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Bariatric Surgery – Commercial Medical Policy

require coverage for a specific service. The documentation requirements outlined below are used to assess whether the ... Reversal – A procedure that restores original anatomy. (Hayes, 2018) ... Coding Clarification: Utilize CPT code 43775 to report laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy rather than the unlisted CPT code 43659. CPT Code Description ...

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Clinical Appropriateness Guidelines: Advanced Imaging

Do not use CT cervical spine for imaging of the soft tissues of the neck. See CPT codes 70490-70492 CT soft tissue neck for this service Common Diagnostic Indications MRI is the preferred modality for most cervical spine imaging, except for a few indications which include

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ADVANCED IMAGING

• This guideline does not apply to coronary CT angiography (CPT 75574). • This guideline does not apply to cardiac CT for evaluation of cardiac structure and function (CPT 75572 and 75573). Risk assessment • The clinical indication listed for quantitative evaluation of coronary artery calcification includes risk