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43842 - Gastric restrictive procedure, without gastric bypass, for morbid obesity; vertical

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Procedure / ServiceGastric restrictive procedure, without gastric bypass, for morbid obesity; vertical
Procedure / Service Description

Code Description - 43775 Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (i.e., sleeve gastrectomy) 43842 Gastric restrictive procedure, without gastric bypass, for morbid obesity; vertical- banded gastroplasty 43843 other than vertical-banded gastroplasty

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