chicago, IL

United Healthcare/Oxford:

https://www.oxhp.com/secure/policy/post_pin_comm_dec09.html

(Sorry for posting so many replies to myself, but hopefully this information will help someone out there.)

rocko55
on 1/7/10 10:41 pm, edited 1/7/10 10:41 pm - Lauderhill, FL

VSG on 01/13/10

I was approved on Dec 23 and my doctor used this code for the vsg

43843
Gastric restrictive procedure, without gastric bypass, for morbid obesity; other than vertical-banded gastroplasty

I have my procedure on 1-13-2010 next Wed 11 am

Lost 5 pounds preop