The following body parts are categorized for procedures done on the skin, subcutaneous tissue, or fascia covering a joint:
Shoulder—Upper Arm
Elbow—Lower Arm
Wrist—Lower Arm
Hip—Upper Leg
Knee—Lower Leg
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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