This patient had a Nissen fundoplication performed laparoscopically six months ago. Now she is being seen for an esophageal stricture, some reflux and severe gastric atony. The physician has scheduled a take-down of the Nissen fundoplication and pyloroplasty. What would be the appropriate code assignments for the procedures performed?
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