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Wadzanai

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When coding excision of lesions of the same size but different anatomic code families, the highest RVU is assigned to:
 
  A) trunk, arms, legs.
  B) scalp, neck, hands, feet.
  C) face, ears, eyelids, mouth, lips.
  D) no general rule applies.

Question 2

Multiple wounds repaired at the same time can be coded as a group as long as the repairs are of the same complexity.
 
  A) True
  B) False



Joy Chen

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Answer to Question 1

Answer: C

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



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