Overview. Gastric bypass and other weight-loss surgeries — known collectively as bariatric surgery — involve making changes to your digestive system to help you lose weight. Bariatric surgery is done when diet and exercise havent worked or when you have serious health problems because of your weight.

What is classified as bariatric?

Bariatrics1 is the field of medicine concerned with weight loss. The term bariatric has been variously defined and for the purposes of this research is associated with the care of patients who are morbidly obese. Some consider a person with a Body Mass Index (BMI2) that exceeds 30 to be bariatric.

What is the ICD 10 code for bariatric surgery?

Z98.84 Z98. 84 is a billable/specific ICD-10-CM code that can be used to indicate a diagnosis for reimbursement purposes.

What are the 4 types of bariatric surgery?

There are currently three primary weight loss (or bariatric) surgeries being performed across the United States. They are Roux-en-Y gastric bypass, adjustable gastric banding and sleeve gastrectomy. All of these surgeries have pros and cons to them, and none of them are a quick, simple fix for losing weight.

How much weight is considered bariatric?

To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must be between 16 and 70 years of age (with some exceptions) and morbidly obese (weighing at least 100 pounds over your ideal body weight and having a BMI of 40).

What is a good bariatric diet?

Follow a diet low in calories, fats and sweets. Keep a daily record of your food portions and of your calorie and protein intake. Eat slowly and chew small bites of food thoroughly. Avoid rice, bread, raw vegetables and fresh fruits, as well as meats that are not easily chewed, such as pork and steak.

Why is it called bariatric?

Terminology. The term bariatrics was coined around 1965, from the Greek root bar- (weight as in barometer), suffix -iatr (treatment, as in pediatrics), and suffix -ic (pertaining to). The field encompasses dieting, exercise and behavioral therapy approaches to weight loss, as well as pharmacotherapy and surgery.

What is the CPT code for gastric bypass?

Open gastric bypass (CPT code 43846) involves both a restrictive and a malabsorptive component, with the horizontal or vertical partition of the stomach performed in association with a Roux-en-Y procedure (ie, a gastrojejunal anastomosis). Thus, the flow of food bypasses the duodenum and proximal small bowel.

What is a Gastrojejunostomy procedure?

A gastrojejunostomy is a surgical procedure that creates an anastomosis between the stomach and the jejunum. It can be performed in either a hand-sewn or a stapled fashion, either open or laparoscopically. Some centers have even created gastrojejunostomies endoscopically.[1]

What is procedure code 43774?

43774—Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; removal of adjustable gastric restrictive device and subcutaneous port components.

What is procedure code 43235?

ANSWER: Report 43235 for the upper gastrointestinal endoscopy. You may also report CPT 91035 (Esophagus, gastroesophageal reflux test, with mucosal attached telemetry pH electrode(s) placement, recording, analysis and interpretation).

Why would someone need a gastrojejunostomy?

Gastrojejunostomy is indicated after gastrectomy for chronic gastric ulcer refractory to medical therapy or when there is suspicion of malignancy in the gastric ulcer. Corrosive injury of stomach with GOO is common after acid ingestion.

What is the difference between a billroth 1 and 2?

A Billroth I is the creation of an anastomosis between the duodenum and the gastric remnant (gastroduodenostomy). A Billroth II operation is constructed by sewing a loop of jejunum to the gastric remnant (gastrojejunostomy).