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43847 - Gastric Restrictive Proc, W/Gastric Bypass, Morbid Obesity; W/Small Bowel Reconstruction

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Procedure / ServiceGastric Restrictive Proc, W/Gastric Bypass, Morbid Obesity; W/Small Bowel Reconstruction
Procedure / Service Description

Laparoscopy, surgical, esophageal sphincter augmentation procedure, placement of sphincter - Gastric Restrictve Procedre, W/Gastric Bypass, Morbd Obsty; W/Short Limb Roux-En-Y 43846 Gastroenterostmy 43847 Gastric Restrictive Proc, W/Gastric Bypass, Morbid Obesity; W/Small Bowel Reconstruction Revision, open, of gastric restrictive procedure for morbid obesity, other than adjustable 43848 gastric restrictive device (separate procedure)

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