Length of Long Limb RNY

Can someone tell me where I can find a medical industry accepted definition of mini, standard and long limb RNY. I got my aurgery approval letter and it says they will not cover a mini or long limb RNY because they are experimental My doctor plans to do a 150cm bypass, which I always assumed was distal. I searched the library and it is clear there are a lot of opinions but I need cold hard facts. I'm trying to figure out if I have a problem with the 150cm bypassed or not. If 150 is the starting point for long limb then he can bypass a few cm less. I just don't want some sort of a problem should insurance ask for a copy of the surgery report. I also don't want only 100cm bypassed as it is not enough for someone my size. If I'm going through with this I want the best possible chance for maximum results. I did find one bit of info doing a search and it said that a long limb has a procedure code that is one number different than the one my doctor will perform. Just trying to figure out how much sleep I should lose tonight. LOL

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