Appendix Table 1. Codes used to define gastric banding procedures.
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Code | Procedure |
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43770 | Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; placement of adjustable gastric band (gastric band and subcutaneous port components) |
43842 | Gastric restrictive procedure, without gastric bypass, for morbid obesity; vertical banded gastroplasty |
43843 | Gastric restrictive procedure, without gastric bypass, for morbid obesity; other than vertical banded gastroplasty |