Question:
Can anyone out there share with me the codes for DS?

I was recently approved for Medicaid, and I have to choose one of the providers for my area tomorrow. I am going to talk to someone who can help me choose a plan based on my needs. But what I was wondering is if any one out there has the procedure code(s) for the Duodenal Switch and any related procedure they do with the DS like gallbladder removal. I want to be able to go in there and say..."I want the plan that covers this procedure number". Thanks a bunch!!    — ImANewDee (posted on December 9, 2002)

December 9, 2002
How fortunate you are. Here in Kentucky you have to take what you can get. You only get to chose your primary Dr. Then when you need something done you have to really search for someone that will even take medicaid.
   — Delores S.

December 9, 2002
So far, in doing a Google search on this procedure, I've found the following CPT codes: 43847, 43633, 49329 and 47600 It depends on which version of the procedure you are getting, of course. Good luck!
   — gina C.