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 performed on the deep tissue of the upper arm would be found in the Musculoskeletal subsection of the Surgery section, as this area involves deeper structures beyond the skin and subcutaneous tissues, such as muscles and potentially bones.

A Coder Is Reviewing a Case in Which a Biopsy