Question

A procedure performed on the skin overlying the wrist joint is coded to the lower arm is what guideline?

Answer 1

The following body parts are categorized for procedures done on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or fascia covering a joint:

1. Shoulder—Upper Arm
2. Elbow—Lower Arm
3. Wrist—Lower Arm
4. Hip—Upper Leg
5. Knee—Lower Leg
6. Ankle—Foot

What are the accepted coding standards?

• The ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS official conventions and instructions are accompanied and supplemented by a set of guidelines known as the Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting (written by the four participating parties).

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