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Find the Reason for Twist Drill Hole Coding

Published on Fri Jun 27, 2025

Question: Encounter notes indicate that the neurosurgeon used a manual twist drill to create a hole in the patient’s skull and drain a subdural hematoma. First, they made a scalp incision to peel away the skin from the affected area. Then, they placed the drill over the affected area of the skull and drilled until it got past the periosteum [...]
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