Select the First Question That a Coder Must Ask Himself/herself

Multiple Choice

Select the first question that a coder must ask himself/herself when the code selection process begins.

A) Was the procedure performed on muscle, soft tissue, or bone?
B) What is the most specific anatomical site?
C) Was the treatment for a traumatic injury (acute) or a medical condition (chronic) ?
D) What approach or technique was used (open, scope, or percutaneous) ?