CPT^® 43770, Under Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Procedures

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43770 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery Procedures.

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The provider places a band around the stomach laparoscopically. He performs this procedure to restrict the size of the stomach to treat morbid obesity.

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Gastric Lap Band Procedure

[QUOTE="Peafergu, post: 322921, member: 214900"]I am trying to find a code to bill for the lap band itself. I know the code for the procedure (43770), but I am billing for the implant. Please help![/q... [ Read More ]

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