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43845 - Gastric restrictive procedure with partial gastrectomy, pylorus-preserving duodenoileostomy and

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Procedure / ServiceGastric restrictive procedure with partial gastrectomy, pylorus-preserving duodenoileostomy and
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Code NAME/DESCRIPTION COMMENTS - 43843 Gastric restrictive procedure, without gastric bypass, for morbid obesity; other than vertical-banded gastroplasty 43845 Gastric restrictive procedure with partial gastrectomy, pylorus-preserving duodenoileostomy and ileoileostomy (50 to 100 cm common channel) to limit absorption (biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch)

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