Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy for Severe Obesity
JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
3 active Medicare policies list 43889, and 7 commercial payer policies list it. See each policy's status for the code and its official source. Listing a code is not a coverage decision: read each policy’s source for the requirements that apply.
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JJ · Effective Oct 1, 2015
JM · Effective Oct 1, 2015
National · Effective Oct 1, 2026
7 policies from 6 payers
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 43889 |
|---|---|---|
| Cigna Commercial Other Services Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Cigna Comprehensive Code List | Mar 7, 2026 | Prior auth required |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 43889 |
|---|---|---|
| Bariatric Surgery and Other Treatments for Clinically Severe Obesity | Oct 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy |
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| Effective |
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| Status of 43889 |
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| Bariatric Surgery | Feb 1, 2026 | Covered |
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| Policy | Effective | Status of 43889 |
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| Bariatric Surgery – Surest Medical Policy | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 43889 |
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| Bariatric Surgery | May 1, 2026 | Covered |
| Policy | Effective | Status of 43889 |
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| Bariatric Surgery | May 1, 2026 | Covered |