43845 Gastroplasty duodenal switch
Also known as: duodenal switch, biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch, BPDS
Gastroplasty with duodenal switch creating bypass of duodenum for morbid obesity treatment.
Clinical Context
Complex bariatric procedure combining restrictive component (gastroplasty/sleeve) with malabsorptive component (duodenal bypass). Used for severe obesity with high metabolic requirement.
RVU Breakdown
| Work RVU | 32.47 |
| Practice Expense RVU | 13.66 |
| Malpractice RVU | 8.57 |
| Total RVU | 54.70 |
Est. Medicare Payment
National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).
Specialties
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