Medicaid and Duodenal Switch....Is this surgery covered?

I know that medicaid covers RNY, but am wondering if anyone has had the duodenal switch covered by medicaid. Also...did your surgeon charge an upfront fee and was that covered as well. Of the 3 surgeons in Michigan that I know of that perform the DS...I know that two of them charge 4000-4500 before surgery for maintenance fees (still have to check with the 3rd). Did anyone else have this experience? If so did you pay it or change to RNY or travel to find a surgeon that didnt charge the fee. Thanks for any input you can give me.

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