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Fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band (V53.51)

ICD-9 code V53.51 for Fitting and adjustment of gastric lap band is a medical classification as listed by WHO under the range -PERSONS ENCOUNTERING HEALTH SERVICES FOR SPECIFIC PROCEDURES AND AFTERCARE (V50-V59).

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