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Kthamas

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A procedure that is completed by penetrating the structures of the skull to relieve pressure on the brain is called what?
 A) craniotomy
  B) cranial puncture
  C) incision of brain
  D) excision of brain tissue

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For the following questions, use an ICD-9-CM code book to select the appropriate code(s)for the diagnostic statements given.
 
  Rhinopharyngitis mutilans



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Answer to Question 1

B

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