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43848 - gastric restrictive device (separate procedure)

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Procedure / Servicegastric restrictive device (separate procedure)
Procedure / Service Description

Revision, open, of gastric restrictive procedure for morbid obesity, other than adjustable - 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) 43886 Gastric restrictive procedure, open; revision of subcutaneous port component only 43887 Gastric restrictive procedure, open; removal of subcutaneous port component only

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