What Is the Difference Between the Code for a Soft

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the difference between the code for a soft tissue abscess in the Musculoskeletal System subsection and the codes for abscess in the Integumentary System subsection?

• A)The code in the Musculoskeletal System subsection is used only when the abscess is in the bone.
• B)The code in the Musculoskeletal System subsection is associated with deep tissue possibly to the bone.
• C)The code in the Musculoskeletal System subsection does not require debridement of the abscess.
• D)The code in the Integumentary System subsection may include the bone.

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Definitions:

Peripheral Arterial Disease

Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD) is a common circulatory problem in which narrowed arteries reduce blood flow to the limbs, typically the legs, causing pain and fatigue.

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease

A group of lung conditions that block airflow and make breathing difficult, predominantly caused by smoking.

Chronic Asthma

A long-term inflammatory disease of the airways of the lungs, characterized by recurrent breathing difficulties, wheezing, and coughing.