43773 Insurance Policy Changes

CPT 43773, in plain terms, covers Surgeons use minimally invasive techniques to remove and replace an adjustable gastric band device. CPT 43773 is referenced in 2 tracked payer policy changes from Sentara Health Plans and Humana. For billers and coders, staying current on payer-specific coverage criteria, reimbursement rules, and prior-authorization requirements for CPT 43773 is critical to clean claim submission. Each entry below links to the full policy analysis with effective dates and action steps.

Official descriptor: CPT 43773 on AAPC