The Revenue Cycle Blog
Bariatric Surgery Billing Guideline: CPT 43770–43775 and ICD-10 Codes
Bariatric surgery billing requires accurate CPT coding, such as 43770–43775 for common procedures, and matching ICD-10 codes to justify medical necessity. Compliance with CMS documentation, correct modifier use, and timely pre-authorizations are essential to reduce denials and accelerate reimbursement in 2025.