ICD-10 code Z98. 84 for Bariatric surgery status is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range - Factors influencing health status and contact with health services .
ICD-9-CM V45. 86 converts directly to: 2022 ICD-10-CM Z98. 84 Bariatric surgery status.
ANSWER: If the first stage is a sleeve gastrectomy, then request code 43775 (laparoscopic) or 43843 (open). On the second stage, if it is a completion laparoscopic DS use 43659 and describe the procedure; for an open use 43845 with a reduced service modifier -52 and describe the procedure as well.
43644- Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less).
Weight loss surgery, also called bariatric or metabolic surgery, is sometimes used as a treatment for people who are very obese. It can lead to significant weight loss and help improve many obesity-related conditions, such as type 2 diabetes or high blood pressure.
CPT® Code - Bariatric Surgery Procedures 43770-43775 - Codify by AAPC.
Revision surgery for this condition does not meet the definition of medical necessity. NOTE: CPT code 43847 may be used to report biliopancreatic bypass (Scopinaro procedure) OR long- limb gastric bypass (> 150 cm).
If the procedure is laparoscopic, use code 43644 Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy (roux limb 150 cm or less) or 43645 Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; with gastric bypass and small intestine reconstruction to limit absorption.
cpt 43644, 43645, 4 series, 43659, 43999- Bariatric Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity. Surgical treatment for primary obesity is not a covered Medicare service.
43281 & 43280 are not billable together nor do they allow a modifier to break them apart. 43775 & 43280 are not billable together nor do they allow a modifier to break them apart.
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery ProceduresCPT® Code 43774 - Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Procedures - Codify by AAPC.
43281 & 43280 are not billable together nor do they allow a modifier to break them apart. 43775 & 43280 are not billable together nor do they allow a modifier to break them apart.
cpt 43644, 43645, 4 series, 43659, 43999- Bariatric Surgical Management of Morbid Obesity. Surgical treatment for primary obesity is not a covered Medicare service.
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery ProceduresCPT® Code 43774 - Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Procedures - Codify by AAPC.
CPT® 43659, Under Laparoscopic Procedures on the Stomach The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) code 43659 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Procedures on the Stomach.