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Ok-this sounds like it should be easy but I can't seem to find the answer. If I have 2 code choices (leg or foot) and the location is the ankle, should I be using the leg code?
Thanks for any opinions!
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Dx or Proc code?

If this is for an ICD-9 code - most codes that need a 5th digit have a choice for ankle. Is there a specific code in which you are trying to determine this?
 
15100 or 15120

I'm trying to figure out which skin graft code to use for a wound that covers parts of the ankle and leg. I'm leaning towards 15100 but I just wanted to double-check what others think.
 
CPT Musculoskeletal surgery section designates "Leg (tibia & fibula) and Ankle Joint" then "Foot and Toes". Is that helpful?
 
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