When two codes from the same family are reported, 100% is allowed on the first procedure and the second procedure is allowed the difference in price between the second code and the endoscopic base code:
A) multiple endoscopy rule.
B) multiple procedures rule.
C) multiple surgeons rule.
D) reduced services rule.
Answer: A
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