Wiki codes relating to subcutaneous tissue

[NOTAQUITTER]

In the beginning of the Integumentary section there is an illustration of a skin part and it seems that the subcutaneous part of the skin should be considered as a part of integumentary system. My question is, if this concept is correct why codes which is related to the excision of a tumor from the subcutaneous part are mentioned in the surgery sections for example the code;
25075 Excision, tumor, soft tissue of forearm and /or wrist area, subcutaneous; less than 3 cm
Thanks

 

[ellzeycoding]

These codes related to the soft tissue beneath the skin (below the fat usually).

 

[NOTAQUITTER]

These codes related to the soft tissue beneath the skin (below the fat usually).

Thanks for your reply ellzeycoding, so it means that the case that we are coding should be involved with both the soft tissue and the subcutaneous?

 

[ellzeycoding]

No, for use of these codes, the location of the tumor should be confined to below the skin and below the superficial fascia.