43775 Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Also known as: lap sleeve gastrectomy, laparoscopic vertical sleeve, LSG, gastric sleeve
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity, creating a tubular gastric pouch.
In Plain Language
laparoscopic stomach reduction; sleeve weight loss surgery
Clinical Context
Restrictive bariatric procedure. Creates 60-80% reduction of stomach volume by removing lateral gastric wall, leaving narrow gastric tube. Increasingly popular alternative to gastric bypass.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 19.87 |
| Total RVU | 19.87 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Billing & Documentation
As a surgical CPT code, proper documentation must include the operative report detailing the procedure performed, patient positioning, approach, findings, and any complications. This code has a 90-day global period, which includes the day of the procedure, 1 day preoperative, and 90 days of postoperative care. Ensure the diagnosis code (ICD-10) supports medical necessity for the procedure.
How This Code Compares
With a work RVU of 19.87, this code ranks in the 82nd percentile among Surgery codes — 2.5x the median (8.00). The highest wRVU in this category is 106.19.
Specialties
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CPT code 43775?
CPT 43775 (Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy) is a Surgery code. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy for morbid obesity, creating a tubular gastric pouch.
What is the wRVU value for CPT 43775?
The work RVU for CPT 43775 is 19.87. This code is primarily used by Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery. It has a 90-day global period.
When is CPT 43775 used?
Restrictive bariatric procedure. Creates 60-80% reduction of stomach volume by removing lateral gastric wall, leaving narrow gastric tube. Increasingly popular alternative to gastric bypass.
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