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What is the difference between biopsy codes located in the integumentary section and those found in the musculoskeletal section?
  1. The biopsy codes found in the integumentary section are only for codes related to malignant neoplasms
  2. There are no biopsy codes found in the musculoskeletal section
  3. The codes in the musculoskeletal system include biopsies for bone only, whereas the biopsy codes found in the integumentary section include codes for biopsies of subcutaneous structures including bone
  4. The biopsy codes found in the integumentary section are for biopsies of the skin and subcutaneous structures whereas the biopsy codes found in the musculoskeletal section are for deeper structures
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Answer: D - The difference between biopsy codes located in the integumentary section and those found in the musculoskeletal section is that the biopsy codes found in the integumentary section are for biopsies of the skin and subcutaneous structures whereas the biopsy codes found in the musculoskeletal section are for deeper structures. Both of the sections include codes for biopsies, but all of the codes in the musculoskeletal section are for deeper structures underlying skin and subcutaneous structures such as muscles and bones.
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