A coder is reviewing a case in which a biopsy is performed. The coder reviews the documentation carefully and determines the tissue biopsied was removed from the deep tissue of the patient's upper arm. The coder will select a code from:

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The correct choice is the Musculoskeletal subsection, Surgery section, because deep tissue biopsies from areas such as the upper arm involve structures that are part of the musculoskeletal system, including muscles and potentially bones or connective tissues.

A Coder Is Reviewing a Case in Which a Biopsy