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.


Answer: C

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