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43846 - Gastric restrictive procedure, with gastric bypass for morbid obesity; with short

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Procedure / ServiceGastric restrictive procedure, with gastric bypass for morbid obesity; with short
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Code Description - duodenoileostomy and ileoileostomy (50 to 100 cm common channel) to limit absorption (biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch) 43846 Gastric restrictive procedure, with gastric bypass for morbid obesity; with short limb (150 cm or less) Roux-en-Y gastroenterostomy 43847 with small intestine reconstruction to limit absorption

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