#Laparoscopic sleeve #gastrectomy performed on a 5'1" 150 po | Figure 1

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Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy performed on a 5'1" 150 pound patient with no significant medical history.

Given the patient's height, weight, and medical history, this was categorized under cosmetic surgery. What are the NIH criteria for bariatric surgery coverage in the United States?

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