Kisalyn
Expert
I'm looking at our WPS LCD for bariatric surgery and it lists all the covered CPTs.
One item I need clarification on is for the covered procedures of both open and lap BPD/DS. Does CPT 43845 apply to both open and lap? This CPT is listed in the book under "Other Procedures." Some of those procedures specifies whether they are open procedures, but none specify whether they are lap.
I don't think it's the unlisted code because the LCD specifically states that the unlisted is only covered for gastric band adjustments.
New to general surgery and would appreciate any help. Thanks!
One item I need clarification on is for the covered procedures of both open and lap BPD/DS. Does CPT 43845 apply to both open and lap? This CPT is listed in the book under "Other Procedures." Some of those procedures specifies whether they are open procedures, but none specify whether they are lap.
I don't think it's the unlisted code because the LCD specifically states that the unlisted is only covered for gastric band adjustments.
New to general surgery and would appreciate any help. Thanks!