Wiki Repositioning of lap band port

[codedog]

A month ago a patient had a lap band procedure , now a month later patient is back with repositioning of lap band port- without replacement. wOULD THE CODE BE 43771? if not what else ?diagnosis code was a malpositioned lap band port

 

[Jamie Dezenzo]

We don't do at our ASC but I would go unlisted 43659....any other thoughts?

 

[DianaF]

When we do a revision of a band for slippage we do use 43771 and it does get paid.

 

[elenax]

What about using 43771 with a 52 modifier?