HCPCS 43775

Laparoscopy, surgical, gastric restrictive procedure; longitudinal gastrectomy (sleeve gastrectomy)

AI EXPLANATION: Gastric sleeve surgery, or sleeve gastrectomy, is a minimally invasive weight loss procedure. During the operation, a surgeon uses laparoscopic tools through small abdominal incisions to remove a large portion of the stomach. The remaining tissue is shaped into a narrow, banana-sized sleeve or tube. By significantly reducing the stomach's capacity, the procedure restricts the amount of food a person can eat at one time and alters digestive hormones that regulate hunger and fullness.