Weight loss surgery - MBS item (31584)

The following MBS item is included in this clinical category.

31584
Surgical reversal of previous bariatric procedure, including revision or conversion, if:a) the previous procedure involved any of the following:(i) placement of adjustable gastric banding;(ii) gastric bypass;(iii) sleeve gastrectomy;(iv) gastroplasty (excluding gastric plication);(v) biliopancreatic diversion; and(b) any of items 31569 to 31581 applied to the previous procedureother than a service associated with a service to which item 31585 applies (Anaes.) (Assist.)