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Medical Coding

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What is the difference between a craniotomy and a craniectomy?

  1. A craniectomy removes a part of the skull and allows the surgeon to perform the craniotomy
  2. A craniotomy replaces the part of the skull that was removed; a craniectomy does not replace it
  3. A craniotomy allows access into the patient’s spinal column; a craniectomy is repairs the patient’s spinal column
  4. There is no difference between the two procedures
Explanation

Answer: B - The difference between a craniotomy and a craniectomy is that a craniotomy temporarily removes part of the patient’s skull to allow access inside the skull or brain during the procedure. The skull is then replaced once the procedure is completed, while a craniectomy removes a part of the patient’s skull and does not replace it once the procedure is completed

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