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43842 - Gastric Restrictive Proc, W/O Gastric Bypass, Morbid Obesity; Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty

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Procedure / ServiceGastric Restrictive Proc, W/O Gastric Bypass, Morbid Obesity; Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty
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Laparoscopy, surgical, esophageal sphincter augmentation procedure, placement of sphincter - Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (ie, sleeve 43775 gastrectomy) 43842 Gastric Restrictive Proc, W/O Gastric Bypass, Morbid Obesity; Vertical-Banded Gastroplasty Gastric Restrictve Proc, W/O Gastric Bypass, Morbid Obesity; Non-Vertical-Banded 43843 Gastroplasty

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