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United Healthcare (UHC), one of the largest health carriers in the United States, has changed its bariatric medical policy to include coverage for gastric sleeve surgery. The new policy, which went into effect October 1, 2009, is a significant event for bariatric surgery patients and gastric sleeve advocates.
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New CPT Code: 43775 Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive surgery, longitudinal gastrectomy (ie sleeve gastrectomy)