Laparoscopic Procedures on the Stomach CPT® Code range 43644- 43659

The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code range for Surgical Procedures on the Stomach 43644-43659 is a medical code set maintained by the American Medical Association.

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CPT® Code Range 43644- 43659
Laparoscopic Procedures on the Stomach
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