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* spinal laminectomy combine this code with [[(T) Peripheral Nerves, NOS]]
* spinal laminectomy combine this code with [[(T) Peripheral Nerves, NOS]]
* evacuation of hemorrhage eg. SDH or SAH combine with [[(T) Brain's Meninges, Dura, Subarachnoid, Ventricles]]
* evacuation of hemorrhage eg. SDH or SAH combine with [[(T) Brain's Meninges, Dura, Subarachnoid, Ventricles]]
* craniectomy - Removal of a piece of the skull to relieve pressure in the skull, after a craniectomy, the bone fragment is not immediately put back into place, combine with [[(T) Brain]]  
* craniectomy - Removal of a piece of the skull to relieve pressure in the skull, after a craniectomy, the bone fragment is not immediately put back into place, combine with [[(T) Brain]] if the intent is to replace the skull bone at a later date see [[(T) Cranial Bones]]