Insurance Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

The coding, billing and reimbursement of any medical treatment or procedure is highly subjective, and is dependent upon the interpretation...

Research Committee in the Spotlight: An Interview with Dr. Ranjan Sudan, Chair...

The ASMBS Research Committee was formed to advance the science and understanding of metabolic and bariatric surgery through research. It...

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...

ASMBS Pediatric Best Practice Guidelines

Marc Michalsky, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P.*, Kirk Reichard, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P., Thomas Inge, M.D., F.A.C.S., F.A.A.P., Janey Pratt, M.D., F.A.C.S., Carine...

CBN Certification Council and Committee

CBN Certification Council Karen FlandersMSN ARNP CBN FASMBS-IHChair Sharon HillgartnerRN CBN FASMBS-IHCo-Chair Bill GourashPhD, CRNP RN CBN FASMBS-IHImmediate Past Chair...

MBS Coordinator Committee

Sarah Muntel, RD FASMBS-IHChair Lynn Montague-Daddio, MSN APRN CBNCo-Chair Kellie Armstrong, MSN RN CBN FASMBS-IH IHLC Liaison ASMBS Staff Partner...

CBN Feedback and Reporting

The Certified Bariatric Nurse (CBN) Certification Program is committed to maintaining the integrity, credibility, and professional standards of the CBN...

Universal Body Labs

Universal Body Labs Universal Body Labs develops bariatric-focused nutrition tools designed to help patients stay consistent after surgery. The company...

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) FAQ & CPT Code Information

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) Gains CPT Code Effective January 1, 2026 Overview   After extensive review and analysis of safety and...