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 code for a biopsy that involves deep tissue, such as from the upper arm, would be found in the Musculoskeletal subsection of the Surgery section, as this area deals with procedures involving deeper structures like muscles and bones, rather than superficial tissues or skin.

A Coder Is Reviewing a Case in Which a Biopsy