Melissa Gillins comes in to have an ultrasound done of the urinary system involving the kidneys and bladder. No contrast is used. What is/are the correct code(s)?

A. BT4JZZZ
B. BT00ZZZ, BT03ZZZ
C. BT04ZZZ
D. BT14ZZZ


Answer: A

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