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bariatric surgery

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    Wiki Bariatric

    Our practice is currently reviewing the "Single Anastomosis Duodenal-Ileal Bypass" procedure. Per my research, I do not see a listed CPT as of 2025. We are also trying to find a good comparison. Any suggestions? Thank you!
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    Wiki Inconsistent OON Reimbursement Rates (same patient, different claims)

    Hello all. I work for a bariatric surgeon. Recently we have noticed payers like Aetna and UHC reimbursing us at wildly different rates (we are out of network with them). For example, a patient will have an upper endoscopy that is paid almost in full ($11K). The EOB states the reimbursement is...
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    Wiki How would you code a surgery that is truly a Sleeve Gastrectomy (43775) but being done for a cancer (non bariatric) or would you use an unlisted CPT

    How would you code a surgery that is truly a Sleeve Gastrectomy (43775) but being done for a cancer (non bariatric) or would you use an unlisted CPT
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    Wiki Re Shape Balloon Placement

    Hi can someone help me what code to use for this procedure? I can only find Unlisted code for this procedure. Any suggestion? thanks
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