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Use Coding Knowledge to Stabilize Cranial Tong/Halo Applications

Published on Mon Aug 31, 2026

Be sure to count the number of pins the surgeon inserts on cranial halos. Patients who require cranial tong or halo application to stabilize or realign injuries will present challenges if you aren’t familiar with the coding conventions for these procedures. If a patient needs a cranial tong, the coding will differ from a patient who needs a halo. Further, [...]
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