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43635 Removal of stomach partial

Surgery +Add-on

Also known as: lap gastrectomy add-on, completion gastrectomy, additional lap gastric procedure

Laparoscopic add-on code for completion gastrectomy or vagotomy as a secondary procedure during the same operative session.

Clinical Context

Used when an additional gastric procedure is performed in addition to the primary laparoscopic gastrectomy code 43634.

RVU Breakdown

Work RVU2.01
Practice Expense RVU0.48
Malpractice RVU0.53
Total RVU3.02

Est. Medicare Payment

$100.87

National estimate based on 2026 CMS PFS Conversion Factor ($33.40). Actual payment varies by locality (GPCI adjustment).

Specialties

General SurgeryBariatric Surgery

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