Prior Auth Required

43888 - Inpatient Hospital Services - All inpatient stays require authorization EXCEPT deliveries which require notification only.

This procedure appears on the selected insurer prior authorization source.

Prior authorizationPrior Auth Required
Procedure / ServiceInpatient Hospital Services - All inpatient stays require authorization EXCEPT deliveries which require notification only.
Procedure / Service Description

Bariatric Surgery - 43644, 43645, 43659, 43770, 43771, 43772, 43773, 43774, 43775, 43842, 43843, 43845, 43846, 43847, Bariatric Surgery 43848, 43886, 43887, 43888, 43999, 44130 Inpatient Hospital Services - All inpatient stays require authorization EXCEPT deliveries which require notification only. Preauthorization Exception - Routine delivery without sterilization requires

Likely documents
  • Confirm benefit details
  • Submit clinical notes if requested by the plan
Next actions
  • Confirm the current plan policy before submission.
  • Use the insurer authorization workflow for this listed code.