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43848 - Revision, open, of gastric restrictive procedure for morbid obesity, other than adjustable gastric restrictive

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Procedure / ServiceRevision, open, of gastric restrictive procedure for morbid obesity, other than adjustable gastric restrictive
Procedure / Service Description

Y gastroenterostomy - 43847 Gastric restrictive procedure, with gastric bypass for morbid obesity; with small intestine reconstruction to limit absorption 43848 Revision, open, of gastric restrictive procedure for morbid obesity, other than adjustable gastric restrictive device (separate procedure) 43881 Implantation or replacement of gastric neurostimulator electrodes, antrum, open

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