Select the First Question That a Coder Must Ask Himself/herself

Select the first question that a coder must ask himself/herself when the code selection process begins.

A) Was the treatment for a traumatic injury (acute) or a medical condition (chronic) ?
B) Was the procedure performed on muscle, soft tissue, or bone?
C) What is the most specific anatomical site?
D) What approach or technique was used (open, scope, or percutaneous) ?