2007 ICD-9-CM Procedure 44.97 Laparoscopic removal of gastric restrictive device(s) 44.97 is a specific code that can be used to specify a procedure 44.97 contains 1 index entry View the full Volume 3 44.* hierarchy 44.97 also known as: Removal of either or both: adjustable gastric band subcutaneous port device 44.97 excludes: nonoperative removal of gastric restrictive device(s) (97.86) open removal of gastric restrictive device(s) (44.99) Index entries containing 44.97: Removal -- see also Excision gastric band (adjustable), laparoscopic 44.97