CPT^® 43848, Under Other Procedures on the Stomach

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT^®) code 43848 as maintained by American Medical Association, is a medical procedural code under the range - Other Procedures on the Stomach.

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The provider either enlarges or reduces the size of the stomach pouch previously created during a gastric restrictive procedure. The provider reduces the size of the pouch if the patient did not experience sufficient weight loss. If the patient has experienced vomiting or severe malabsorption of nutrients, the provider enlarges the size of the pouch. He performs this procedure in patients who have not have an adjustable band placed below the stomach pouch.

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