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* "freeing something up" | * "freeing something up" | ||
* spinal laminectomy combine this code with [[(T) Peripheral Nerves, NOS]] | * spinal laminectomy combine this code with [[(T) Peripheral Nerves, NOS]] | ||
* For Brain decompression secondary to a SDH or SAH code both the decompression of the brain- [[(T) Brain]] and [[Release, Decompression]] and also code evacuation of hemorrhage eg. SDH or SAH combine with [[(T) Brain's Meninges, Dura, Subarachnoid, Ventricles]] and [[Drainage, Evacuation]] | * For Brain decompression secondary to a SDH or SAH code both the decompression of the brain- [[(T) Brain]] and [[Release, Decompression]] and also code evacuation of hemorrhage eg. SDH or SAH combine with [[(T) Brain's Meninges, Dura, Subarachnoid, Ventricles]] and [[Drainage, Evacuation]]. This is applicable for both craniotomy or craniectomy. | ||
* 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]] | * 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]] | ||