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In light of the epidemic of obesity impacting our society, the treatment of morbid obesity with surgery has obtained mainstream status. In fact, for many patients and their physicians, bariatric surgery is recognized as the preferred course of action. Coding for the most commonly performed procedures remains a relatively straightforward process. Although, at times, obtaining approval by payors can prove problematic, the benefits of bariatric surgery have become clear. Less commonly performed procedures including revisional operations necessitate a broader understanding of coding to determine which options are best. This chapter will review the coding for initial, commonly performed procedures and introduce the reader to options for more complex bariatric surgical procedures.
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Selzer, D.J. (2017). Bariatric Coding. In: Savarise, M., Senkowski, C. (eds) Principles of Coding and Reimbursement for Surgeons. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-43595-4_19
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