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44238 - Bariatric Surgery Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, intestine (except rectum)

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Procedure / ServiceBariatric Surgery Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, intestine (except rectum)
Procedure / Service Description

placement of intragastric balloon device, or aspiration therapy] - Surgical - GI 44211 LAP COLECTOMY W/PROCTECTOMY Bariatric Surgery 44238 Unlisted laparoscopy procedure, intestine (except rectum) Surgical - GI 44799 INTESTINE SURG PROCEDURE UNLISTED

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