News Releases

ASMBS Comment to CMS on Accreditation

ASMBS Comment to CMS on Accreditation. We are concerned that the Proposed Decision Memo to remove the Bariatric Surgery Facility...

CMS Proposed Decision on Accreditation for Medicare Patients

The CMS proposal relates: "In light of the lack of sufficient evidence that the certified/COE bariatric facilities have provided improved...

Insurance Committee Coding Alert: Hiatal Hernia Repair (CPT 43280) – May 2013

Insurance Committee Coding Alert: Hiatal Hernia Repair (CPT 43280) - May 2013. This does not mean that the procedures cannot...

New Evidence Prompts Update to Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Guidelines

Significant new scientific evidence published over the last four years has prompted three major medical societies to change its guidance...

Insurance Committee Update – April 2013

The Insurance Committee has become aware of a Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy issue with some private payors. The issue is somewhat...